It sounds correct if this is the same folder where you are right-clicking while holding another key down to open the command window. The TWRP.img file needs to be in that same folder.
It needs to be in the same folder as fastboot.exe
Make it an easily accessible folder like c:/adb
For instance, you have moved the TWRP file to the same folder where you are generating the command window? It has to be IN that same folder. You can SEE the TWRP.img file IN that folder? I would even suggest you take a screenshot with Paint and post it here, so we can verify that.
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This is what my folder looks like. Last time I manually flashed TWRP via ADB was back in 2015. Because after you flash TWRP, then you can flash newer versions of TWRP within TWRP.
But you can clearly see two TWRP files in the same folder as fastboot.exe or mfastboot.exe (which ever you decided to use; I've used both). I copied and pasted the TWRP file to this folder, then made another copy which I re-named "recovery.img" -- but yes would be better to re-name it TWRP.img (since you are already typing the word "recovery" in the command, no need to confuse yourself). Still, you see all the files within the same folder.
When you type in the command window, any files you are referencing with fastboot/mfastboot have to be in that same folder.
You also clearly see all my Windows extensions are VISIBLE: .apk, .exe, .img, .zip, .bin, .dll, .txt, etc... I'm seeing the ENTIRE, COMPLETE FILE NAMES. This is important so you are very sure you are typing in the exact, entire file name for what you are flashing.
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This is what my folder looks like. Last time I manually flashed TWRP via ADB was back in 2015. Because after you flash TWRP, then you can flash newer versions of TWRP within TWRP.
But you can clearly see two TWRP files in the same folder as fastboot.exe or mfastboot.exe (which ever you decided to use; I've used both). I copied and pasted the TWRP file to this folder, then made another copy which I re-named "recovery.img" -- but yes would be better to re-name it TWRP.img (since you are already typing the word "recovery" in the command, no need to confuse yourself). Still, you see all the files within the same folder.
When you type in the command window, any files you are referencing with fastboot/mfastboot have to be in that same folder.
You also clearly see all my Windows extensions are VISIBLE: .apk, .exe, .img, .zip, .bin, .dll, .txt, etc... I'm seeing the ENTIRE, COMPLETE FILE NAMES. This is important so you are very sure you are typing in the exact, entire file name for what you are flashing.
But he used fastboot successfully already to unlock his bootloader. I'm puzzled why he can't find the folder to copy and paste TWRP file into that fastboot folder. Or just drag it in there.
@bigmatt503, If you don't know where you installed the ADB/fastboot stuff, then INSTALL IT AGAIN and look where Windows tells you it's being installed. GO FIND THAT FOLDER and copy/paste TWRP (the actual file, NOT a "shortcut") into that folder where fastboot.exe is installed.
Your screenshot clearly shows that's not the original fastboot.exe file -- it says "shortcut". Like when you place a shortcut on the desktop. You can also tell because in the wider screenshot, you see the file size is only 1k. You need the original file, which is almost 200k.
BUT, do NOT move fastboot.exe to where you have TWRP. Instead, MOVE the TWRP file (not a shortcut, but the actual file) to your fastboot folder.
I'm baaack... To the other person that said something about flashify or the official twrp app. Neither one seem to work. At this point I have cleaned up my pc and still nothing. I also installed everything on my old laptop and it's the EXACT same thing!! I've been out of the loop for so long when it come to this. I'm going to get this eventually. Anybody know of a good YouTube video on installing twrp?
Your screenshot clearly shows that's not the original fastboot.exe file -- it says "shortcut". Like when you place a shortcut on the desktop. You can also tell because in the wider screenshot, you see the file size is only 1k. You need the original file, which is almost 200k.
BUT, do NOT move fastboot.exe to where you have TWRP. Instead, MOVE the TWRP file (not a shortcut, but the actual file) to your fastboot folder.
If you don't know where you installed the ADB/fastboot stuff, then INSTALL IT AGAIN and look where Windows tells you it's being installed. GO FIND THAT FOLDER and copy/paste TWRP into that folder where fastboot.exe is installed.
Yes, I can run other commands in fastboot. I'm just having an issue get twrp in the right folder. Thanks for everyone's help!!
hello bro i want to remove root my phone turn off sometimes and stuck at moto boot logo and wont turn on without these root process from pc plz tell me how to remove it
Look, think logically. You just need the REAL TWRP file in the same folder as where you installed ADB/fastboot.
Go ask the guy who told you to do it -- @killerxda. I told you NOT to do that.
But make sure it's the REAL TWRP file you put into the fastboot folder, not a shortcut. In that screenshot, he has only Windows shortcuts (not the actual files) for both fastboot and TWRP. He has to go find where he downloaded the actual TWRP file...
I see..... Well, he can find the real TWRP using the same right-click method on the TWRP shortcut.
I just wanted to say thank you. After all the crap I went through.... I finally have twrp installed. I just had to make a folder and clean up a bunch of old crap from my old droid dna.But make sure it's the REAL TWRP file you put into the fastboot folder, not a shortcut. In that screenshot, he has only Windows shortcuts (not the actual files) for both fastboot and TWRP. He has to go find where he downloaded the actual TWRP file...
Were you running Marshmallow MCG 251-5? Because the root is made for that version and i have no reboot problems with it.
fastboot oem config fsg-id ""
