Sideload and Rescue Modes

When a target device is connected while in Recovery Sideload mode or Rescue mode, Dioxamine automatically detects the state and presents a dedicated maintenance interface on the main ADB screen.

1. Sideload Mode (Flashing OTA ZIPs)

Recovery Sideload mode is used to flash official OTA update packages, custom ROM zips, Magisk, or custom kernels directly from stock or custom recovery.

When Sideload Mode Appears:

When the target device is in Recovery mode and you select “Apply update from ADB” (or “Advanced > ADB Sideload” in TWRP/OrangeFox), Dioxamine displays a [Sideload] badge on the top device chip and opens the Sideload Flash Screen.

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Connect the target device in Sideload mode via USB OTG cable.
2. In Dioxamine, tap Choose File.
3. Select your .zip firmware package (OTA update, ROM, kernel, or Magisk zip) from your phone storage.
4. Tap Sideload.
5. Dioxamine will stream the update package to the recovery installer and display:
   • Live percentage progress bar (0% - 100%).
   • Total megabytes transferred (e.g. 1450MB / 2200MB).
6. When complete, a Complete confirmation will appear. You can tap Done and reboot the target device.

2. Rescue Mode (Wiping Userdata)

Rescue mode is available on certain modern Android devices (such as Google Pixel devices) when booted into Android Rescue Mode.

When Rescue Mode Appears:

When a device is connected in Rescue mode, Dioxamine displays a [Rescue] badge and presents:

• Sideload OTA Flasher: Allows pushing recovery firmware zips.
• Wipe Userdata Button: Erases user data partitions to recover from bootloops.

Wiping Userdata in Rescue Mode:

1. Tap the Wipe Userdata button (outlined in red).
2. A confirmation dialog will warn you that this action erases all user data on the target device.
3. Tap Wipe to confirm.
4. Dioxamine will send the wipe command and output the completion status on screen.