TWRP Recovery for Xiaomi Mi A2 and ROOT guide

INFORMATION OF THIS TWRP FOR Mi A2:

– TWRP version: 3.2.3.xx
– Built from – OmniROM AOSP source

DOWNLOAD LINK OF TWRP FOR Mi A2, OTHER DOWNLOADS AND REQUIRED GUIDES:

1. Connect the Mi A2 to the PC using the USB cable and install required USB driver
2. Install ADB and fastboot utility on Windows PC or Linux or MAC as per the PC you have
3. Reboot the Mi A2 into bootloader mode and Unlock bootloader of Mi A2
4. Then, on your PC, go to the directory where you have downloaded the TWRP for Mi A2 and then open the command console or terminal on this directory on your PC.
   – To open a command window on Windows OS in the current directory, press shift + Right Click anywhere on Windows explorer, or some folder.
   – Then on the menu opened, just press the “w” key on the keyboard or select “Open command window here” to open a command window.
5. Now connect your phone to the PC using a USB cable, if not connected yet.
6. Enter the following command on the opened command window:

   adb reboot bootloader

   to put your phone into bootloader mode where you can flash/install TWRP for Mi A2.
   

   If your phone asks for permission; such as “Allow USB debugging” then just tap on OK to proceed.
7. Now when your phone is on the bootloader mode just execute the following command on the console:

   fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.2.x.x-xxx.img

   While executing this command make sure to replace the twrp-3.2.x.x-xxx.img with the actual filename of the TWRP for Mi A2
8. Wait for the fastboot command to install the TWRP for Mi A2.
   Once it is done, execute the below command:

   fastboot reboot recovery

   on the command console to start the phone in TWRP recovery.

   IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU REBOOT INTO RECOVERY AND DISABLE FORCE ENCRYPTION BEFORE BOOTING INTO SYSTEM OR STARTING THE PHONE. IF NOT DONE THE TWRP WILL BE REPLACED BY STOCK RECOVERY.
9. From TWRP, disable encryption and flash the Disable Force Encryption zip file
   – Format data partition from TWRP to disable Encryption to be able to use the data partition.
   – Then you flash the Disable Force Encryption zip file so that the system will not encrypt it again.

You may now want to ROOT Mi A2 or may want to install some custom ROM or want to explore what else can you do with this TWRP? Head over to the following section to know more.

What to do after you install TWRP for Mi A2:

• You can enable Mi A2 ROOT access
• You can install one of the custom ROMs available for Mi A2
• You can install some of the mods available for Mi A2

Well, this isn’t it. You can install customized themes, sound mods, Xposed modules etc. after installing the TWRP for Mi A2.
TWRP recovery is the gateway to many goodies for your phone.

Now, if you want to ROOT Mi A2 then below is a step-by-step by guide for the same.

REQUIRED DOWNLOADS OR LINKS FOR Mi A2 ROOT GUIDE:

• The Mi A2 will not be rooted just by installing the SuperSU APK file on your Android phone.
• SuperSU APK Free or Pro version is just a SuperSU ROOT management application.
• The SuperSU APK Free or Pro app will ONLY work if you have already ROOTED your Android Phone.