TeamWin just released the TWRP recovery for Samsung Galaxy Alpha. TWRP is a custom recovery for Android devices that let’s you flash/install custom ROMs on your device. Plus, it also lets you take a nandroid backup of your device which is the most reliable backup to restore should you run into trouble or soft-brick your device.
With the TWRP 2.8, you could also connect the phone to PC in MTP mode even you’re in the recovery mode. This wasn’t possible before, neither with stock Android 3e recovery nor with CWM, and it was much needed. It’s particularly helpful transfer files you want to flash via recovery without needing to boot into system.
TWRP 2.8.1 also allows you to use the recovery via adb commands without touching the screen. This is particularly useful when you’re on your PC. You could even create batch programs to automate flashing of files via adb commands.
Custom ROMs, Mods/Tweaks, themes, etc. they all come packed in a custom recovery flashable package. And with TWRP recovery installed on your Galaxy Alpha, you’ll be able to install them easily on your device.
So without further ado, let’s hit the downloads section and flash TWRP recovery on your Galaxy Alpha.
DOWNLOADS (11.49 MB) Galaxy Alpha TWRP Recovery Odin v3.09 (972.43 KB) INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 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. Important Note: Backup important files stored on your Galaxy Alpha before proceeding with the steps below, so that in case anything goes wrong you’ll have a backup to restore your important files. Android Backup and Restore Guide: Apps and Tips If you see FAIL message instead of the RESET or PASS in Odin’s top left box, that’s a problem. Try this now: disconnect your Galaxy Alpha from PC, close Odin, remove phone’s battery and put it back inside in 3-4 seconds, open Odin and then repeat from Step 3 of this guide again. Also, If device is Stuck at setup connection or on any other process, then too, try this: disconnect your Galaxy Alpha from PC, close Odin, remove phone’s battery and put it back inside in 3-4 seconds, open Odin and then repeat from Step 3 of this guide again. That’s it. TWRP Recovery should now be installed on your Galaxy Alpha. BOOTING INTO RECOVERY MODE Enjoy!TWRP RECOVERY INFO
Name
TWRP Recovery
Version
2.8.1.0
Stability
Good
Credits
TeamWin
File name: openrecovery-twrp-2.8.1.0-slte.tar
File name: Odin_v3.09.zip
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