How to Install Official TWRP Recovery on Realme XT and Root it

Realme XT (codename: RMX1921) was launched in the year September 2019. The handset came with 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 Realme XT. 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 instructions on how to install TWRP Recovery and Root your Realme XT.

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 their 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 Realme XT device and root as well. The TWRP Recovery can also take Nandroid backups, restore, wipe out system/data/cache, and more.

Realme XT is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 chipset coupled with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. It also supports a 256GB external memory card. The device came out of the box with Android 9.0 Pie under ColorOS 6.1 and was backed by a 4000 mAh battery (Non-removable). As far as the camera is concerned, the device has a Four-camera setup with 64MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP primary sensors and a selfie camera with a 16MP lens. Other connectivity option includes 4G-VoLTE, GPS, Glonass, Bluetooth, Mobile Hotspot, accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyroscope, proximity sensor, and compass/ magnetometer. etc. The Realme XT comes with a fingerprint sensor under the display.

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

How to Install Official TWRP Recovery on Realme XT (RMX1921)

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 Realme XT (RMX1921) model only. Don’t try it on other devices.
• Realme XT 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
  • Download SuperSU Zip – For root using SuperSU
  • Download Magisk Zip – For root using Magisk
  • USB Drivers: Realme USB Drivers.
  • Download ADB and Fastboot and install it on your PC

TWRP Recovery Details

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

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• By Rooting Realme XT, 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 Realme XT

Guide to Root Realme XT via SuperSU

Guide to Root Realme XT 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.