If you want to mod your smartphone Xiaomi thanks to the installation of the custom recovery TWRP, Then you have come to the correct place. The times in which we have talked to you about modding on the devices of Lei Jun's company (and not only) are now incalculable. Within the modding community, Xiaomi is one of the most popular brands and for which there is a very high number of aesthetic and functional changes and customizations. Having in the catalog many low-cost models but with more than decent performance, there are many people who try their hand at this type of operation. But given the delicacy of the topic, I decided to write this guide to help you step by step in the procedure.
Here's how to install TWRP custom recovery on Xiaomi smartphones
What is a recovery?
To give you a smattering of the subject, let's start with the basics. Basically, every Android smartphone has one recovery stock, therefore also the Xiaomi ones. But what exactly is it? Think of it as a safe mode, in fact it is usually used by developers and assistance to update, install other ROMs and / or repair possible software problems.
Why install a custom recovery?
But when it comes to modding, you need to replace it with one custom recovery. As the name suggests, it is a custom recovery, developed by third parties with the aim of bypassing certain stakes. This is because the pre-installed recovery does not provide several procedures, such as the installation of unauthorized files. Having a custom recovery on your smartphone, whether Xiaomi or not, means opening access to the world of modding. Primarily for obtaining the root permissions, but also for theinstallation of custom ROM, or alternative ROMs, such as LineageOS, Pixel Experience and so on).
What is TWRP?
There is not only one custom recovery, but the most widespread and used by almost anyone is there TWRP. The acronym stands for Team Win Recovery Project and is an open-source software with which to replace the standard recovery of Android (and in this case of Xiaomi). The advantages are many, starting from the fact that you can move in the interface with the touch screen instead of having to use the side buttons as on the canonical recovery. But the real benefits lie in allowinginstallation of third party software, as well as being able to make a complete backup of the entire memory of the device (including the operating system). In short, it is a fundamental component to perform the aforementioned modding operations.
What do I risk?
Like all modding operations, installing a custom recovery is also recommended only for those who feel able to "fiddle" with their smartphone. The general rule is always to do it if you are aware of the risks, possibly having a spare smartphone aside, in case something does not go as hoped. Remember that you are changing the normal state for which the smartphone was designed, so act at your own risk. Also, the advice is to perform a backup to keep data you don't want to be lost. The staff of GizChina.it will not be held responsible for any damage to the device.
Do I lose the warranty?
Unlike unlocking the bootloader, allowed by Xiaomi Italia, installing a custom recovery means replacing parts of the original system. This means that sending a broken smartphone for assistance with a modified recovery often means being denied the guarantee. However, it is a controversial topic, given that technically modding would only invalidate the warranty when it can be demonstrably caused the damage in question. For example, if you have a smartphone with damaged pixels and you send it under warranty, they could deny it but perhaps by insisting you might still be able to get it approved.
How to install TWRP on Xiaomi
1) Unlocking the Xiaomi bootloader
As for all modding operations, before installing TWRP on Xiaomi you need to unlock the bootloader. Compared to other manufacturers, with Xiaomi smartphones it is a more boring procedure, since the company has inserted a time block. This protection was introduced to block the phenomenon, widespread in the past and almost disappeared, of the sale of smartphones with fake ROMs. On the other hand, unlocking the bootloader with Xiaomi means having to wait several days before confirmation arrives.
Guide to unlocking the Xiaomi bootloader
2) Download the TWRP
A crucial step to install TWRP on Xiaomi is to choose the right custom recovery. Yes, because there is not a single version, but there is a specific one for each smartphone model. You may have noticed that all models have a specific code name: for example, Xiaomi Mi 10 is "umi", while Mi 10 Pro is "cmi", but also POCO F1 "Beryllium", Mi 10T "apollo", Redmi Note 9 "merlin" and so on. If you want to find out which is the one on your smartphone, you can find it on this dedicated page.
