Firstly, let's explain what TWRP is. TWRP stands for Team Win Recovery Project, a project supporting Android users to personalize their devices. Initially, only Nexus users were supported; however, after a long period of development, Android users in general, and HTC users specifically, can install and flash them on their devices.
GUIDE TO INSTALL TWRP RECOVERY FOR HTC PHONES
In this article, we guide you on how to install TWRP Recovery for HTC One A9. For other phone models, the process is similar, but make sure to download the correct TWRP Recovery version for your HTC model.
1. General Preparation
- Download necessary software and tools:
+ Install HTC USB driver: HTC Driver
+ TWRP Recovery for HTC One A9: Here
+ Mirror TWRP Recovery for HTC One A9: Here
- Connecting cables, computer...
2. Backup HTC Data
For safety, it's advisable to back up your HTC data. Refer to the guide for HTC data backup via apps or use the device's built-in function.
3. Install TWRP Recovery for HTC, Flash TWRP HTC One A9
- To install TWRP Recovery for HTC, you need to unlock the bootloader. Refer to how to Unlock Bootloader for HTC if you're unsure. Also, ensure ADB and Fastboot are set up on your computer; learn more about ADB at https://Mytour.vn/tim-hieu-ve-adb-fastboot-880n.aspx and Fastboot and how to use them.
3.1. Enable Developer Options on HTC
Go to Settings => Developer Options and enable USB Debugging to activate developer options. Tap “Build Number” in About Phone about 7-8 times.
3.2. Extract TWRP Recovery for HTC One A9
After downloading TWRP Recovery for HTC One A9 from the link above, extract it into a separate folder for use. Since it's not large in size, you can keep it on your computer screen.
3.3. Power off HTC, disconnect USB
Turn off your HTC and boot into bootloader or fastboot mode by simultaneously pressing the volume down and power buttons for about 10 seconds until you see the bootloader screen, then reconnect your phone to the PC.
3.4. Locate the folder containing TWRP Recovery for HTC One A9
Navigate to the location where you've placed the TWRP Recovery files for HTC One A9 that you've just extracted, rename it to 'recovery.img'. While the folder containing the recovery.img file is open, hold the shift key on your keyboard and right-click on an empty area and select “Open command window here” to open a cmd window.
3.5. Enter commands on Cmd
- Enter the command 'fastboot devices' to check if the device is successfully connected to the computer.
- Enter the command 'fastboot flash recovery recovery.img' to proceed with flashing recovery to install recovery on your phone. After the command finishes, restart HTC in recovery mode by simultaneously pressing the volume down and power buttons for a few seconds or enter the command 'fastboot boot recovery.img'.
Upon successful recovery access, you can back up your current ROM data and also back up EFS and more... In this way, Mytour.vn has guided you on how to install TWRP Recovery for HTC One 9 and other models. You can refer to and perform similarly. Wish you successful implementation!