How to Install TWRP on Lenovo A816
TWRP — Team Win Recovery Project. In simple terms, this is a custom recovery or a program for restoring Android-based devices. Recovery refers to creating a full backup of all data, including the bootloader, user applications and settings, system data, and so on. The backup can be accessed at any time. It is worth installing TWRP on Lenovo A816 only if you assume that you cannot restore the device in the standard way.
Note that some manufacturers embed TWRP into their operating systems by default. Moreover, this is legal, since TWRP — an open source program that anyone can use for free. Also, our editorial staff strongly recommends that you do not use the functions of overwriting the operating system without knowledge of the issue. If you delete Android from your device, you probably won't be able to restore it yourself.
Once again, the main and safe function — is to back up your data! There is no need to remove Android from your device and install another operating system!!! Don't click on the «Wipe» button just like that!!!!! Now we proceed directly to the installation.
About the official TWRP app and where to download it
If you have already studied the article on the topic, then you have come across a mention of the Official TWRP App. Only here's the problem, if you bought a phone a year or two ago, you won't be able to install it. Why? Yes, because on modern Android this application is not available, as it was developed for earlier versions of the OS.
So if you can't find the app in your Google Play, then:
- We strongly recommend that you abandon the idea of installing TWRP! Seriously, you can kill your phone, and we don't want to be responsible for it.
- If you are still persistent enough, then go to the official website — Official application TWRP — and download the «.apk» file.
- Also, carefully! CAREFULLY!!! Read this excerpt from the official website: «The initial version of the app does not support firmware on Pixel due to the Pixel's A/B sections. In addition, the app may not support searching and firmware images from external storage».
- Think again if you need TWRP at all (and aren't you afraid to kill your smartphone).
- If you have finally decided, then install TWRP by running the «.apk» file. If at this stage you encounter any error, then do not try to install the official application further, since your device does not support it.
What to do after installing the TWRP application
Now remains a small matter:
- Open the application. Carefully! CAREFULLY!!! We read all the warnings from Team Win and tick the boxes opposite the items confirming our desire to destroy our smartphone with our own hands.
- Click on «TWRP FLASH».
- A window will appear in which we will be asked to grant the application Root-rights. By the way, did we say that for the normal operation of the application, you will need superuser rights? If you don't have them, then read about the ways to get them in our other guide. And if you don't want to get Root-rights, then close this article, because nothing will work without them.
- Next, click on «Select Device». In the list that opens, you need to find your smartphone. If it is not there, then you will not be able to install TWRP, since Team Win has not yet added support for your model!
- If you find your smartphone, then immediately after selecting it, the application will automatically redirect you to a website from which you can download an image of the modified environment. Actually, we need to download this file. It must have the extension «.img»!
- After downloading the file, open the application again and click on «Select a file to flash..». A menu opens where you need to find the downloaded «.img».
- Next, click on «FLASH TO RECOVERY». And we confirm our intention.
- After a short period of time, you will receive a message «Flash Completed Successfully!». We congratulate you, too, you got your hands on a tool to mock your smartphone!
See also:
How to flash Lenovo A816
How to root Lenovo A816
Hard reset for Lenovo A816
How to reboot Lenovo A816
How to unlock Lenovo A816
What to do if Lenovo A816 won't turn on
What to do if Lenovo A816 doesn't charge
What to do if Lenovo A816 doesn't connect to PC via USB
How to take a screenshot on Lenovo A816
How to reset FRP on Lenovo A816
How to call recording on Lenovo A816
How to update Lenovo A816
How to connect Lenovo A816 to TV
How to clear the cache on Lenovo A816
How to backup Lenovo A816
How to disable ads on Lenovo A816
How to clear storage on Lenovo A816
How to increase font on Lenovo A816
How to share internet on Lenovo A816
How to transfer data to Lenovo A816
How to unlock bootloader on Lenovo A816
How to recover photos on Lenovo A816
How to record the screen on Lenovo A816
How to find blacklist in Lenovo A816
How to set up fingerprint on Lenovo A816
How to block number on Lenovo A816
How to enable auto-rotate on Lenovo A816
How to set up or turn off an alarm on Lenovo A816
How to change ringtone on Lenovo A816
How to enable battery percentage on Lenovo A816
How to turn off notifications on Lenovo A816
How to turn off Google assistant on Lenovo A816
How to turn off the lock screen on Lenovo A816
How to delete app on Lenovo A816
How to recover contacts on Lenovo A816
Where is the recycle bin on Lenovo A816
How to install WhatsApp on Lenovo A816
How to set contact photo in Lenovo A816
How to scan QR code on Lenovo A816
How to connect Lenovo A816 to computer
How to install SD card in Lenovo A816
How to update Play Store in Lenovo A816
How to install Google Camera in Lenovo A816
How to enable USB debugging on Lenovo A816
How to turn off Lenovo A816
How to charge Lenovo A816
How to use the camera on Lenovo A816
How to find lost Lenovo A816
How to set password on Lenovo A816
How to turn on 5g on Lenovo A816
How to turn on VPN on Lenovo A816
How to install apps on Lenovo A816
How to insert a SIM card in Lenovo A816
How to enable and configure NFC on Lenovo A816
How to set time on Lenovo A816
How to connect headphones to Lenovo A816
How to clear browser history on Lenovo A816
How to disassemble Lenovo A816
How to hide an app on Lenovo A816
How to download YouTube videos on Lenovo A816
How to unblock a contact on Lenovo A816
How to turn on the flashlight on Lenovo A816
How to split the screen on Lenovo A816
How to turn off the camera sound on Lenovo A816
How to trim video on Lenovo A816
How to bypass the Google account on Lenovo A816
How to fix black screen on Lenovo A816
How to change the language on Lenovo A816
How to open engineering mode in Lenovo A816
How to open recovery mode in Lenovo A816
How to find and turn on a voice recorder on Lenovo A816
How to make video calls on Lenovo A816
Lenovo A816 sim card not detected
How to transfer contacts to Lenovo A816
How to enable/disable «Do not disturb» mode on Lenovo A816
How to enable/disable answerphone on Lenovo A816
How to set up face recognition on Lenovo A816
How to set up voicemail on Lenovo A816
How to listen to voicemail on Lenovo A816
How to check the IMEI number in Lenovo A816
How to turn on fast charging on Lenovo A816
How to replace the battery on Lenovo A816
How to update the application on Lenovo A816
Why the Lenovo A816 discharges quickly
How to set a password for apps in the Lenovo A816
How to format Lenovo A816
How to set up call forwarding on Lenovo A816
How to empty the recycle bin on Lenovo A816
Where to find the clipboard on Lenovo A816
How to Install TWRP on Another Phones