That button combo is supposed to reset UEFI settings, and possibly APU/Power Logic. I’ve heard of valve support recommending it before, and it’s reference on the Steam Deck Arch Wiki page.
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breadsmasher@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
not sure on that button combination?
recovery boot is volume down + power, 1-2secs itll make a quiet beep. let go of power, should boot to recovery
Fubarberry@sopuli.xyz 2 weeks ago
Soulstorm@sh.itjust.works 2 weeks ago
It was from a Reddit thread 2 years ago. It was what they were told to do by Valve