: Completely turn off your Moto G04. You can do this by swiping down the notification shade, tapping the power icon, and selecting Power Off .
Before attempting to enter Fastboot Mode, it is crucial to understand that this is an advanced tool. Incorrect Fastboot commands can permanently damage your device’s software or void your warranty (especially if you unlock the bootloader). For basic Fastboot access—just to see the mode or run commands—you do not need an unlocked bootloader. However, to flash custom images, you will need to unlock it via Motorola’s official unlock program.
: Plug your Moto G04 into a computer with ADB and Fastboot tools installed. How to Open Fastboot Mode on MOTOROLA Moto G04
Press and hold the Power button for about 10–15 seconds, then tap “Power off” on the screen. Alternatively, hold the Power button and Volume Up together to bring up the power menu. Wait until the screen is black and the phone is completely off.
: Go to Settings > About Phone and tap Build Number seven times to enable Developer Options. : Completely turn off your Moto G04
Here are some common issues and solutions:
: Open a terminal or command prompt on your PC and type: adb reboot bootloader : Plug your Moto G04 into a computer
This is a meta-method: From Fastboot Mode itself, you can restart the bootloader. This is useful if you are testing commands.
Press and hold both the Volume Down button and the Power button simultaneously.
Press Enter, and your device will automatically restart into Fastboot Mode. Why Use Fastboot Mode?