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How to Install Official TWRP Recovery on Samsung Galaxy Note 8 and Root it (All Variant)

Updated on December 7, 2020 by Abd Razaaq

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Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (codename: greatlte/greatqlte) (Exynos/Snapdragon) was launched in the year August 2017. The handset came with Android 7.1.1 Nougat and later upgraded to Android 9.0 Pie. Recently this device has received the official TWRP recovery support. So, on this page, we will guide you to install the TWRP Recovery on Galaxy Note 8. This guide contains both the written instruction and video tutorial to help you install it quickly. Make sure to download the files required and then jump straight into instruction on how to install TWRP Recovery on Galaxy Note 8.

Keep in mind that before heading over to the process, you will need to unlock the device bootloader at first. As the smartphone OEMs provide a locked bootloader to its devices due to some security concerns, in order to install any third-party file, you will need to unlock the bootloader. Then you will be capable to install TWRP Custom Recovery on your Galaxy Note 8 device and root as well. The TWRP Recovery can also take Nandroid backups, restore, wipe out system/data/cache, and more.

Talking about the specifications, Galaxy Note 8 features a 6.3-inches display with a screen resolution of 1440 x 2960 pixels. It is powered by Exynos 8895 Octa processor coupled with 6GB of RAM. The phone packs 64/128/256GB internal memory. The camera on the Galaxy Note 8 comes with Dual 12 MP and 8MP front shooting camera. It is backed by a Non-removable Li-Ion 3300 mAh battery with Fast battery charging (Quick Charge 2.0). It also has Iris scanner and fingerprint sensor on the back.

How to Install Official TWRP Recovery on Galaxy Note 8 and Root it

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Table of Contents

  • 1 TWRP Recovery and its Advantages
  • 2 Advantages of TWRP Recovery:
  • 3 How to Install Official TWRP Recovery on Galaxy Note 8 (greatlte/greatqlte)
    • 3.1 Pre-Requirements:
    • 3.2 TWRP Recovery Details
    • 3.3 Method: ODIN Flash Tool
  • 4 What is Root?
    • 4.1 The advantage of Rooting:
    • 4.2 Steps to Root Galaxy Note 8

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 Galaxy Note 8 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 Galaxy Note 8
  • 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 Galaxy Note 8
  • Easy to remove all bloatware using TWRP Recovery on Galaxy Note 8.
  • To underclock and overclock.
  • You can clean Wipe, Cache, and Data.

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  • How to Install AOSP Android 10 Q for Galaxy Note 8

How to Install Official TWRP Recovery on Galaxy Note 8 (greatlte/greatqlte)

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 Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (greatlte/greatqlte) model only. Don’t try it on other devices.
  • Samsung Galaxy Note 8 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:
    • Download SuperSU Zip – For root using SuperSU
    • Download Magisk Zip – For root using Magisk
    • USB Drivers: Samsung USB Drivers
    • Download ODIN Flash Tool and install it on your PC

TWRP Recovery Details

File Name TWRP Recovery
Version V3.4.0 and Higher
Support Official
Developer TWRP Team
Download Link
  • Download (Exynos – greatlte)
  • Download (Snapdragon – greatqlte)

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.

Method: ODIN Flash Tool

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

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  • 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 for seven times to enable Developer options mode.How to Install Official TWRP Recovery and Root it
  • Now, go to the Developer options in the Settings menu and turn on the toggle to enable USB debugging.How to Install Official TWRP Recovery and Root it
    • Now, run the Odin tool as an administrator on your PC.How to Install Official TWRP Recovery and Root it
  • We assume that you’ve already installed the ODIN tool.
  • Now, run the Odin tool as an administrator on your PC. How to Install Official TWRP Recovery and Root it
  • Reboot your Samsung device into Download mode.
  • Simply connect your handset to the computer using a USB cable.
  • After connecting the USB cable, you will see a blue sign in Odin interface in the ID:COM section with a USB port number.How to Install Official TWRP Recovery and Root it
  • Add the Recovery TWRP .tar file from that you’ve already downloaded earlier.
  • Click on the AP/PDA button and load it.
    How to Install Official TWRP Recovery and Root it
  • DO NOT check ‘Re-Partition’ under the Options tab.
  • You can also uncheck the ‘Auto Reboot’ option (optional).

How to Install Official TWRP Recovery and Root it

  • Click on ‘Start’ and wait for a few seconds until you see a message PASS.
  • Reboot the handset into recovery mode by press and hold the Volume Up + Home + Power buttons together. [For newer Samsung devices, press and hold Volume Up + Power together]
  • That’s it, guys. You’re done.

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. 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 Galaxy Note 8, even the files which present in the root directory of your phone.
  • You can increase the performance of your Galaxy Note 8 by overclocking.
  • By rooting you can increase battery life by underclocking Galaxy Note 8.
  • Uninstall Bloatware on Galaxy Note 8.
  • You can block Ads on any Android applications such as Youtube and other game-related applications.

Also Read: Top 5 Adblock Plus Alternatives for Android

  • By Rooting Galaxy Note 8, 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 Galaxy Note 8

Guide to Root Galaxy Note 8 via SuperSU

Guide to Root Galaxy Note 8 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.

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Tagged With: Samsung, Samsung Galaxy Note 8, TWRP Recovery

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