If you own a Moto G4 or Moto G4 Plus and want to enhance your device’s capabilities, installing TWRP (Team Win Recovery Project) can be a great option. TWRP is a custom recovery that allows you to install custom ROMs, make system backups, and perform other advanced tasks on your device. In this article, we will walk you through the step-by-step process of installing TWRP on your Moto G4.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure you have the following set up:

  1. ADB and Fastboot installed: We recommend using Minimal ADB and Fastboot, which you can download from XDA (link provided in the full tutorial).
  2. Download the TWRP image: You will need to download the specific TWRP image for the Moto G4 or Moto G4 Plus. Rename it to “TWRP.img” and move it into the same directory as your ADB and Fastboot executables.

Step 1: Enable Developer Mode and USB Debugging

  1. Go to Settings on your Moto G4 and scroll down to “About Phone”.
  2. Tap on “Build Number” seven times to enable Developer Mode.
  3. Go back to Settings and locate “Developer Options”.
  4. Enable “USB Debugging” mode.

Step 2: Launch Minimal ADB and Fastboot

  1. Double-click on the Minimal ADB and Fastboot shortcut that was created during installation. This will open a command prompt window.
  2. Type in adb devices and press Enter to ensure that your device is connected properly. If successful, you should see a message stating that the daemon has been started.

Step 3: Connect Moto G4 to PC

  1. Connect your Moto G4 to your PC using a USB cable.
  2. If prompted on your device, select “Always allow” for USB debugging.

Step 4: Boot Moto G4 into Fastboot Mode

  1. Power off your Moto G4.
  2. Press and hold the Power and Volume Down buttons simultaneously to enter Fastboot mode.

Step 5: Flash TWRP Recovery

  1. In the command prompt window, type fastboot flash recovery TWRP.img and press Enter. This will flash the TWRP image to the recovery partition of your device.
  2. Once the process is complete, you will see a message indicating that the write was successful.

Step 6: Boot into TWRP Recovery

  1. Use the Volume Down button to highlight “Recovery Mode” on the Fastboot screen.
  2. Press the Power button to select this option.
  3. Your Moto G4 will now boot into TWRP Recovery mode.

Step 7: Optional: Keep System Read-Only

  1. In TWRP Recovery mode, you will be presented with the option to keep the system partition read-only.
  2. If you only intend to perform specific tasks, such as rooting your device, you can choose to keep it read-only.
  3. However, if you want to fully utilize TWRP’s features, swipe to allow modifications.

Step 8: Explore TWRP Features

  1. In TWRP Recovery mode, you can perform various actions.
  2. You can install SuperSU to root your device.
  3. Creating a backup of your Android system is highly recommended. You can do this in the Backup section.
  4. You can also choose to reboot back into Android.

Step 9: Verify TWRP Installation

  1. Power off your Moto G4.
  2. Boot into Fastboot mode by pressing and holding the Power and Volume Down buttons.
  3. From Fastboot mode, select “Recovery mode” to boot into TWRP and confirm that it is installed correctly.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed TWRP recovery on your Moto G4 or Moto G4 Plus. With TWRP, you can now explore a world of customization and advanced features for your device. Remember to exercise caution when making any system modifications and always create a backup before proceeding with any changes. Enjoy the enhanced capabilities that TWRP brings to your device!

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