That said, you need to get TWRP custom recovery for your exact Xiaomi model. The first source to check is the TWRP official website. Especially if your model is from poco been marketed, however, it may happen that it is not present. In that case, you will have to rely on the unofficial TWRP that some users develop after its market launch. Do a Google search by typing "model name twrp xda”And refer to the dedicated pages of the XDA forum. Below you will find all the reference links for the models currently in circulation, we will try to add new ones as the related TWRPs come out.
| Model | Sigla | TWRP |
XIAOMI | ||
| Xiaomi Mi 11 | Venus | |
| Xiaomi Mi 10T / Mi 10T Pro | apollo | Download |
| Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite | gaugain | Download |
| Xiaomi Mi 10 / Mi 10 Pro | umi / cmi | Download |
| Xiaomi mi 10 ultra | case | Download |
| Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite | monet | Download |
| Xiaomi Mi 9T | Davinci | Download |
| Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro | raphael | Download |
| Xiaomi Mi 9 | cepheus | Download |
| Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro | crux | Download |
| Xiaomi Mi 9 SE | grus | Download |
| Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite | pyxis | Download |
| Xiaomi Mi 8 | dipper | Download |
| Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro | Equuleus | Download |
| Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer | ursa | Download |
| Xiaomi Mi 8 SE | xmsirius | Download |
| Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite | platen | Download |
| Xiaomi Mi 6 | is | Download |
| Xiaomi Mi 6X | wayne | Download |
| Xiaomi Mi 5S | Capricorn | Download |
| Xiaomi Mi 5S Plus | sodium | Download |
| Xiaomi Mi 5 | gemini | Download |
| Xiaomi Mi 5X | tiffany | Download |
| Xiaomi Mi 5C | meri | Download |
| Xiaomi Mi 3 / 4 | cancer | Download |
| Xiaomi Mi 4i | ferrari | Download |
| Xiaomi Mi 4C | pound | Download |
| Xiaomi Mi 3 TD | fish | Download |
| Xiaomi Mi 2 / 2S | Aries | Download |
| Xiaomi Mi A3 | laurel | Download |
| Xiaomi Mi A2 | jasmine | Download |
| Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite | daisy | Download |
| Xiaomi Mi A1 | Tissot | Download |
| Xiaomi Mi Note 10 / Mi Note 10 Pro | toucan | Download |
| Xiaomi MiNote 10 Lite | toco | Download |
| Xiaomi Mi Note 3 | jason | Download |
| Xiaomi Mi Note 2 | scorpio | Download |
| Xiaomi Mi Note / Mi Note Pro | virgo / leo | Download |
| Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 | perseus | Download |
| Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 5G | Andromeda | Download |
| Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S | polaris | Download |
| Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 | chiron | Download |
| Xiaomi Mi MIX | lithium | Download |
| Xiaomi Mi Max 3 | nitrogen | Download |
| Xiaomi Mi Max 2 | oxygen | Download |
| Xiaomi Mi Max | Hydrogenation | Download |
| Xiaomi Mi Max Pro | helium | Download |
| Xiaomi Mi Play | lotus | Download |
| Xiaomi Mi CC9e | Laura | Download |
| Xiaomi Mi CC9 Meitu | see her | Download |
| Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 / Mi Pad 4 Plus | clover | Download |
| Xiaomi Mi Pad 3 | cappuccino | Download |
| Xiaomi Mi Pad 2 | XNUMX cups milk | Download |
| Xiaomi Mi Pad | mocha | Download |
redmi | ||
| Redmi K30 5G | Picasso | Download |
| Redmi K30i 5G | picasso48m | Download |
| Redmi K30 Ultra | cezanne | Download |
| Redmi Note 9 | marline | Download |
| Redmi Notes 9S | curtain | Download |
| Redmi Note 9T | cannon | Download |
| Notes redmi 9 Pro | joyeuse | Download |
