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How to create filesystem in TWRP? Getting error: Unable to recreate /data/media folder. E: Cannot decrypt adopted storage because /data will not mount

I tried to flash custom ROM on my Xiaomi Poco M2 Pro (gram) without putting too much thought and then something happened and now it's saying these on every recovery. Failed to mount '/data' (Invalid ...
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xiaomi redmi 9c -twrp - touch screen doesn't work

I have a redmi 9c on which I try to install a new rom, my problem is that when I launch fastboot reboot it tries to reboot, I see Redmi displayed but it keeps rebooting. so once I switch to bootloader,...
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SystemUI.apk Deleted Accidentally

I accidentally deleted SystemUI.apk from the following path: root/System_ext/priv_app/SystemUI I'm on a custom ROM — Pixel Experience 12.1 The device was working fine even after the delete until I ...
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Install recovery ramdisk vs flash current TWRP: the difference?

I want to know the proper way of installing TWRP because recently I spent quite a lot of time bricking/unbricking my phones and flashing the ROMs. Learning the TWRP features I found two different ways ...
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How to increase recovery partition size?

I'm totally lost right now. I want to flash TWRP 3.7 on my Galaxy S7 herolte. However, it won't work because the recovery partition is only 46MB. So I wanted to increase the size - a process I've done ...
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ADB Shell: Reading exit codes from windows

So, I'm making a little batch script to be able to automate the whole process of flashing new roms for my Galaxy S6. Since its screen is broke, I have to do everithing manually from the adb shell, and ...
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Galaxy S6: It just won't wipe

So, I have my old, and broken Samsung Galaxy S6, and I have some plans for it, but I need to get it to a "factory status" in terms of user data, meaning that I need to wipe everything but ...
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Possible way to flash a rom to an android device that don't connect to usb-otg or pc?

Phone Mi 10T, has crashed during a custom ROM flashing. The problem is it can no longer connect to PC via ADB or MTP, and also can't read any type of USB via OTG and can't also boot to System; can ...
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How to root Samsung Galaxy S3 GT-I9300?

I'm using Samsung Galaxy S3 GT-I9300 with Android version 4.3. For some reasons I need to install TWRP, which requires root. My question is How to root my device. I've used ODIN, Kingroot, and Kingo ...
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When using TWRP, attempts to install ROM return error this package is for X; this is a ""

I have an old NVidia Shield Tablet (AFAIK, the "original" one, not K1 rebrand, not TV one) that I decided to dug out and find some use. Unlocked, loaded TWRP... but when I try to ADB ...
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How to fix a bootloop caused by accidental "fix contexts" from TWRP?

I am using TWRP recovery on my Redmi Note 10 Pro device for a long time, but recently while using TWRP recovery, I mistakenly clicked on 'fix contexts' option and now my phone is stuck in a bootloop. ...
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usb-otg, mtp and adb sideload not working in TWRP

I was using LOS17 on my Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 (t813) but I decided to go back to LOS16. So I downloaded the ROM and gapps, put them on a pen drive, rebooted my tablet in recovery mode (running latest ...
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TWRP stuck on splash screen, odin not recognizing phone

I have a Galaxy S5 (T-Mobile). I recently booted into TWRP (flashed with odin,) and attempted to flash Resurrection Remix with NikGapps using an SD card. Upon reboot RR was stuck on the loading screen,...
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Samsung S8 is stuck on start logo after flashing

I know this question has been posted but none of the solutions is working for me. I flashed official ROM using Odin on my S8 950FD. The process was smooth, the phone rebooted, installed update (blue ...
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Decrypt data in recovery after bootloop

I’ve made a little mistake. This year, I’ve installed LineageOS for MicroG on my Fairphone3. It provides OTA updates but with the last one, it is said I must follow the official instructions on ...
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Error Installing Zip AND unzip error?

Hardware details: poco x3 NFC Issue: I'm trying to install some external modules. Getting errors from Magisk and TWRP. I've verified the integrity of the modules after having re-downloaded them: ...
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How do I install TWRP recovery tool on wiped Lenovo tablet (no OS)

I tried to install Lineage OS on my Lenovo tablet (TB X505X) but it didn't go well. Now I am only able to access the Fastboot (power button + volume down). On power on, the tablet gives me a Lenovo ...
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Bypass ADB Unauthorized

I have hero2ltechn or Samsung s7 edge with broken screen, already rooted and with custom twrp, i able to do root command. i only have access to adb recovery mode.... so i want enable adb from twrp ...
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What version of TWRP should I use with Android x?

