Download and Install Pitch Black Recovery for Xiaomi Redmi 5A

Xiaomi Redmi 5A (codename: riva) launched in November 2016. The phone came out of the box with Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow. On this page, you will find the...

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Pitch Black Recovery

Pitch Black Recovery Project (PBRP) is a Custom Recovery that is purely based on TWRP (Team Win Recovery Project). But it has a lot of extra features than TWRP Recovery. A group of developers has developed the Pitch Black Recovery Project (PBRP) that offers better customizations and options.

It allows you to install Custom ROMs, Custom Recovery files, third-party Modules, enable Camrea2API, flashing root files, and more. Meanwhile, you can also create backup & restore, mount & wipe storage, sideload ADB, and more. Check out its advantages below.

PBRP Advantages:

Support MIUI OTA Updates

Treble and Non-Treble ROMs supported

Full dark theme with changeable accents and texts

Up-to-date with Android Pie

Organized menus

Misc tool includes

SuperSU installer and remover

Magisk installer and remover

Universal flashable file for all variant of a device

Supports multilingual

Backup, Restore, Mount, Wipe

ADB Sideload, Terminal, MTP fix, App Delete, PIN remover

So on…

So, let’s check out how to install Pitch Black recovery for Redmi 5A riva.

Pitch Black Recovery Changelog:

v3.0.0
- Fully Redesigned UI
- Added new Keychecks While Flashing PBRP or recovery.img or Ramdisk
- Fully Redesigned Website https://pitchblackrecovery.com
- New Android like Power Menu (Activated via power key hold)
- Flashlight toggled by Vol up(+) on hold
- New Scrollable Advanced menu
- Totally Redesigned Icons
- Removed old unnecessary Theming Stuff
- Tested on almost all handy Resolutions
- Flashlight toggle on Lockscreen
- More checks for SAR/Non-SAR\
- New Navbar
- Support on almost all Android version (5.0+)
- Update ozip decrypt
- Fix up ozip print logs & take all paths
- Update FUNDING.yml
- Fixed encrypted removal checks & buttons
- Add Flag for disabling treble compatibility by default
- Is_Data_Wiped: Simplify function signature
- Unified  AB_OTA_UPDATER
- Change AB device log storage to /data/recovery
- Delay start if specified in board
- Optimize touchscreen driver initialization delay.

v2.9.0
- Update kernel
- Update DM Verity Logic
- Update magisk
- Update unroot magisk
- Some bug fixed

Steps to Install Pitch Black Recovery for Redmi 5A

Before starting the installation process, make sure to check out all the pre-requirements and download links at first. After following all the requirements, you can proceed to the fastboot installation method below.

Pre-Requirements:

Both the guide and recovery files are supported for the Redmi 5A (riva) device only.
You will have to unlock the bootloader on Redmi 5A before doing anything.
A PC/Laptop and a USB Cable are required.
Maintain the phone battery more than 60% at least.
Install the Latest Xiaomi USB Drivers on your PC.
Download ADB and Fastboot tool for Windows and For Mac.

Disclaimer:

We’re at GetDroidTips won’t be responsible for any kind of damage/error that occurs to your device while/after following the guide or flashing the file. Do it at your own risk. Make sure to take a complete backup at first.

Download Links:

Download Pitch Black Recovery

Fastboot Installation Process:

First of all, you need to connect your Redmi 5A device to the computer.
Then go to the Fastboot mode from your device. [Switch off > Press and hold Power + Volume Up button for a few seconds]
Download the recovery.img file from the link given above and copy it to the installed ADB folder on your computer something like this. (C: > Proriva Files > ADB & Fastboot)
Now, press Shift+ right-click on the blank area into the folder and open Command Windows.
Next, type the below command in the command window to check whether the device is connected in fastboot mode or not:

fastboot devices

If you get a device serial number on your screen, you’re good to go. Otherwise, reconnect your device again in fastboot mode and make sure that USB Debugging is enabled.
Now, type another command mentioned below and hit enter:

fastboot --disable-verity --disable-verification flash vbmeta vbmeta.img

fastboot flash recovery <pbrp-recovery.img>

Next, type the last command to boot into recovery:

fastboot boot <pbrp-recovery.img>

It will boot your device into the Pitch Black Recovery interface. Next, follow the below process.

Step 2: Zip Flashing

Now, the Pitch Black Recovery Menu will open. Go to Install > Locate and select the Pitch Black Recovery zip file and swipe to confirm flash.
Restart your device.
That’s it. You’ve successfully flashed PBRP.

We hope that this easy guide is helpful to you and you’ve successfully installed the PBRP on the Redmi 5A device. For any queries, you can write down in the comments below.

Download and Install Pitch Black Recovery for Xiaomi Redmi 5A

Pitch Black Recovery

PBRP Advantages:

Steps to Install Pitch Black Recovery for Redmi 5A

Pre-Requirements:

Download Links:

Fastboot Installation Process:

Step 2: Zip Flashing

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