| Redmi Note 9 Pro Max | excalibur | Download |
| Redmi Note 8 / 8T | ginkgo / willow | Download |
| Notes redmi 8 Pro | begonia | Download |
| Redmi Note 7 / Note 7S | lavender | Download |
| Notes redmi 7 Pro | purple | Download |
| Notes redmi 6 Pro | tulip | Download |
| Redmi Note 5 / Redmi 5 Plus | vince | Download |
| Notes redmi 5 Pro | Whyred | Download |
| Redmi Note 5A | ugglite | Download |
| Redmi Notes 5A Prime | ugg | Download |
| Redmi Note 4 / Note 4X MediaTek | nickel | Download |
| Redmi Note 4 / Note 4X Qualcomm | mido | Download |
| Redmi Note 3 MediaTek | hennessy | Download |
| Redmi Note 3 / Note 3 Pro Qualcomm | Kenzo | Download |
| Redmi Note 2 | hermes | Download |
| Redmi Note 1 | dior | Download |
| Redmi 10X Pro | bomb | Download |
| redmi 9 | lancelot | Download |
| redmi 9T | lime | Download |
| Redmi 9C | angelica | |
| Redmi 9A / 9AT | dandelion | Download |
| redmi 8 | olive | Download |
| Redmi 8A | olivelite | Download |
| Redmi 8A Pro / 8A Pro Dual | olivewood | Download |
| redmi 7 | onclite | Download |
| Redmi 7A | pine | Download |
| redmi 6 | Cereus | Download |
| Redmi 6 Pro | sakura | Download |
| Redmi 6A | cactus | Download |
| redmi 5 | Rosy | Download |
| Redmi 5A | shore | Download |
| redmi 4 | prey | Download |
| Redmi 4 Pro | markw | Download |
| Redmi 4X | santoni | Download |
| Redmi 4A | rolex | Download |
| Redmi 3/3 Pro / 3 Prime | gone | Download |
| Redmi 3S / 3X | country | Download |
| redmi 2 | wt88047 | Download |
| Redmi 2A | wt86047 | Download |
| redmi 1 | hm2013023 | Download |
| redmi 1S | armani | Download |
| Redmi Y3 | onc | Download |
| Redmi S2 | ysl | Download |
| Pro redmi | omega | Download |
| Redmi go | tiare | Download |
POCO | ||
| POCO F2 Pro | lmi | Download |
| POCO F1 | beryllium | Download |
| POCO X3 | surya | Download |
| POCO X2 | Phoenix | Download |
| POCO M3 | citrus | Download |
3) Installation of TWRP on Xiaomi
After downloading the TWRP for your Xiaomi, here's how to proceed.
- Download ADB (Android Debug Bridge) from the official site
- Unzip the ZIP file into a folder of your choice
- Rename the TWRP IMG file you downloaded to "TWRP"And move it to the ADB folder (called"platform-tools")
- Turn off your smartphone and start it in Fastboot mode by holding down the Power Button and Volume Down together for a few seconds
- Connect the smartphone to the PC
- In the "adb" folder hold down the Shift key on the keyboard, click with the right mouse button in an empty spot and select from the pop-up window "Open PowerShell window here"Or "Open a command window here" (depending on the Windows version)
- In the PowerShell window enter the command "fastboot devices " to verify that the smartphone is correctly revealed, an alphanumeric string like this should appear:
- Enter the command "fastboot flash recovery twrp.img”To start the installation of the TWRP custom recovery
- Once installation is complete, start the smartphone in TWRP mode by entering the command "fastboot reboot " and at the same time holding down the Volume Up button (release the button when the TWRP screen appears)
At this point, you are in TWRP mode. In case you are dealing with a Xiaomi smartphone from poco released on the market, especially if it is a variant for the Chinese market, it may happen that the TWRP is initially in Chinese. If so, click on the box you see in the screenshot below, then on the world icon at the top right and choose the language you prefer.
If you have done everything correctly, you have finally installed TWRP custom recovery on your Xiaomi smartphone!
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