In this guide, we will show you the steps to install the TWRP Recovery on your Galaxy A52s 5G. When it comes to stripping to the custom development, then everyone would be on the same page regarding the statement that a custom recovery is the most powerful tool that one could have in their arsenal.
From flashing a custom ROM such as the latest One UI 6 port to creating a Nandroid backup or wiping data on numerous partitions, the possibilities stand endless. So owing to the plethora of benefits involved, let’s make you aware of the steps to install the TWRP Recovery on your Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G.
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Perks and Risks of TWRP Recovery
Once you have installed the TWRP Recovery, you could then flash a plethora of mods and ZIPs onto your device. Along the same lines, you could also take a backup of all the partitions on your devices via its Nandroid Backup feature. Then if you root your device via Magisk [by flashing it via TWRP], you would have gained access to the system partition. Consequently, you could try out a plentitude of mods, including the likes of Magisk Modules, Viper4Android, Xposed Framework, and Substratum Themes among others.
However, these tweaks come with a few risks as well. First off, the process requires an unlocked bootloader. Doing so will wipe off all the data and could nullify the warranty as well. Likewise, Knox will also be tripped which will result in the inability to use banking apps. Likewise, Netflix WideVine L1 will be degraded to L3, hence Full HD resolution might not be supported. If all this is well and good, then let’s proceed ahead with the steps to install TWRP Recovery on
Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G
How to Install TWRP on Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G
The below instructions are listed under separate sections for ease of understanding. Make sure to follow the same sequence as mentioned. Droidwin and its members wouldn’t be held responsible in case of a thermonuclear war, your alarm doesn’t wake you up, or if anything happens to your device and data by performing the below steps.
STEP 1: Unlock the Bootloader on Galaxy A52s 5G
First and foremost, you will have to unlock the bootloader on your device. For that, you may refer to our comprehensive guide on Unlock Bootloader on Samsung Galaxy Devices. Once the process is complete and your device boots up, don’t restore the data yet, as your device will again have to go for a wipe in the subsequent step.
STEP 2: Boot Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G to Download Mode
You will have to boot your device to Download Mode so that you are able to flash the required mods. So either refer to our detailed guide on How to Boot any Samsung Device to Download Mode or refer to the below shorter instructions:
- To begin with, power off your device.
- Then press and hold the Power and Volume Up keys and your device will be booted to Stock Recovery.
- Now highlight the Reboot to Bootloader option using the Volume keys and then press the Power key to confirm it.
- Your device should now boot to the Download Mode.
STEP 3: Install Odin
Next up, you will have to download and install the Odin Tool onto your PC. This is needed to flash the TWRP and to disable AVB on your device. So get hold of the latest Odin from here: Download: Odin3-v3.14.4.zip. Once downloaded, extract it to any convenient location on your PC.
STEP 4: Disable Android Verified Boot on Samsung Galaxy A71
Next up, you will have to disable AVB on your device which would then allow you to flash the desired custom binary (in this case, TWRP and Magisk).
- So start off by downloading the vbmeta_disabled.tar file onto your PC.
- Now connect your device to the PC via USB cable (make sure that it is booted to Download Mode)
- Then launch the Odin Tool and click on the Userdata button.
- Navigate to the vbmeta_disabled.tar file, select it and click Open.
- Finally, click on the Start button. You shall now get a prompt on your device, stating that “You have to reset your device to factory settings”.
- So use the Volume Keys to select the reset option and hit the Power key to confirm it.
Your device will now undergo a reset and then, the AVB stands disabled. You may now proceed ahead to install the TWRP Recovery on Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G.
STEP 6: Download TWRP Recovery for Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G
You could now grab the latest custom recovery for your device from the below link. [Credits: XDA Dev BlackMesa123]
TWRP Recovery for Galaxy A52s 5G: Download Link
STEP 7: Install TWRP Recovery on Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G
- Launch the Odin Tool on your PC and click on the AP button.
- Navigate to the downloaded TWRP.tar file, select it and click Open.
- Finally, hit the Start button and TWRP will be flashed onto your device.
- Now press and hold the Power and Volume Up to boot your device to TWRP.
STEP 8: Format Data
- From TWRP, go to Wipe > Format Data > type in YES.
- Then hit the checkmark and wait for the reset to complete.
- Once done, go to Reboot and select System. Your device will now boot to the OS.
That’s it. These were the steps to install the TWRP Recovery on your Galaxy A52s 5G. If you have any queries concerning the aforementioned steps, do let us know in the comments. We will get back to you with a solution at the earliest.
