OnePlus 12 TWRP Recovery and How to Root Guide

On this page, we will guide you to install the TWRP Recovery on the OnePlus 12 (codename: waffle). This guide contains both the written instruction and a video...

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Last updated on February 3, 2026

Mohammed Huwais

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I started my career as a blogger in 2014 and also worked on an Android niche platform to gain extra income. I cover the topic on How to guides, software updates, Custom ROM updates and also product review. I'm 24 years old, completed MBA (Master of Business Administration) from Sikkim Manipal University.

OnePlus 12 Device Overview:

The OnePlus 12, launched in December 2023, brings forth an impressive blend of features and specifications. With dimensions of 164.3 x 75.8 x 9.2 mm and weighing 220 g, it boasts a robust build comprising a Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front, Gorilla Glass back, and aluminum frame, ensuring durability and elegance. Featuring IP65 waterproof and dustproof rating, it’s designed to withstand various environmental challenges. The device showcases a vibrant LTPO AMOLED display spanning 6.82 inches, with Dolby Vision and HDR10+ support, operating at 120Hz and reaching up to 4500 nits peak brightness, offering immersive visuals for users.

Running on Android 14, OxygenOS 14 (International), or ColorOS 14 (China), the OnePlus 12 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, coupled with an Adreno 750 GPU. It provides ample memory configurations ranging from 256GB/12GB RAM to 1TB/24GB RAM, leveraging UFS 4.0 storage technology for enhanced performance. The device features a versatile triple-camera setup, including Hasselblad Color Calibration, capable of capturing high-resolution images and videos, including 8K video recording. With a robust 5400 mAh Li-Po battery and fast charging capabilities of up to 100W wired and 50W wireless, the OnePlus 12 ensures extended usage and quick recharging, making it a compelling choice in the smartphone market.

TWRP Recovery and its Advantages

Team Win Recovery Project is an open-source software custom recovery image for Android-based devices. It provides a touchscreen-enabled interface that allows users to install third-party firmware and back up the current system which is functions often unsupported by stock recovery images. – Wikipedia

Advantages of TWRP Recovery:

You can flash Custom ROM on OnePlus 12 using TWRP
You can flash modding zip files to customize your phone
Easy to flash and use Xposed Modules using TWRP
Easy to Root and Unroot using TWRP Recovery flashable zip SuperSU
You can install Magisk on OnePlus 12
Easy to Create and Restore Nandroid Backup using TWRP Recovery.
Easy access to restore the Nandroid Backup.
You can flash the image file using TWRP Recovery on OnePlus 12
Easy to remove all bloatware using TWRP Recovery on OnePlus 12.
To underclock and overclock.
You can clean Wipe, Cache, and Data.

Steps to Install TWRP Recovery on OnePlus 12 (waffle)

Before going to the TWRP installation process, make sure to follow all the pre-requirements mentioned below properly.

Pre-Requirements:

The file and guide are supported for the OnePlus 12 (waffle) model only. Don’t try it on other devices.
OnePlus 12 bootloader should be unlocked.
A PC/Laptop and a USB cable are required for this process.
Make sure to take a Full Backup of Device Data (No Root).
Charge your device battery to full.
Download All Required Files:
- No Verity Opt Encrypt and VBMeta.img
- Download SuperSU Zip – For root using SuperSU
- Download Magisk Zip – For root using Magisk
- USB Drivers: OnePlus USB Drivers
- Download ADB and Fastboot and install them on your PC

TWRP Recovery Details

File Name	TWRP Recovery
Support	Unknown
Version	Latest
Developer	Nebrassy

Download TWRP Recovery

Disclaimer:

GetDroidTips will not be responsible for any kind of damage or error that occurs to your device while/after installing the files or following this guide. Make sure to take a complete backup before doing anything. Do this at your own risk.

Install TWRP via ADB and Fastboot Tool

After downloading all the required files, drivers, and tools, follow the installation process.

First of all, enable the Developer Options and USB Debugging mode on your device.
Head over to the device Settings > System > About Phone > then tap on the Build Number seven times to enable Developer options mode.
Now, go to the Developer options in the Settings menu and turn on the toggle to enable USB debugging.
Next, open the ADB & Fastboot folder on your computer. Then press and hold the Shift key and right mouse click to open the command window.
Turn off your device > Press and hold the Volume Up + Power button together for a few seconds to enter into Fastboot mode.
Connect your device with the PC via a USB cable and type the following code on the command windows and hit enter:

adb reboot bootloader

Now, your device is connected successfully as a fastboot device.
Type the following command and hit enter to check the fastboot device is connected or not:

fastboot devices

Download the correct image file and copy the file into the same folder as your adb and fastboot binaries. Rename the image to twrp.img and type:
```
fastboot boot twrp.img
```
Now, in order to install TWRP Recovery on your phone permanently, type the following command and press enter:

fastboot flash recovery twrpname.img

To just boot, you can use the command fastboot boot twrpname.img
That’s it. You’ve successfully installed the TWRP Recovery on the OnePlus 12 device. Now, you have to flash the Root.

What is Root?

Smartphone Rooting is the unofficial way to enable an administrator or superuser access to your device system and subsystem. Therefore, the user can easily tweak, change, edit, or delete system files and apps easily.

With the help of rooting, you can uninstall bloatware, increase device performance, reduce battery draining, install Xposed modules, and more. However, smartphone rooting will void the device warranty and you may not get software OTA updates anymore. An improper way of rooting can also brick your device easily. Therefore, make sure to follow the guide properly.

The advantage of Rooting:

You can get access to all files on your OnePlus 12, even the files present in the root directory of your phone.
You can increase the performance of your OnePlus 12 by overclocking.
By rooting you can increase battery life by underclocking the OnePlus 12.
Uninstall Bloatware on OnePlus 12.
You can block Ads on any Android applications such as Youtube and other game-related applications.

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By Rooting OnePlus 12, you can View, Edit, or Delete any system file inside the root directory.
You can install the Xposed Framework and many Xposed module support.

Steps to Root OnePlus 12

Guide to Root OnePlus 12 via SuperSU

Guide to Root OnePlus 12 via Magisk

We assume that this full-depth installation guide will be helpful to you. For any queries, feel free to ask in the comments below.