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TWRP 3.1.1 custom recovery for Samsung Galaxy S6 SM-G920P is now live and available for download. By following this tutorial you can now install the latest twrp recovery on your Samsung Galaxy S6 SM-G920P smartphone. The all new twrp 3.1.1 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.
TWRP-Recovery

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. Samsung Galaxy S6 SM-G920P with custom recovery installed will allow more customization, optimization, personalization, update and troubleshooting features. The latest twrp 3.1.1 recovery packs with many new features like above. Check out whats new coming with this release of twrp recovery.

Samsung Galaxy S6 SM-G920P TWRP 3.1.1:

  • Backups will now include adopted storage keys (Dees_Troy)
  • Fixed an adb restore issue (bigbiff)
  • Fixed rebooting when no OS is present (Dees_Troy)
  • Fixed line wrapping in the GUI terminal (_that)
  • Updated TWRP source code to AOSP 7.1.2 (Dees_Troy)Updated TWRP source code to AOSP 7.1.2

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 Samsung Galaxy S6 SM-G920P 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 Samsung Galaxy S6 SM-G920P. 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 3.1.1 on Samsung Galaxy S6 SM-G920P.

How to Install TWRP 3.1.1 on Samsung Galaxy S6 SM-G920P:

1) Download TWRP 3.1.1 for Samsung Galaxy S6 SM-G920P from here (twrp-3.1.1-0-zerofltespr.img.tar).

2) Download latest Odin utility for your PC/Laptop from here (or search Google for Odin download)

3) Completely switch off your device and press and hold the Volume Down+Home+Power buttons together to boot in to Download Mode (long press until the boot screen appear) and after that press Volume Up key to proceed to Download Mode.
Galaxy A7 A700H Download Mode
  
4) Now run the Odin3 .exe file as an administrator (Right click on the .exe file and click on Run as administrator)

5) Now connect your Samsung Galaxy S6 SM-G920P to your computer via USB cable

6) In Odin3 screen, you should see a COM Port number like “0:[COM4]” at ID:COM section at top left side and “Added!” text at the message box. This means your device has been detected by Odin3.

Odin Screen

7) In Odin screen, under Options tab, make sure that, only the “Auto Reboot” and “F. Reset Time” options are checked, no other option should checked.

Auto Reboot F Reset Time in Odin

8) Now, click on AP button and select the downloaded .tar extension file

AP button in Odin screen
9) Finally, click on the Start button to begin the installation process, wait few moments, it may take approximately 3 to 5 minutes to complete.

10) Once completed, you would see “PASS!” message in ID:COM port having green background

Pass in Odin
11) Your device should automatically reboot after completion

12) You can now disconnect your device from computer by removing the USB cable

13) Now, to boot into recovery mode- first completely switch off your device. Now press and hold Volume Up+Home+Power button together for few seconds until Samsung logo appears. Within few moments the device will boot into recovery mode.
TWRP 3.1.1 Custom Recovery

14) Now you can go back to your normal Samsung Galaxy S6 SM-G920P 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 3.1.1 on Samsung Galaxy S6 SM-G920P. 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 3.1.1 on Samsung Galaxy S6 SM-G920P 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 3.1.1 on Samsung Galaxy S6 SM-G920P. After installation, you can always boot into the custom recovery mode by pressing and holding Volume Up, Home 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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