How to Sideload Recovery IMG?

Download the correct recovery IMG for your device

Install ADB and Fastboot on your computer

Enable Developer Options on the device

Enable USB Debugging on the device

Connect the device to the computer with a USB cable

Open a command prompt or terminal in the folder with the IMG file

Verify the device is detected with `adb devices`

Reboot to bootloader with `adb reboot bootloader`

Confirm the bootloader is unlocked if required

Flash the recovery image with `fastboot flash recovery recovery.img`

If the device uses a different partition layout, use the correct partition name

Reboot directly into recovery with `fastboot boot recovery.img` if supported

Reboot the device with `fastboot reboot`

Use the hardware key combination to enter recovery if needed

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