Make TWRP for any device (beginner friendly)

Porting TWRP for any device (beginner friendly) | By Varun Banka

Porting a custom recovery like TWRP to an unsupported phone can be a complex and challenging process, and it requires a good understanding of the phone’s hardware, software, and the Android operating system. Here is a general guide on how to port TWRP or another custom recovery to an unsupported phone:

Step 1: Verify Phone Compatibility Before attempting to port TWRP or any other custom recovery, you should first check if the phone is compatible. This includes checking if the phone has an unlocked bootloader, and if there is a custom recovery available for a similar phone with similar hardware specifications.

Step 2: Obtain Device Tree The device tree is a set of configuration files specific to a particular device, which is used by the Android build system to compile the Android operating system. You can obtain the device tree from a similar device with similar hardware specifications that has a custom recovery available.

Step 3: Extract Vendor and Kernel You will also need to extract the vendor and kernel files from the phone. These files are unique to each device, and you will need them to build the custom recovery. To do this, you can use a tool like ADB or Fastboot to extract the files from the phone.

Step 4: Compile Recovery Using the device tree and the extracted vendor and kernel files, you can now compile the custom recovery. This process involves using a tool like Android Build System (AOSP) to build the recovery image.

Step 5: Test Recovery Once you have compiled the custom recovery, you will need to test it to make sure it works correctly. You can do this by flashing the recovery image to the phone using Fastboot or a similar tool and then booting into recovery mode.

Step 6: Debug Issues If the custom recovery does not work correctly, you will need to debug the issues. This may involve looking at the recovery logs or making changes to the device tree or kernel files.

Step 7: Publish Recovery If you have successfully ported TWRP or another custom recovery to your unsupported phone, you may want to publish it for others to use. You can do this by creating a thread on a forum or website dedicated to custom ROMs and recoveries.

Please note that this is a general guide, and the exact process of porting TWRP or another custom recovery may vary depending on the phone’s hardware and software specifications. It is also worth noting that porting a custom recovery to an unsupported phone carries some risk, and you should proceed with caution and make sure you understand the process fully before attempting it.