I remember it working just like this article describes:

http://www.robschmuecker.com/how-to-boot-into-recovery-mode-nexus-7/


From the "dead robot" screen, do this:

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press Power + Volume Up for about 3 seconds before releasing Volume Up (keeping Power pressed). That should land you at the Android system recovery screen


Edited by mlord (24/08/2016 13:06)