How to Enter Recovery Mode on HONOR MagicBook X16 PRO (with or without Windows)

Accessing HONOR MagicBook X16 PRO Recovery Mode

• 💡 This guide demonstrates how to enter recovery mode on the HONOR MagicBook X16 PRO, covering scenarios with and without access to the Windows operating system.
• ⚠️ It's crucial to have your BitLocker recovery key ready, as BitLocker can randomly lock your PC, especially during recovery mode access.

Finding Your BitLocker Recovery Key

• 🔑 To find your recovery key, navigate to aka.ms/myrecoverykey in a web browser.
• 💻 Log in with your Microsoft account credentials (email/phone and password).
• 🔍 On the recovery keys page, locate the key by matching the device name, key ID (which appears on the BitLocker lock screen), or key upload date.

Method 1: Entering Recovery Mode from Windows

• 💻 Open the Start menu, then hold down the right Shift key.
• 🖱️ While holding Shift, select Power, then Restart.
• ⏳ Continue holding the Shift key until the "Please wait" screen appears, then release it.
• ➡️ Once in recovery mode, use arrow keys to navigate, Enter to confirm, and Backspace to go back.

Method 2: Entering Recovery Mode Without Windows Access

• 🔌 Turn on the PC by pressing the power button.
• ❌ Immediately after it starts booting, press and hold the power button to force shutdown.
• 🔁 Repeat this power on and forced shutdown process.
• 🛠️ Typically on the third attempt, the "Preparing automatic repair" screen will appear, leading to recovery mode.

Unlocking with BitLocker and Navigating Recovery

• 🔑 If BitLocker locks your device, match the displayed key ID to your recovery key found via the Microsoft website.
• ✅ Enter the full recovery key and press Enter to unlock the device.
• ⚙️ After unlocking, the PC may run diagnostics before booting into recovery mode, where you can access "Troubleshoot" and "Advanced options".