Download TWRP Recovery for Infinix Hot 12 Pro | Root Using It

On this page, we will guide you to install the TWRP Recovery on Infinix Hot 12 Pro (X668C). This guide contains both the written instructions and a video...

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Last updated on February 3, 2026

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Infinix Hot 12 Pro Device Overview:

The Infinix Hot 12 Pro, launched in August 2022, delivers an affordable balance of performance and design for budget-conscious users. It sports a 6.6-inch IPS LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate, ensuring smoother scrolling and gaming experiences. Powered by the Unisoc Tiger T616 (12 nm) chipset and an octa-core CPU, the phone handles daily tasks efficiently. It comes with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage, expandable via microSD card, offering ample space for apps and media. Running Android 12 with XOS 10.6, it provides a feature-rich software experience with smart tools and customization options. The device’s design combines a glass front and plastic frame for a lightweight yet sturdy build.

Photography is handled by a dual rear camera setup featuring a 50MP primary sensor with autofocus and a QVGA lens for depth assistance, supported by a dual-LED flash. The 8MP selfie camera also includes an LED flash, ensuring bright shots in low light. It records Full HD videos at 1080p@30fps from both front and rear cameras.

The Hot 12 Pro includes practical features like a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, FM radio, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. With its 5000mAh battery and 18W fast charging, it provides reliable endurance for a full day’s use. Overall, the Infinix Hot 12 Pro is a capable entry-level smartphone offering solid performance, modern design, and dependable battery life.

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 Infinix Hot 12 Pro 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 Infinix Hot 12 Pro
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 Infinix Hot 12 Pro
Easy to remove all bloatware using TWRP Recovery on Infinix Hot 12 Pro.
To underclock and overclock.
You can clean Wipe, Cache, and Data.

Steps to Install TWRP Recovery For Infinix Hot 12 Pro (X668C)

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 Infinix Hot 12 Pro model. Don’t try it on other devices.
Infinix Hot 12 Pro 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 | VBMeta.img
- Download SuperSU Zip – For root using SuperSU
- Download Magisk Zip – For root using Magisk
- USB Drivers: Infinix USB Drivers
- Download ADB and Fastboot and install them on your PC

TWRP Recovery Details

File Name	TWRP Recovery
Version	Latest

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.

Method: 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

Now, in order to install TWRP Recovery on your phone, type the following command and press enter:

fastboot flash recovery_a twrp.img

fastboot flash recovery_b twrp.img

Then reboot in TWRP manually or using a fastboot command
```
fastboot oem reboot-recovery
```
Or
```
fastboot boot twrpname.img
```
That’s it. You’ve successfully installed the TWRP Recovery on the Infinix Hot 12 Pro 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 Infinix Hot 12 Pro, even the files present in the root directory of your phone.
You can increase the performance of your Infinix Hot 12 Pro by overclocking.
By rooting you can increase battery life by underclocking Infinix Hot 12 Pro.
Uninstall Bloatware on Infinix Hot 12 Pro.
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 Infinix Hot 12 Pro, 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 Infinix Hot 12 Pro

Guide to Root Infinix Hot 12 Pro via SuperSU

Guide to Root Infinix Hot 12 Pro 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.