Prerequisites:
- Poco F1 with an unlocked bootloader.
- A PC with ADB and Fastboot installed. (You can download the platform-tools package from the Android developer site.)
- A USB cable to connect your phone to the PC.
- TWRP image file for Poco F1. (Download the latest version from the official TWRP website.)
Step 1: Backup Your Data
- Installing TWRP might erase your data. Ensure you back up important files, photos, contacts, and apps.
Step 2: Transfer the TWRP Image
- Connect your Poco F1 to your PC.
- Transfer the downloaded TWRP image file to the folder where ADB and Fastboot are installed on your PC.
Step 3: Boot into Fastboot Mode
- Disconnect the phone from the PC.
- Turn off your Poco F1.
- Press and hold the Volume Down + Power buttons simultaneously until you see the Fastboot logo.
Step 4: Connect Poco F1 to PC
- Using a USB cable, connect your Poco F1 to your PC.
Step 5: Open Command Prompt or Terminal
- Navigate to the folder where ADB, Fastboot, and the TWRP image are located.
- Open a command prompt or terminal window in this folder. (You can do this by holding Shift + Right-clicking and selecting “Open command window here” or “Open PowerShell window here”).
Step 6: Install TWRP
- In the command prompt or terminal, type the following command:css
fastboot flash recovery [TWRP_filename].img
Replace [TWRP_filename].img with the actual name of the TWRP image file you downloaded.
Once the flashing process is complete, type:
fastboot reboot
Step 7: Boot into TWRP Recovery
- As soon as your device starts rebooting, press and hold the Volume Up + Power buttons simultaneously until the TWRP logo appears.
- The first time you boot into TWRP, it might ask if you want to allow modifications. Swipe to allow.
Conclusion:
You’ve successfully installed TWRP on your Poco F1! You can now use TWRP to flash custom ROMs, kernels, and mods. Always ensure you have a backup of your data before making any modifications, and only flash files that are compatible with your device.