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The fastest way to enter RecoveryOS on a Mac with Apple Silicon, especially when the default method does not work, is through Startup Fallback RecoveryOS. This feature is designed specifically for situations where the standard Recovery mode cannot be accessed or has failed to launch properly.

When a Mac with Apple Silicon encounters boot issues or the main Recovery environment is unavailable, the system can automatically utilize this fallback option to initiate a minimal recovery environment. This allows users to perform essential recovery tasks, such as reinstalling the operating system or restoring from a backup, without the need to troubleshoot further complexities.

While other options like Startup Disk Utility, Startup Manager, and Recovery Mode reinstallation serve specific roles, they are not as fast or direct for entering RecoveryOS when the primary method fails. Startup Disk Utility helps manage disk partitions and disk-related tasks, whereas Startup Manager allows users to select different startup disks or volumes. Recovery Mode reinstallation typically requires entering the Recovery environment first, which is what is being bypassed when using the fallback option. Thus, utilizing the Startup Fallback RecoveryOS is the most efficient and immediate method when quick access to recovery tools is needed.