How to Install TWRP Recovery and Root Redmi K20: Xiaomi knows how to build a great budget smartphone! Xiaomi has proved themselves in the past with the Pocophone F1. Pocophone F1 is arguably the best smartphone in the year 2018. Despite being a huge hit in the market Xiaomi did not release the successor for the Pocophone F1, but that is where Redmi K20 Pro came to fill in and the company also launched Redmi K20 in the same event.
Xiaomi’s entire business model is resided on the budget smartphone segment with the Redmi series accounting for the majority of overall sales! Will Xiaomi made a lot of flagship phones in the past, for example, the Mi 8, Mi 9, and the Mi Mix phones. But the Redmi lineup has been the brand’s bread and butter, at least in India!
No one can technically identify which one is Redmi K20 and which is K20 Pro when placed side-by-side. The main differences here are in regards to the primary sensor and specs.
Redmi K20 Specifications
Redmi K20 boasts a 6.39 inch super AMOLED display with the aspect ratio of 19.5:9. The resolution of this display is 1080 x 2340 pixels and the pixel density of this panel is about 403 PPI.
Underneath the hood, as mentioned earlier, the device is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 chipset which is coupled with 6 GB of RAM for 8 GB of Ram. As far as the internal storage is concerned the device is made available in three storage variants which include 64 GB, 128 GB, and 256 GB. Adreno 618 handles the graphic duties here.
As one would expect, Xiaomi did not cut any corners in regards to the cameras. Both the Redmi K20 and K20 Pro come with a similar camera setup with three cameras on the back and one pop-up selfie camera. The primary sensor is a 48 megapixel unit with F/1.8 aperture.
Redmi K20 boasts a 6.39 inch super AMOLED display with the aspect ratio of 19.5:9. The resolution of this display is 1080 x 2340 pixels and the pixel density of this panel is about 403 PPI.
Underneath the hood, as mentioned earlier, the device is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 chipset which is coupled with 6 GB of RAM for 8 GB of Ram. As far as the internal storage is concerned the device is made available in three storage variants which include 64 GB, 128 GB, and 256 GB. Adreno 618 handles the graphic duties here.
As one would expect, Xiaomi did not cut any corners in regards to the cameras. Both the Redmi K20 and K20 Pro come with a similar camera setup with three cameras on the back and one pop-up selfie camera. The primary sensor is a 48 megapixel unit with F/1.8 aperture. But for that, you will need to unlock the bootloader and have the TWRP recovery. Now, in this post, we are going to discuss how to install TWRP Recovery and Root Redmi K20
Pre-Requisites to Download TWRP Recovery on Redmi K20
- Installing the USB Drivers on your Windows, Mac, Linux devices.
- Before you start, make sure that the Redmi Note 9 Pro is charged at least 70%.
- Next up, Install ADB and Fastboot Drivers and tools and platform-tools on your Windows, Mac, Linux running PC’s
- Make sure you have enabled the USB Debugging and OEM Unlocking.
- Bootloader should be unlocked (You can follow this guide to know How to Unlock Bootloader of Redmi K20)
- Back up all the necessary files as Bootloader Unlock wipes internal storage.
- Download TWRP Recovery for Redmi K20
What is TWRP Recovery?
All the Android phones have their own recovery which can be used to perform some simple tasks like wiping the data, clearing cache, and etc. But these recoveries are manufacturer oriented and can only flash original images or files from the company. Now, that is where TWRP Recovery for Redmi K20 comes into the action.
In general, TWRP is one of the most popular recovery projects. TWRP stands for Team Win Recovery Project. TWRP is one of the finest Android recovery projects which is available for a plethora of devices. Choosing TWRP recovery over stock recovery adds in a load of benefits. For starters, the UI here is very much interactive with many advanced features. Using TWRP Recovery for Redmi K20, you can switch various ROMs, test out a set of mods and other features.
TWRP Recovery for Redmi K20 (Features)
- You can flash Custom ROMs. (Best Custom ROMs for Redmi K20 in August 2020)
- Flash Magisk and root the device.
- Flash various mods like Dolby Atmos, and other audio mods.
- Integrated Format options.
- Mount Storage
- SD Card Partition features
- ADB Sideload and Terminal Access.
How to Install TWRP Recovery on Redmi K20
- On your Redmi Note 9 Pro, enter settings then navigate to About Phone and tap on the MIUI version 7 times.
- Go back to the home page of settings and open Additional settings.
- Here you will find the Developer options, click and select on it to open. Here you will have to enable USB Debugging and Enable OEM unlock.
- Once done, open the ADB folder on your computer and connect your device to PC.
- Here you will have to enter CMD or Powershell type ADB Devices, now it will show the list of devices connected. Now type ADB Reboot bootloader
- Now enable the pop-up on your phone’s screen and you will enter fastboot mode on your phone. The Mi Bunny will appear by which you can confirm that you have entered bootloader or fastboot mode.
- Copy the TWRP which you have downloaded previously and rename it to TWRP.img
- In CMD or PowerShell, type fastboot devices to make sure that your device is connected.
- Once made sure, enter fastboot flash recovery twrp.img
- Now you have installed TWRP Recovery on Redmi Note 9 Pro. You can press and hold volume up + power key to enter recovery anytime.
How to Root Redmi K20 using Magisk
- Download Magisk.zip and place it in your downloads section of your internal storage.
- Enter recovery mode by pressing volume up + power key together.
- Now go-ahead to the downloads section and select and swipe to install magisk.
- That is it, this is how to install TWRP recovery and root Redmi K20
Conclusion
That is it! You have successfully did completed the process of install TWRP recovery and Root Redmi K20. If this article helped you to install TWRP recovery and root Redmi K20, show us some love by sharing this post with the device users who might require a guide. Now that you have done that, it is time for me to bid you adieu. Until next time, Stay Techy!
Android Jungles’ Editor Tarun Tej is a Bangalore-based writer and journalist whose work has appeared in True-Tech, DroidJournal, DroidViews, and various other online publications. An avid photographer, music-lover, and film-buff. He finds ultimate joy when writing about the latest tech and geek stuff. His interests are ranging from anything to do with mobiles, cameras, and any gadget for that matter.
