The Bootloader or Fastboot Mode of the Google Nexus 6 smartphone allows its users to perform various tasks such as unlocking the bootloader, flashing new update files through recovery or check various device info like product and variant names, serial number, lock state and more.

The instructions listed in this post will help you learn how to boot the Fastboot Mode easily without bricking your device. The Fastboot Mode of Google Nexus 6 should be used by advanced users, but beginners can also open it to have a look at it and test hidden device functions.

The Nexus 6 has only been released and more and more users have bought one, which is why we’ve decided that it would be a food time for them to learn how to boot Recovery and Fastboot modes. The tutorials below are identical with the ones for the Nexus 4 and Nexus 5 devices.

Check all the instructions that I’ve listed below if you wish to learn how to successfully boot the Bootloader / Fastboot Mode for your smartphone.

How to boot Fastboot Mode for Nexus 6:

1. Switch off your device completely.
2. Now, press and hold Volume Down, Volume Up and Power buttons simultaneously.
3. Release the buttons only when the Nexus 6 displays the Fastboot options.
4. Now the phone should show the Fastboot menu and you can use the Volume buttons in order to navigate through options. Connect the device to your PC via USB Cable if you wish to perform any Fastboot actions.

The Recovery Mode is also listed in the Fastboot section and you can launch it by selecting it and then pressing power to confirm.

These were all the steps that you had to take in order to load the Fastboot Mode menu for your Google Nexus 6 smartphone. Remember that the Fastboot menu contains some options and functions that will require the presence of an advanced Android user, as you can easily brick your device if you apply the wrong tasks.

In case you cannot boot the Nexus 6 Bootloader / Fastboot Mode, then you can ask for extra help in the comments field below