Download and Install TWRP 2.6.0 on HTC Nexus One

TWRP 2.6.0 custom recovery for HTC Nexus One is now live and available for download. By following this tutorial you can now install the latest twrp recovery on your HTC Nexus One smartphone. The all new twrp 2.6.0 is packed with many new customization features than the previous releases. You can have a look at all the features that coming with this latest twrp version in the later part of this tutorial. But before that you should know that why we need custom recovery over stock recovery. And what are the benefits of having a custom recovery on your android device.

Stock recovery includes many limitations regarding device backup, software update and other advance option. But with custom recovery installed like TWRP, will allow you more advanced customization features such as- backup and restore full system, flashing custom rom, flashing custom kernerls, clear DalVik cache, remove bloatware apps or default apps, install .zip files from other sources, gaining root access, do nandroid backup, overclocking cpu frequencies and many more. HTC Nexus One with custom recovery installed will allow more customization, optimization, personalization, update and troubleshooting features. The latest twrp 2.6.0 recovery packs with many new features like above.

About TeamWin TWRP:

TWRP is an open source, community project, developed by TeamWin. Team Win was originally formed to work on porting WiMAX to CM7 for the HTC EVO 4G. After that start working on a recovery project that support more and device. Today TWRP is the leading custom recovery for Android phones.

Important Notes:

1. This tutorial works only on HTC Nexus One model and not recommended for any other android device. Check your model number once again before proceed to custom recovery installation.
2. This TWRP Recovery tutorial is only for unlocked HTC Nexus One. Please don’t try this on any other variants of the phone.
3. You should do it at your own risk, we are not responsible if anything happen to your device after following this guide.
4. Do not use this method to install custom recovery in any other android phone, you may hard brick your device.
5. The method works only on Windows system.

Requirements:

1. Your device should have enough battery power, at least 50%. Check your battery percentage.
2. Backup or copy important data (photos, videos, notes) and settings to external storage (Its optional but taking backup is always a good practice].
3. Install USB driver for your device on your PC/Laptop- Download USB Driver.
4. Turn on the USB Debugging mode from Developer Options. Go to Settings-General-Developer Options [Developer options are hidden by default on all Android device running on Android 4.2 or up. So, to unhide it, go to Settings-General-About on your device and tap Build Number for 7 times) See the image below.

All the above pre-requisites are very important and must be followed before proceed to installation guide. If you done with all the above instructions, then follow the steps to install TWRP 2.6.0 on HTC Nexus One.

How to Install TWRP 2.6.0 on HTC Nexus One:

1. Download and install Android SDK and make sure ADB and fastboot is configured on your pc/laptop.

2. Connect your HTC Nexus One with pc vis USB.

3. Now download HTC Nexus One twrp 2.6.0 image file and place it in the android-sdk-windows\platform-tools folder

4. Now go to Fastboot/Bootloader mode. To do so, Navigate to android-sdk-windows\platform-tools folder and open Command Prompt (Shift + Right-click > Open Command Prompt).

5. Now, in the command promt, type the following command and press enter.

adb reboot bootloader

6. HTC Nexus One will automatically switch off and will boot into the fastboot mode. proceed further after successfully installing driver. [You can also boot into the Fastboot Mode by switching OFF your phone and turn it ON by pressing and holding the Volume Down + Power buttons together.]

7. Now type the following command and press enter

fastboot flash recovery twrp-2.6.0.0-passion.img

8. Now select RECOVERY from the fastboot menu and enter twrp recovery mode. Use volume keys to navigate between up and down.

9. If you can see TWRP Recovery then you have successfully completed process and your device is running with twrp recovery installed.

10. Now you can go back to your normal HTC Nexus One phone mode by selecting "reboot system now" from the recovery menu. The phone will boot to normal mode.

Congratulations! you have completed the process to install TWRP 2.6.0 for HTC Nexus One. Now your device is running with custom recovery like twrp and you can customize and personalize your device any time by boot into twrp recovery.

Install TWRP 2.6.0 on HTC Nexus One using Flashify:

1. First download and install the Flashify app on your device.

2. Now download TWRP 2.6.0 image file and copy/paste the "twrp-2.6.0.0-passion.img" file to your device sd card.

3. Now, open Flashify app on your device and tap on Recovery Image

4. Select the copied twrp-2.6.0.0-passion.img file from the sd card and follow on screen instructions to complete the process. 

Install TWRP 2.6.0 on HTC using TWRP Manager:

1. Install TWRP Manager from google play store on your device.  

2. After installation, open the app and give root permission.

3. Tap on Advanced, then Install Recovery

4. Make sure the correct device from your device screen and tap on Install Recovery

Thats it. Use any of the above methods to install TWRP 2.6.0 on HTC Nexus One. After installation, you can always boot into the custom recovery mode by pressing and holding Volume Down and Power button together (while your phone is on switch off mode). For any query feel free to contact with us or mention in comment.