If getting a custom ROM on your Android device is your target, then you should turn to TWRP as it is an open-source software custom recovery image for Android-based devices. The TWRP works by providing a touchscreen-enabled interface that allows the installation of third-party software builds for your hardware. The latest TWRP 3.6.2 update has brought better optimization.
The latest TWRP 3.6.2 update has started rolling out and it brings a lot of bug fixes along with better optimization. Specific features include better encryption handling, changes in boot control to help with image flashing as well as fixes for backward compatibility. Sources say the TWRP team is working on Android 12, however, till then, we’ll keep an eye out for more tweaks.
It is also safe to note that the latest TWRP 3.6.2 update is for specific devices and not all androids. Samsung Galaxy Note 20 and S20 have gotten official TWRP among some other devices. We hope it will be available to more devices gradually. Meanwhile, let’s see what the latest TWRP 3.6.2 update offers.
The latest TWRP 3.6.2 update changelog
Android 9 and Android 11 Branches
- A12 keymaster keyblob structure file update (for no pin encryption), thanks to zhenyolka and Quallenauge
Fixes
- Bootctrl override for image flashing, thanks to CaptainThrowback
Android 9 Branch
- Dump functions for Keymaster 3 thanks to koron393
Android 11 Branch
- Map FFS handle gets recreated whenever the USB cable is unplugged, thanks to nijel8
Fixes
- Compile vendor kernel module loading support only if requested, thanks to CaptainThrowback
- Missing SELinux contexts added, thanks to CaptainThrowback
- Sepolicy comparison on vendor fixed, thanks to webgeek1234
As usual, you can get the TWRP by flashing and manually installing it. If you’re new to the system, then you can simply get a full guide on how to install the software.
