Here we will guide on how to install TWRP Recovery on Umidigi A3 Pro. If you want to install Custom ROM, mods or even rooting on your device, TWRP recovery is considered to be one of the important contributions of the active developer community that Android has. TWRP recovery is an open-source custom recovery which is currently used wide among every Android users.

Talking about the specifications, UMiDIGI A3 Pro features a 5.7-inch IPS display with a screen resolution of 1512 x 720 Pixels. It is powered by MediaTek MT6739, 64-Bit Processor coupled with 3GB of RAM. The phone packs 32GB internal memory with expandable storage support of 256GB via microSD card. The camera on the UMiDIGI A3 Pro comes with a dual 12MP + 5MP rear camera with dual-LED dual-tone flash and 8MP front camera for selfies. It is backed by a Non-Removable 3,300 mAh Lithium-ion With 5V/1A Quick Charge. UMiDIGI A3 Pro also has a fingerprint sensor on the back.

If you are here, then you probably wondering how to install the TWRP Recovery on Umidigi A3 Pro. You can simply follow the guide given here. Once you have installed, you can flash the Super SU or Magisk to root your device very quickly. Before we install TWRP Recovery, let’s understand what is TWRP Recovery and their advantage.

What is TWRP Recovery:

TWRP stands for TeamWin Recovery Project is a fully touch-based and open source custom recovery for Android devices. It is the best custom recovery after ClockworkMod (aka CWM). Unlike Stock Recovery, TWRP helps to install Custom ROM, Kernel, Mods or even root any Android devices in just a few simple steps.

[su_quote cite=”Wikipedia” url=”https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TWRP”]Team Win Recovery Project (TWRP) 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, functions often unsupported by stock recovery images. It is, therefore, often installed when rooting Android devices, although it isn’t dependent on a device being rooted to be installed.[/su_quote]

Advantages of TWRP Recovery:

  • You can flash Custom ROM on Umidigi A3 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 Umidigi A3 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 Umidigi A3 Pro.
  • Easy to remove all bloatware using TWRP Recovery on Umidigi A3 Pro.
  • To underclock and overclock.
  • You can clean Wipe, Cache, and Data.

Before doing the methods, I just want to warn you that, By doing this you will lose the warranty and sometime if you don’t read the steps and do something wrong can brick your device. That won’t happen though you follow our step by step guide carefully.

At GetDroidTips, We will not be held responsible for any kind of damage occurred to your device while following this Guide. Do it at your own risk. Remember rooting or installation of Custom Recovery will void the warranty of your phone.

Steps to Install TWRP Recovery on Umidigi A3 Pro

Remember this guide is to install TWRP Recovery on Umidigi A3 Pro, so don’t try the same recovery image on any other device. Before flashing recovery, please read and install the required drivers and software on your PC.

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Pre-Requisite:

  • This Recovery is only supported for Umidigi A3 Pro MT6739.
  • You should have either a PC or a Laptop.
  • Make sure to charge your phone for at least 50%.
  • Download and install latest Umidigi USB Drivers on your PC/Laptop [All Android USB Drivers]
  • Download the SP Flash Tool Software
  • Download VCOM driver – Instal the VCOM Driver on your computer (still compatible with MT67xx phones)
  • Before flashing a custom recovery, you need to unlock the bootloader on any MediaTek device.
  • Take a full backup just in case if you need it later

Installation Guide using SP Flash tool:

Follow the instructions given down below to install TWRP on your phone (need scatter text file):

Download Required Files

TWRP Recovery

Scatter File: Download Stock ROM for Umidigi A3 Pro

Download SuperSU Zip – For root using SuperSU

Download Magisk Zip – For root using Magisk

Full Guide to install TWRP Recovery on your Phone

Installation Using ADB Fastboot Method:

Download and Install Umidigi USB Drivers and Download ADB and Fastboot tool for Windows || For Mac: Click Here || For Full ADB Setup, Download Android SDK Platform

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Follow the instructions given down below to install TWRP on your phone:

Full Guide to install TWRP Recovery Using ADB command

How to Root Umidigi A3 Pro:

To root your phone, you need either a supported TWRP Recovery or any rooting apps. With the help of rooting apps, you can root Umidigi A3 Pro without PC/Computer. Here in this guide we already have a supported TWRP Recovery, so I will guide here to flash the superSU or Magisk to root your phone. Before rooting, let’s understand What is rooting in Android Phone?

What Does Rooting Mean?

Rooting doesn’t mean hacking. So please don’t compare the term hacking to rooting. In fact, it is not true at all. Well, Rooting for Android means nothing but jailbreaking the device to get access to the root directory of your android mobile. This means you are removing the restrictions and limitations from your Android Phone or Tablet to perform unperformable tasks.

By Rooting Umidigi A3 Pro, you are injecting a file known as SU binary to the root of your phone. Technically Speaking, Rooting Any Android Phone will void the brand warranty but don’t worry, you can unroot or restore your device at any time without any issues.

The advantage of Rooting:

  • You can get access to all files on your Umidigi A3 Pro, even the files which present in the root directory of your phone.
  • You can increase the performance of your Umidigi A3 Pro by overclocking.
  • By rooting you can increase battery life by underclocking Umidigi A3 Pro.
  • Uninstall Bloatware on Umidigi A3 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 Umidigi A3 Pro, you can View, Edit or Delete any system file inside the root directory.
  • You can install Xposed Framework and many Xposed module support.

Guide to Root:

Here is the guide on how to root Umidigi A3 Pro smartphone. Make sure to download either SuperSU or Magisk to root your phone.

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Note: Don’t try to flash both Magisk and SuperSU on your phone. You need to root either with SuperSU or Magisk

I hope this guide was helpful to root and install TWRP Recovery on Umidigi A3 Pro. Any queries, you can leave a comment down below.