Reading the TWRP release notes I often read "TWRP is now basted on AOSP x.x" etc. So, do I somehow need to match my TWRP and Android versions? I guess TWRP will boot regardless of the ...
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Would I break anything by installing another build of the same custom OS, but with a different signature, using a custom recovery tool?

I am about to get a device for which, so far, only an unofficial LineageOS build exists. A merge request to officially support this device is underway, but as always with LineageOS, no ETA. A bunch of ...
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Connect to a Network over wifi or ethernet adapter, with twrp and use the terminal?

Im a noobie with twrp and android, i have Install it on a very cheap Nexus 5 and it works. Is it possible now, connect with twrp to a network with the terminal, if not possible over WiFi could it be ...
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Restoration of TWRP full system backup fails due to /data format

Device: Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017), a.k.a.: SM-A320Y OS: Android 8 TWRP: 3.6.2-9 I created backups of the following partitions: Boot System System Image When restoring either of them, I get the ...
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How do I clear Android caches via ADB (Bricked phone)?

I have used my phone and all was fine, but I wanted to reboot it and something went wrong. first it has stuck in boot loop, I waited ~10 minutes and thought it'll boot but no, then I tried enter a ...
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Locked k20 pro in fastboot. Can't reboot to TWRP

After 3 years of MIUI, I was trying to install pixel experience ROM in my xiaomi k20 pro. I tried to read carefully the guide in https://wiki.pixelexperience.org/devices/raphael/install/ So I rebooted ...
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Install TWRP on Xiaomi Redmi 10

I would like to install TWRP on my Xiaomi Redmi 10. Miui 13.0.1 version Android 12 Mediatek Helio G88. The phone has A/B slots, fastboot and fastbootb. I have tried the installation following ...
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Realme C15 stuck on bootloop

I know this is stupid, but I was trying to install LineageOS to my device using TWRP, while following a tutorial. The os successfully installed, yet my phone boots to TWRP repeatedly. Because I was so ...
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Encrypt files using Android shell tools

I want to encrypt and decrypt some files (symmetrically and asymmetrically) on the Android command line, including the one in the TWRP recovery. Is there a program which can do this? I've tried ...
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Can't restore (Nandroid backup) data partition (using TWRP) because boot gets stuck on "Phone is starting..."

I embarked on a planned factory reset and hence started the procedure with a Nandroid backup (via TWRP) of all available partitions. Following the reset, after restoring the data partition from the ...
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Can't enter recovery mode on Samsung Galaxy A10s after bootloader unlock

So I unlocked my Samsung Galaxy A10s bootloader and wanted to flash TWRP. After flashing it, I realized I can't enter recovery mode. If I keep pressing the power + vol up, it just shows the bootloader ...
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How to "unwipe" internal storage in TWRP Recovery

I accidentally wiped the internal storage of my phone in TWRP Recovery, it contains extremely important data and I need it back asap. The phone has been shut down if it helps, thanks! Edit - Just ...
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What will happen if I tried to boot into twrp recovery without flashing it (not made for my device)

As their is no twrp recovery for my device (vivo 1802 mtk device) I was thinking of booting into twrp recovery not made for my device specifically Without flashing it. To get the job done maybe some ...
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Do android roms with only boot.img file available in fast boot rom don’t have separate recovery.img

I have phone named Vivo Y83 /(vivo1802) I wanted the stock recovery image of my device to port twrp recovery since it’s not officially available for my device. But after getting hands on my fastboot ...
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Booting twrp.img with fastboot doesn't work "FAILED (remote: unknown command)

I am trying to boot twrp.img on my LG G6 ThinQ using adb and fastboot. I reboot into fastboot mode and do: fastboot boot ../users/******/downloads/twrp.img and then it says downloading 'boot.img'... ...
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Can't install TWRP to my Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G NE (lisa)

