Gionee Elife E7 TWRP Recovery 3.0: Downloads and Guide

TWRP team recently released a newer version of their TWRP recovery, 3.0. And the so called TWRP 3.0 is now available for Gionee Elife E7 too.

You get an all new UI with TWRP 3.0, and there are good no. of features making the cut too. On Marshmallow, you will be able toformat the SD card back to normal using TWRP only, which was an issue earlier.

To install TWRP 3.0 easily, first make sure that your Elife E7 is rooted. You can vroot tool, or King root tool for that. Once that is done, verify that you have root access using this android app. Then follow the guide below to install TWRP 3.0 on your Elife E7.

Downloads

  • Gionee Elife E7 TWRP Recovery:
    • img format — Link (used for the guide below, useful if you don’t have TWRP 2.x already)
    • zip format — Link (useful if you already have TWRP 2.x, just flash this for 3.0)
  • Flashify app — Link

Supported devices

  • Gionee Elife E7
  • Don’t try on any other device whatsoever!

Important: Check your device’s model no. on its packaging box, or in Settings > About device. BTW, be sure to use an app like Droid Info to make sure that your device’s model no. is the one given above. If you don’t see the same model no. and codename, then DO NOT try this on your device.

Warning!

Warranty may be void of your device if you follow the procedures given on this page. You only are responsible for your device. We won’t be liable if any damage occurs to your device and/or its components.

Backup!

Backup important files stored on your device before proceeding with the steps below, so that in case something goes wrong you’ll have backup of all your important files. Sometimes, Odin installation may delete everything on your device!

Step-by-step Guide

Step 1. Root your Gionee Elife E7 first of all.

Step 2. Download the .img file of TWRP recovery from the downloads section above. Transfer the recovery file to phone if you download it on PC.

Step 3. Install Flashify android app, which would help you flash .img file of TWRP recovery on your Elife E7.

Step 4. Open Flashify app, accept its warning, and let app look for root access. When it finds it, a pop-up will appear. Tap on Grant button to provide app root access.

Step 5. Now, tap on Recovery image and then on ‘choose a file’ option. Select the .img file of recovery that you copied to phone. Choose ‘Normal Android Way’ under the option ‘Pick up file as’.

Step 6. Tap on Yup to confirm your action, and begin flashing Gionee Elife E7 TWRP recovery..

Step 7. Tap on Flash more to reach the main screen of the app.

Step 8. Now tap on 3-dot menu at top right and select Reboot recovery.

Step 9. You’ll enter TWRP recovery on your T-G4 soon enough. If you face any problem flashing recovery with Flashify app, then you can try the Rashr android app, it also helps you flash recovery in .img format to your rooted device.

Step 11. [Optional] It’s best if your take a nandroid backup right away. As we said earlier, it’s a lifesaver thing — if anything goes wrong, you can restore it from recovery mode and get device to working.

That’s it. You have TWRP 3.0 installed on your Gionee Elife E7 now.

Need help? Well, just give us a shout in comments section below, we’ll be happy to help.

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