One of the most popular custom recoveries for Android devices is the Team Win Recovery Project, or better known to Android tweakers and modders alike as just TWRP. The group, led by XDA recognized developers “Dees_Troy” and “bigbiff”, has come out with a new major release compiled as version 2.8 which brings lots of new features and goodies to all and sundry.


The first thing you will notice from the changelog – which has a lot of new stuff – is the new native implementation of the C++ based MTP (Media Transfer Protocol). MTP is known for its capability to transfer various media files to and from portable devices. This makes transferring files from storage to emulated drives easier from within TWRP.

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There is also the new feature of executing ADB commands from within the recovery, something that could not be done before. And with the release and rising popularity of smartwatches and other such wearable devices, TWRP has also made sure that it is compatible with most of the smaller screens found in smartwatches and the like.

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For the full changelog, please check the source link. If you want to download and enjoy the new TWRP, download it straight from Team Win’s website. The installation of the custom recovery is as easy as you remember it, nothing’s changed. If you’re asking “what the heck is a custom recovery?” then this new version might not be for you.

SOURCE: XDA

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  1. So does this mean that I can say, plug a micro-sd to micro usb adapter into my phone and it can use the files contained on the micro-sd card?

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