Every time I try to install TWRP (or any other custom recovery) to my Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G NE (lisa), I get these errors. If I try fastboot flash recovery TWRP.img, I get this error: Sending 'recovery'...
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TWRP boot freeze (Pixel 5)

I'm trying to install TWRP for the first time on my Pixel 5. I followed the instructions on https://twrp.me/google/googlepixel5.html, downloaded the latest image and bootet it with: PS C:\platform-...
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Cannot log in after disabling Android package from TWRP or with ADB

I have Google packages on Android disabled for security. Today I enabled the Play Store, Framework, and other stuff and now I can't log in to Android without restarting. I can't remove the package ...
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How to install TWRP on Huawei Honor 8 FRD-L14?

I have tried rooting my FRD-L14 yesterday. I have successfully unlocked the bootloader, OEM, FRP, and developer mode on the phone to install TWRP. I have also installed ADB (with corresponding drivers ...
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Manually decrypt data from recovery-mode?

AFAICT, Android builds upon Linux' standard fscrypt as implemented in ext4 and f2fs. I know my pattern and have access to a shell with any Linux program in it. How can I decrypt /data manually, ...
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Backup Pixel 3 before erasing phone with TWRP

I am attempting to take a recovery/backup of a Pixel 3 using TWRP. I do not need to flash TWRP, just boot from it to perform the backup. Meaning, I don't care if TWRP is installed permanently. The ...
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Unable to flash GApps zip after lineage OS 18.1 ROM

I have flashed a lineage OS 18.1 custom ROM on my Samsung A30 device. I am able to boot into the system successfully. However, I am facing issues while flashing Open Gapps. I have followed below steps:...
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When I try to flash TWRP and Lineageos it get's stuck on "waiting for devices" despite being recognized when I type "adb devices" [duplicate]

I have a Samsung s10e and currently my bootloader is unlocked and usb debugging is enabled. My phone was factory reset but I set it up again. My device is recognized when i type in adb devices but not ...
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TWRP doesn't offer the usual option to protect itself, and is replaced by stock recovery on first reboot to system

I'm very familiar with installing TWRP on a new Samsung phone. But this time it's not working, and I don't know why. The phone is a Samsung S9+ (SM-G965F). Bootloader unlocked, data wiped and ...
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Huawei MediaPad T5 (AGS2-L09) stuck at TWRP

I unlocked bootloader on Huawei MediaPad T5 (AGS2-L09). Then I put TWRP on it and everything was fine until I installed UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip using TWRP. After that the tablet stuck at Huawei ...
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Unlock bootloader or flash TWRP with EDL on Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro (kenzo)

I have a Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro (kenzo) phone with a locked bootloader. Earlier, I unlocked this, but I do this with an easy switcher tumbler "OEM-unlock", so I flashed TWRP, custom ROMs, ...
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How can I get root or TWRP without being able to enter any recovery?

I have a phone running Android Marshmallow (6) and apps constantly crash. Most apps I would like to use do not support Android 6. I would like to update to a custom ROM or a newer version. adb and ...
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reboot won't work after rom flash

I successfully flashed a pre-rooted stock rom (C.17) using SP Flash Tool on my Realme 6 but after that, reboot won't work. When I tried to reboot (using power button or adb) it just shuts down so I ...
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POCO X3 flash fail

TL;DR - Tried to flash TWRP and ended up with TWRP where my OS should be. Have both Mi and TWRP recoveries on device now. Using a POCO X3(not the pro) and I wanted to install TWRP on it. I found an ...
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"The Magic", that Magisk isn't supposed to do

I have magisk 24 which I futilely tried to downgrade using XDA's guide but did not succeed, which is the 2nd part of my Question . There is something v interesting I note ( not sure how long its ...
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how to install recovery for s7 in bootloop and not recognized by USB

My samsung galaxy s7 (SM-G930F) that was installing LineageOS 18.1 is stuck in a bootloop and I can not get into recovery or pretty much do anything. I can however get into download mode, but the ...
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S7 Broken/Black Screen and no Digitizer. Rooted with TWRP

I have broken my S7 screen and now its completely black with no touch at all. Phone is rooted with TWRP custom recovery. I can access it though ADB from recovery but when booted normally i'm ...
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