Xiaomi Redmi 4X: Official TWRP Recovery Now Available (How to Install)

If you are looking for development on your Xiaomi Redmi 4X, then there is good news for you. TeamWin has released official TWRP recovery for Redmi 4X. TWRP is a necessary tool for installing custom ROMs, flash kernels, and flash other files. If you are interested you can now download TWRP (twrp-3.1.1-0-santoni.img) for Redmi 4X (code-named santoni) and flash via ADB. Check out the guide below.

If you are new to TWRP recovery and to be able to install TWRP custom recovery, you need unlocked bootloader on Xiaomi Redmi 4X. Unlocking bootloader of Xiaomi devices is not an easy process. You need to get special permission from Xiaomi. Check this guide to know how to unlock bootloader of Xiaomi devices.

Once unlocking the bootloader, you can easily flash TWRP recovery via ADB. After installing TWRP recovery, you can flash custom ROMs, custom kernels and other files, and customize the device to your liking. Also, it lets you backup system, partitions and more.

Note that, Windows users need to install fastboot driver for Redmi 4X on their PC. Also, you should enable USB Debugging and OEM Unlock options on the phone in Developer Options menu.

How to install TWRP recovery on Xiaomi Redmi 4X

1. First unlock your device bootloader (Guide).

2. Download Redmi 4X TWRP 3.1.1-0 recovery image (santoni) for America [HERE] and for Europe [HERE]

3. Rename the downloaded TWRP to ‘recovery.img’, then copy and paste the recovery image inside the ADB installation folder.

4. Connect your device to your PC and open a command window inside the ADB installation folder (press Shift key, right click and select open command window here option)

5. Now, issue the below command to boot your device into fastboot mode:

adb reboot bootloader

6. Now, flash TWRP recovery by issuing the below command:

fastboot flash recovery recovery.img

Once done, reboot your phone by issuing the command ‘fastboot reboot’.

and enjoy.
(Source – TeamWin)

How to Get Android 7.1.1 Nougat on Moto G Turbo Edition (Custom ROM)

Moto G Turbo Edition owners can now enjoy Android 7.1.1 Nougat and its awesome features unofficially. A ported version of Android 7.1.1 Nougat ROM is now available for Moto G Turbo Edition (code-named merlin), which you can download and flash via TWRP recovery. Ported from Moto X Play Nougat ROM, this ROM supports VoLTE, and brings all the native features of Android Nougat.

Motorola has already confirmed that the Moto G Turbo Edition will not update to Android Nougat, and it will stay on Android Marshmallow. However, if you are excited to taste the latest Android 7.1.1 Nougat on it, then the ported Nougat ROM may be a right choice. The ROM status is beta, however all the basic functions are working fine.

Android 7.1.1 Nougat brings many enhancements including new multitasking features, more efficient notification controls, improved data saver, better battery management and May 2017 security patches. Also, the ROM includes Substratum Theme Engine, Magisk Manager, Ambient Display, SIM card disabling feature and more.

If you are interested, read on to know to install Android 7.1.1 Nougat ported ROM on Moto G Turbo Edition. However, note that your device should have unlocked bootloader and installed latest version of TWRP.

Important: The ROM is not stable. Things such as video Recoding in Moto Camera, GPS and may be more will not work.

How to Install Android 7.1.1 on Moto G Turbo edition

Disclaimer: Follow the instruction at your own risk. We will not be liable if any damage occurs to your device and/or its components. It is recommended for technically talented users only.

1. Download ported Nougat ROM (merlin) (merlin_retasia_nougat_7.1.1_by_Innfinite 4evr.zip) from here. Also download Wi-Fi patcher (update-v1-stock-nougat-merlin-Innfinite4evr.zip) from here 

2. Save both zip file on your phone storage (The ROM does not require Gapps package)

3. Boot your phone into TWRP recovery, select ‘Backup’ and create a Nandroid backup

4. Now, select ‘Wipe’ and make a full wipe (system, data, cache, dalvik)

5. From main TWRP recovery menu, select ‘Install’, navigate to ROM zip and swipe to continue. Once doe, select update zip and swipe to continue.

6. Now, select ‘Wipe’ and wipe cache and then reboot your phone.

Setup your new ROM and enjoy all the features of Android 7.1.1 Nougat on your Moto G Turbo edition (Source – Innfinite4evr)