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TWRP 3.0.2 custom recovery for Huawei G8 is now live and available for download. By following this tutorial you can now install the latest twrp recovery on your Huawei G8 smartphone. The all new twrp 3.0.2 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.
Huawei G8 TWRP 3.0.2

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. Huawei G8 with custom recovery installed will allow more customization, optimization, personalization, update and troubleshooting features. The latest twrp 3.0.2 recovery packs with many new features like above. Check out whats new coming with this release of twrp recovery.

Huawei G8 TWRP 3.0.2:

  • Fix a bug with the input box that affected masked inputs (passwords). This fixes decrypt of full device encryption on devices that support decrypt. This bug also impacts encrypted backups. Users are highly encouraged to stop using 3.0.1 if you use encrypted backups or if you need decrypt of data in TWRP.
  • Add Greek translation to some builds.

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 Huawei G8 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 Huawei G8. Please don’t try this on any other variants of the smartphone.
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.
Android Developer Options

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 3.0.2 on Huawei G8.

How to Install TWRP 3.0.2 on Huawei G8:

1. Download and install Android SDK and make sure ADB and fastboot is configured on your pc/laptop.
2. Connect your Huawei G8 with pc vis USB.
3. Now download Huawei G8 twrp 3.0.2 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. Huawei G8 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 smartphone 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-3.0.2-0-rio.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.
TWRP 3.0.2 Custom Recovery

10. Now you can go back to your normal Huawei G8 smartphone mode by selecting "reboot system now" from the recovery menu. The smartphone will boot to normal mode.

Congratulations! you have completed the process to install TWRP 3.0.2 for Huawei G8. 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 3.0.2 on Huawei G8 using Flashify:

1. First download and install the Flashify app on your device.
2. Now download TWRP 3.0.2 image file and copy/paste the "twrp-3.0.2-0-rio.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-3.0.2-0-rio.img file from the sd card and follow on screen instructions to complete the process. 

Install TWRP 3.0.2 on Huawei 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 3.0.2 on Huawei G8. After installation, you can always boot into the custom recovery mode by pressing and holding Volume Down and Power button together (while your smartphone is on switch off mode). For any query feel free to contact with us or mention in comment.     
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