[Q] TWRP vs Clockwork Mod?

[martyxng]

Is one safer than the other for the Galaxy Nexus (Verizon)? I used the Galaxy Nexus Root Toolkit, and left the default options to unlock and root, so it should have installed TWRP, but I can't seem to get into it.....before I mess with it further, shall I just try to flash the ClockworkMod recoevery instead? That's what I have used for years and I am used to it.

 

[Esteway.619]

Its mostly user preferred. I like twrp because it has way more features than cwm. It also backs up and restores faster than cwm IMO. U can also change the theme with twrp. The main thing is they both do the same thing.

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[slayr76]

TWRP is easier to navigate also an has a way better ui.

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[namtombout]

Is one safer than the other for the Galaxy Nexus (Verizon)? I used the Galaxy Nexus Root Toolkit, and left the default options to unlock and root, so it should have installed TWRP, but I can't seem to get into it.....before I mess with it further, shall I just try to flash the ClockworkMod recoevery instead? That's what I have used for years and I am used to it.

Use goomanager to install the latest twrp if you're having trouble. Like the post above it's user preference but from what I've seen twrp is recommended over cwm

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[ntb81]

I don't think you have to worry about one being not as safe as the other. They're both totally dependable if you know how to use them. The one thing I would say is that TWRP tends to be little faster than CWM, such which can sometimes hang a bit after certain using certain functions, but that's really not a difference maker in my opinion. Otherwise, each has a few features that the other doesn't, but both have all the core functions most people need.

 

[player911]

I have always used clockwork. I tried TWRP a few times and it felt very unpolished and buggy. I was forced to go back to CWM and just decided to stay.

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[strumcat]

The last couple of versions of twrp have been pretty buggy, so I scanned the twrp dev thread for clues to a good stable version. Settled on 2.3.2.1 and it has tested out well so far. No issues.

It's just a lot easier and faster to use than cwm imo.

 

[tshelby73]

I started with twrp. I just switched to cwm touch as I just recently couldn't restore my large backups with twrp. Not sure how cwm is going to work haven't restored yet but it worked fine on my x2.

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[chasew83]

definitely TWRP, way easier to navigate IMO. i used to use CWM but once i switched to TWRP i wont go back. even with the latest versions having a few bugs still like it. all in all very smooth and simple to navigate.