ACER Nitro 5: How to Enter Recovery Mode & Find BitLocker Keys

Accessing BitLocker Recovery Keys

• 🔑 BitLocker recovery keys are crucial for unlocking your ACER Nitro 5 if it becomes locked, especially in recovery mode.
• 💡 To find your keys, navigate to aka.ms/myrecoverykey in a web browser on any device.
• 💻 Sign in with the Microsoft account linked to your laptop and enter the verification code sent to your email or phone.
• 🔍 The recovery key table displays keys based on device name or setup date; if these are unknown, use the key ID to find the matching recovery key.

Method 1: Entering Recovery Mode from Windows

• 🚀 Open the Start menu, go to Power options, and hold down the right Shift button while selecting Restart.
• ⚠️ Continue holding the Shift button until the Acer logo and the "Preparing" sign appear.
• 🖱️ Once in recovery mode, you can navigate using an external mouse or the arrow keys on your keyboard.

Method 2: Entering Recovery Mode with Power Button

• ⚡ Turn on the laptop by pressing the power button once.
• ⏳ As the Acer logo appears, press and hold the power button until the device shuts down.
• 🔄 Repeat this power on/off cycle until the "Preparing Automatic Repair" sign appears under the Acer logo.
• ⚠️ If the automatic repair fails, you may need to repeat the process to access the recovery mode.

Navigating Recovery Mode and BitLocker

• ⚙️ In recovery mode, select "Troubleshoot" and then "Advanced options" to access startup settings.
• 🔒 If your device is locked by BitLocker, enter the recovery key you previously found to unlock it.
• ✅ The video demonstrates navigating through options like "Turn off this PC" and "Advanced repair options."