[RECOVERY][OFFICIAL][3.6.1-x] TWRP for Galaxy S10/e/+/5G Exynos

[tester2]

Many thanks for the essential and concise information!!

I'll look at Neo Backup.
I'm switching from Android 7+root+xposed (I changed phones once per 5-6 years, because I heavy customize it for my needs). So in phone "configuration phase" my goal is to have low-level backups of a whole system to quickly restore earlier checkpoints when things get messed up. Nandroid fulfilled this perfectly in the setup with old Android 7.
Thank you for the tips on where to continue searching.

 

[fbalder18]

Imho for device change Neo Backup is of more help than twrp backup. There is another piece of software für this purpose: Migrate NG. Personally I prefer Neo Backup, but I always make a backup with Migrate NG also, just in case of problems to have a second chance. But I never needed it so far.
I also make frequent backups with twrp to 'survive' configuration errors. Fortunately for my device twrp has A12 support.
You can make backup of system partition etc. using twrp and backup of data using Neo Backup. If backup of data partition with twrp is of extreme importance for you, you can configure your system not to encrypt the data partition. But you need to do it before you configure/install anything because data will be wiped. Disadvantage: your data can easily be read when you loose your phone.

 

[tester2]

Yes, I must prepare for frequent configuration errors and system crashes, because next few weeks I'll finetune, debloat, deinstall, install magisk/lsposed modules, etc. so probably I'll fu** up my system many times.
Disabling partition encryption to have TWRP nandroid is not an option.
But the question is: can TWRP make bit-to-bit encrypted partitions image (and restore it if needed) on OTG USB flash drive? Without decrypting it?

BTW regards one-time transfering data from old phone to new: why you don't use built-in Samsung's Smart Switch?
I read in this thread "never use Smart Switch" but didn't found yet any arguments why not.
(additionally there is an option to make occasional backups on USB flash drive by Smart Switch in phone Settings - it seems as an built-in alternative to Neo Backup/Migrate NG)

 

[fbalder18]

I think it is possible to make a data partition bit-to-bit backup in twrp using dd. You need a lot of space since gz to compress is not included in twrp. Probably one can use a binary from termux. But I think there is no riskless way to test the backup and restore using dd. The device should be /dev/block/platform/13d60000.ufs/by-name/userdata.
Probably you could use tar to backup and restore /data with the encrypted names and content.
If you need support to test probably I can find some time to assist. My second device I always could crash (as long as download mode is accessible...) is a S10.

I did not try Smart Switch yet. Isn't it necessary to have a Samsung account (that I don't have and want)? I understood that Smart Switch can only be used to transfer to a Samsung Galaxy One UI. The Samsung devices I have/had are/were all running a variant of LineageOS and my present daily driver isn't a Samsung at all.

 

[tester2]

Great tips. Thank you! I'll dig deeper into TWRP and dd and check it out.
Probably I will buy some old S10/Note10 with broken screen for ~$70-80 to only play with nandroid backups. I already spend too much time to configure my current daily driver (and didn't finish it yet) to get the risk starting from scratch. ; )

You didn't need to have Samsung account (at least for backup, but I didn't try restore it yet). You can use Smart Switch app icon or just go to Settings → Accounts and backups and save backup to SD/OTG flashdrive. More info here. It will backup of course One UI and other things too.

 

[fbalder18]

Probably I will buy some old S10/Note10 with broken screen for ~$70-80 to only play with nandroid backups.

That's not really necessary, only do it if you want to replace the display to have a fully working spare. You can send me a PM here so we can discuss this topic.

 

[patrykat]

hi i have a problem because i downloaded twrp on my s10 with exynos and twrp works normally it starts and i can download custom roms but the stock rom does not start at all what should i do to make it start

 

[patrykat]

hi i have a problem because i downloaded twrp on my s10 with exynos and twrp works normally it starts and i can download custom roms but the stock rom does not start at all what should i do to make it start

it starts to fire but stays on the samsung logo and then restarts

 

[fbalder18]

hi i have a problem because i downloaded twrp on my s10 with exynos and twrp works normally it starts and i can download custom roms but the stock rom does not start at all what should i do to make it start

it starts to fire but stays on the samsung logo and then restarts

Can you start into the TWRP user interface? On newer firmware you need to have an usb cable connected to a desktop computer to start recovery gui. Is the TWRP patched with Magisk?
When you are in TWRP gui, you can solve the problem with formatting the data partition. YOUR DATA WILL GET LOST!! No chance to get it back. YOUR DATA WILL GET LOST!! Press the Wipe button and then Format Data button. You will need to enter 'yes' and confirm that all your data will get lost. Then you can go back to the main screen and press Reboot button and then System. Then your system should boot.

 

[Defiant01]

Hello. I have a few questions, I am hoping that I can get answered if anyone is willing to help. I have a Sammy s10 exynos running rooted (w/magisk) android 10 & ianmcld version of TWRP. I would like to upgrade to android 12 (for newer security). I understand that I need a new twrp version. I also believe it is a good idea to upgrade to android 11 first then to android 12 (am I right or wrong?).

I am planning to patch twrp with magisk and ap file. insert patched twrp named recovery where the oem recovery is (after deleting of course). Is that all I need to do considering I already have the phone rooted (currently with magisk v 25.)?

I have been searching around a while (months) and haven't found a direct answer.
Also what version of TWRP for android 11 and which one for android 12?

Thank you very much in advance for your help in this matter.

 

[MetropolisPt1]

Hi all
I am using my G975F with Android 13 (LineageOS 20) and would really appreciate having a TWRP supporting this version fully. Is there anything around?
thx!

 

[suicyko]

coming from firmware OEM WC1 magisk rooted. Following rules from ianmacd and corscanu.

just flashed twrp 3.7.0_9-2 (first patched with Magisk app) / vbmeta on my G970F (s10e)
format /data on twrp to avoid bootloop and removing encryption ( WARNING because loss of ALL installed APP / pictures / downloads / docs .... and cleaning user preferences).

first long boot because environment is re-created by the system.
restore all ! working.
booting in recovery mode with magisk app ==> magisk applied
booting in recovery with buttons combination (vol up + bixby + power) ==> twrp

flawless victory !

 

[lngur]

The Recovery image is twrp_3.7.0_9-2-beyond0lte.img
The system is lineage-20.0-20230831-nightly-beyond0lte-signed.
Installation of multidisabler failed, but flashing vbmeta with heimdall seemed to be ok.

When installing or backuping images the error is
"Failed to mount '/vendor' (Invalid argument)";
"Failed to make backup folder".

 

[suicyko]

The Recovery image is twrp_3.7.0_9-2-beyond0lte.img
The system is lineage-20.0-20230831-nightly-beyond0lte-signed.
Installation of multidisabler failed, but flashing vbmeta with heimdall seemed to be ok.


When installing or backuping images the error is
"Failed to mount '/vendor' (Invalid argument)";
"Failed to make backup folder".


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What ROM u come from ? Seems that /data is encrypted