How to Install TWRP 3.0 Custom Recovery on LG G3

By Staff Writer | Mar 26, 2016 02:01 PM EDT

LG G3 is now supported by TeamWin's latest custom recovery for Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow. TWRP 3.0 comes overhauled with redefined design strategy and some technical tweaks.

LG G3 can be fully supported for Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow via TWRP 3.0 custom recovery. G3 owners will now have the chance to customize their phones according to taste and personal preferences.

TeamWin made sure that TWRP 3.0 is easier to navigate through various sections. The design in particular aligns a lot more on Material Design making it a huge enhancement from the previous version of the custom recovery.

Before installing TWRP 3.0.0 custom recovery, the following reminders and prerequisites have to be noted first:

1.      Unlock LG G3's bootloader.

2.      Install LG PC Suite with full working ADB and Fastboot tool.

3.      Install TWRP Recovery on the phone here.

4.      Back up all necessary data here, including apps, SMS messages, contacts, call history, APN settings and more.

5.      Device warranty will be voided.

6.      Installing the any custom ROM induces risk of damaging device. Neither this site nor developers will be held responsible for such damage.

Here's a step-by-step guide to install TWRP 3.0 to LG G3:

1.      Configure ADB and Fastboot in the PC here.

2.      Connect phone to PC using the USB cable.

3.      Copy then paste downloaded ROM files to phone's memory or SD card.

4.      Download TWRP (twrp-3.0.0-2-hima.img) here and copy/paste it in the android-sdk-windows\platform-tools directory.

5.      Go to Fastboot/Bootloader mode 

6.      Type in: adb reboot bootloader

7.      Press Enter.

8.      Wait for the driver to be installed.

9.      Type in: fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.0.0-2-hima.img

10.  Press enter.

11.  Once completed, select Recovery and enter Recovery mode.

12.  Select "reboot system now" from the recovery menu

13.  Wait for TWRP to be installed.

To verify the update, go to Settings > About phone.

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