The Lenovo P2 (codename kuntao) launched in 2016 on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow and was later updated to Android 7.0 Nougat. It has official TWRP recovery support, and this guide covers installing TWRP and rooting the phone. You need to unlock the bootloader first, since the phone ships locked and cannot flash third-party files until it is unlocked.
The Lenovo P2 has a 5.5-inch 1920 x 1080 AMOLED display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 (MSM8953) octa-core processor, and 3GB or 4GB of RAM, with 32GB or 64GB of expandable storage. It has a 13MP rear camera, a 5MP front camera, and a large 5,100mAh battery.
What is TWRP recovery?
TWRP (TeamWin Recovery Project) is an open-source custom recovery with a touch interface that replaces the stock recovery. It lets you install custom ROMs and other flashable ZIP files, root the phone, and take full Nandroid backups, which the stock recovery cannot do.
Advantages of TWRP Recovery:
- Flash custom ROMs on the Lenovo P2.
- Flash modding ZIP files to customize the phone.
- Root and unroot easily by flashing Magisk.
- Create and restore full Nandroid backups.
- Flash image files.
- Remove bloatware.
- Wipe cache, data, and system when needed.
How to install official TWRP recovery on the Lenovo P2 (kuntao)
Go through the requirements below first.
Prerequisites
TWRP Recovery Details
| File Name |
TWRP Recovery |
| Support |
Official |
| Developer |
TWRP Team |
| Download Link |
dl.twrp.me/kuntao |
Disclaimer
GetDroidTips is not responsible for any damage or error that happens to your device during or after this guide. Back up first and proceed at your own risk.
Steps to install TWRP over fastboot
- Enable Developer options: go to Settings > About phone and tap Build number seven times.
- In Developer options, turn on USB debugging (and OEM unlocking if it is not already on).
- Rename the TWRP image to twrp.img and put it in your ADB and Fastboot folder, then open a command window there.
- Connect the phone and run
adb reboot bootloader to enter Fastboot mode (or power off and hold Volume Up + Power).
- Confirm the connection with
fastboot devices.
- Flash TWRP with
fastboot flash recovery twrp.img.
- Reboot straight into recovery so stock recovery does not restore itself. You can also boot it once with
fastboot boot twrp.img.
How to root the Lenovo P2 with Magisk
Rooting gives you administrator (superuser) access to the system, so you can remove bloatware, run root-only apps, and tweak the system. It can void the warranty and stop official OTA updates, so proceed carefully. With TWRP installed, copy the Magisk ZIP to the phone, boot into TWRP, and flash it. Reboot, then open the Magisk app to confirm root. SuperSU is discontinued, so Magisk is the current way to root.
Download Magisk and Root Guide
FAQ
Do I need an unlocked bootloader?
Yes. You must unlock the bootloader before flashing TWRP, which wipes the phone.
Is this official TWRP?
Yes. The Lenovo P2 (kuntao) has an official TWRP build on dl.twrp.me, so you are flashing an official recovery, not an unofficial port.
Does installing TWRP root the phone?
No. TWRP is the recovery. To root, flash Magisk from TWRP afterwards.
Why Magisk and not SuperSU?
SuperSU is discontinued and no longer updated. Magisk is the current root solution and can also hide root from apps.
That is how you install TWRP and root the Lenovo P2. If you have any questions, leave a comment below.
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