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Gemini supports a few boot mode options, based on the firmware you are using.
===='''Multi boot Android-Linux firmware (Sailfish OS + Debian options)'''====
This is the new method used to boot different operating systems on the Gemini - see [http://support.planetcom.co.uk/partitionTool.html http://support.planetcom.co.uk/partitionTool.html].
When the Gemini is OFF, press Esc(On) key for around one second to initiate the booting process. Immeditately after that, the unit will vibrate, and after a few seconds the screen will turn ON. When the screen turns ON, the Gemini will check the status of the Esc (On) key and of the side silver button. Based on the status of those buttons there are 4 possible booting modes:
Using the tool available at [http://support.planetcom.co.uk/partitionTool.html http://support.planetcom.co.uk/partitionTool.html] you can customise what operating system to run when a specific boot mode is selected.
===='''Dual boot Android-Linux firmware (deprecated)<br />'''====This is the old method used in conjunction with Debian Technology Preview (TP1). * Press Esc (On) for around one second to turn ON the unit and boot into Android. You should release the Esc (On) button before the screen turns ON, otherwise the unit will boot into recovery mode (see below).* Press Esc (On) for around one second to turn ON the unit and at the same time press and hold the side button until the screen turns ON to boot into Linux. You should release the Esc (On) button before the screen turns ON, but you must keep the side button pressed until you see the turning ON. When the screen turns ON you can release the side button, and the unit will boot into Linux.* Press Esc (On) and keep pressing the button until the screen turns ON to boot in recovery mode. At this stage the recovery mode is disabled and you will see a droid image with a red triangle and a "No command" text. <br data-attributes="%20/">To force a restart if the unit is stuck in recovery mode or in fastboot mode keep pressed press and hold the Esc (On) key and the side button and for about 20 seconds until you feel the gemini vibrate and booting.
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