TWRP 2.8.6 custom recovery for LG G2 Sprint is now live and available for download. By following this tutorial you can now install the latest twrp recovery on your LG G2 Sprint smartphone. The all new twrp 2.8.6 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. LG G2 Sprint with custom recovery installed will allow more customization, optimization, personalization, update and troubleshooting features. The latest twrp 2.8.6 recovery packs with many new features like above. Check out whats new coming with this release of twrp recovery.
2. This TWRP Recovery tutorial is only for unlocked LG G2 Sprint. 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.
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.
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. LG G2 Sprint with custom recovery installed will allow more customization, optimization, personalization, update and troubleshooting features. The latest twrp 2.8.6 recovery packs with many new features like above. Check out whats new coming with this release of twrp recovery.
LG G2 Sprint TWRP 2.8.6:
- Fix daylight savings time rules for USA and Europe (_that)
- Allow mulitple overlays for popup boxes (Dees_Troy)
- Add pattern style password entry for decrypt (Tassadar)
- Keyboard improvements (_that)
- Update AOSP base to 5.1 (Dees_Troy)
- Reduce theme count to 5 and rely on scaling (Dees_Troy)
- Various scaling improvements (Dees_Troy)
- Improved handling of resources in the GUI (_that)
- Make scroll bar size proportional to list size (_that)
- Allow scoll lists to render without a header (_that)
- Make console scroll per pixel with kinetic scrolling (_that)
- Support styles in XML to reduce XML size and improve consistentcy (Dees_Troy)
- Various other fixes and improvements (mdmower, bigbiff, codelover, etc)
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 LG G2 Sprint 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 LG G2 Sprint. 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 2.8.6 on LG G2 Sprint.
How to Install TWRP 2.8.6 on LG G2 Sprint:
Install TWRP 2.8.6 on LG G2 Sprint using Flashify:
1. First download and install the Flashify app on your device.
2. Now download TWRP 2.8.6 image file and copy/paste the "twrp-2.8.6.0-ls980.zip" file to your device sd card.
3. Now, open Flashify app on your device and tap on Recovery Image
4. Select the copied twrp-2.8.6.0-ls980.zip file from the sd card and follow on screen instructions to complete the process.
Install TWRP 2.8.6 on LG 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
Congratulations! you have completed the process to install TWRP 2.8.6 for LG G2 Sprint. 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. Use any of the above methods to install TWRP 2.8.6 on LG G2 Sprint. 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.
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