[Guide] Install TWRP for OnePlus X

HOW TO INSTALL TWRP FOR ONEPLUS X [UNOFFICIAL BUILD]

Guide: Install TWRP for OnePlus X

Once you install a custom recovery, you can then start flashing custom packages like a new ROM or the SuperSU package to gain root access on your device. Before we begin you will need to unlock the bootloader on your device. We already have the guide available for that purpose.

A quick adb and fastboot setup  is required in order to flash the TWRP on your device. If you are new to this process, then we will help you successfully install this custom recoveryon your device. Remember to backup everything once you setup the TWRP on your device.

PREREQUISITES BEFORE INSTALL TWRP FOR ONEPLUS X

• This guide is compatible with OnePlus X only. Do not try it on any other devices.
• Unlocked bootloader is required to install a custom recovery like TWRP on your device.
• Set up ADB and Fastboot on your computer. You can download the minimal ADB and fastboot tool from here (unzip it) or get the quick ADB and fastboot installer from here.
• Install USB Drivers on your computer to transfer the files.
• Open Settings> Developer options and enable USB Debugging on your device.
• Go to Developer options and enable Allow oem unlock.
• Backup Apps and Data

 DOWNLOAD SECTION

• Download | TWRP recovery for OnePlus X (File: en-recovery-twrp-onyx-.img (15 MB)
• Download | TWRP For OnePlus X (File: OPX Recovery TWRP.img (15 MB)

INSTALLATION TWRP ON ONEPLUS X

• Download the recovery image file of your choice. Extract if in case a zip file. Now transfer the file to your PC where you can easily locate it.
• Make sure you have setup ADB and fastboot on your PC. Also accept Always allow from this computer when you plug in the device for first time to enable USB Debugging.
• Now power off your device and unplug it from your PC.
• Boot into the bootloader or fastboot mode. To do so, press and hold volume down and the power button simultaneously for 5-6 seconds. When you see the bootloaderscreen, connect your device to the PC using a USB cable.(Choose fasboot if option is available) Alternatively, you can also issue the following command through your cmd or terminal, while connected to the PC in order to boot into the bootloader.

adb reboot bootloader

• Navigate to the location where you have placed the recovery file. Rename therecovery file to a simple one, like recovery.img. While the folder with recovery.img file is open, hold shift key on keyboard and right-click on an empty space and select “Open command window here” option to launch a cmd window.
• Now issue the following command in the command prompt to check your device connectivity

fastboot devices

• Now flash custom recovery. Issue the following command for that.

fastboot flash recovery recovery.img

• Custom recovery will now be installed on your device. Now boot your phone inrecovery mode. You can do this by turning your device off and then press and hold volume down and power keys at the same time. Or you can simply enter the following command.

fastboot boot recovery.img

• Once into the recovery, you can backup your current ROM, data, EFS and more.

Alternatively, while on Linux or Mac OS, you can issue “./fastboot flash recoveryrecovery.img” command to flash the TWRP recovery. Once you have installed TWRP, you are all set to install custom packages.

Good luck!