I formatted the device and sd card...I tried restarting and it would not load into the ROM anymore. (It was previously working) I messed up by formatting them both...
I was able to get the TWRP recovery installed (I am rooted) via the KF Utility. Now I am trying to mount it via TWRP with Mount > Mount USB Storage. If I can do that I can put a ROM on it and reflash a new one. However when I click "Mount USB storage" it goes to the screen "Unmount" but nothing pops up on my computer. I checked my Computer and there are no usb storage devices that pop up on my computer.
I installed the KF driver from the KF Utility folder that it comes with. I can't get it to mount...PLEASE help me!
syypher said:
I formatted the device and sd card...I tried restarting and it would not load into the ROM anymore. (It was previously working) I messed up by formatting them both...
I was able to get the TWRP recovery installed (I am rooted) via the KF Utility. Now I am trying to mount it via TWRP with Mount > Mount USB Storage. If I can do that I can put a ROM on it and reflash a new one. However when I click "Mount USB storage" it goes to the screen "Unmount" but nothing pops up on my computer. I checked my Computer and there are no usb storage devices that pop up on my computer.
I installed the KF driver from the KF Utility folder that it comes with. I can't get it to mount...PLEASE help me!
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The KF would show up as a Android Composite ADB Interface under Android Phone. If you don't see that try installing the drivers again from the KFU > Drivers directory. Either dpinst32.exe or dpinst64.exe. If they won't install because of an error you need to find what the driver is installed as on your system, then uninstall it and reinstall dpinst... and you should be good.
If you havent got it fixed make sure there are no checks in the boxes of system and data then mount there should only be checks in cache and sdcard
Also having the same problem...
syypher said:
I formatted the device and sd card...I tried restarting and it would not load into the ROM anymore. (It was previously working) I messed up by formatting them both...
I was able to get the TWRP recovery installed (I am rooted) via the KF Utility. Now I am trying to mount it via TWRP with Mount > Mount USB Storage. If I can do that I can put a ROM on it and reflash a new one. However when I click "Mount USB storage" it goes to the screen "Unmount" but nothing pops up on my computer. I checked my Computer and there are no usb storage devices that pop up on my computer.
I installed the KF driver from the KF Utility folder that it comes with. I can't get it to mount...PLEASE help me!
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Have you figured it out yet? I'm having the same problems where I attempt to mount through twrp and nothing happens on my pc.
I have Glazed ICS
It's odd though... when I connect while booted my kindle shows up as a galaxy, it's only when in twrp that it appears as a kindle/android adb device
Reinstalled the drivers... ect, nothing...
Any other suggestions anybody?
For some reason, formatting the sdcard in TWRP breaks its ability to be mounted via USB and must be mounted manually and formatted via your computer.
Open your CLI and prepare to send adb commands:
Code:
adb shell
echo /dev/block/mmcblk0p12 > /sys/devices/platform/usb_mass_storage/lun0/file
You'll get a dialog saying the drive needs to be formatted. Choose quick format, FAT32, block size 4096
Be damn sure the "mmcblk0p12" says "p12", not p1 or p2, or you will be performing a little "surgery" on your device to fix it.
soupmagnet said:
For some reason, formatting the sdcard in TWRP breaks its ability to be mounted via USB and must be mounted manually and formatted via your computer.
Open your CLI and prepare to send adb commands:
Code:
adb shell
echo /dev/block/mmcblk0p12 > /sys/devices/platform/usb_mass_storage/lun0/file
You'll get a dialog saying the drive needs to be formatted. Choose quick format, FAT32, block size 4096
Be damn sure the "mmcblk0p12" says "p12", not p1 or p2, or you will be performing a little "surgery" on your device to fix it.
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Alright, I'm going to be rather noobish here and I'm incredibly sorry about that...
Win7 64, Kindle Fire rooted to Glazed ICS
I'm going to go through all the stupid questions at the beginning... should I have my device booted regularly or in TWRP?
In TWRP:
devices doesn't show up in adb devices
In Regular Boot:
My devices is showing up in adb devices...
after opening cmd and starting amd.exe I enter amd shell and nothing happens. cmd goes to the next line and sits there (wont let me do any kind of input)
From searching and reading I'm suppose to get a $ symbol yes?
(What it looks like)
C:\android-sdk-windows\platform-tools>adb shell
_
No. In Unix based systems (OSX, Linux, Android), the root prompt is a "#" I have no idea what it is for Windows.
soupmagnet said:
No. In Unix based systems (OSX, Linux, Android), the shell prompt is a "#" I have no idea what it is for Windows.
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Alright, so I've been working for two weeks to get some kind of shell prompt and have been unable to get it.... Any ideas as to why I'm not able to do it?
My first suggestion will always be to eliminate any possibility of Windows errors and set up a Linux LiveUSB. By doing so, you can rest assured it isn't the computer itself causing any unnecessary difficulties.
If your shell is messed up, the way to fix it is by reinstalling the ROM. Just be careful doing so, because if you accidentally forget to wipe the necessary partitions and it prevents the system from booting, you'll likely be looking at getting a factory cable before you can move any further.
Linux is very stable but it needs to be configured before it will work with adb and fastboot. Soupkit will do that for you very easily. Just remember, the device itself plays a big role in whether or not adb or fastboot will connect. If that's the case, you may have to look at other options.
I have the same problem... the biggest problem is when there is OS the kinlde fire adb driver was different from in the recovery I went to my computer device manager and It have amazon kindle fire2 unknown and Linux storage G:\ different from the old driver is google USB or amazon kindle fire USB and the storage is diffrent too and I can't delete the old driver either... need help how can?
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I recently rooted my kindle fire and installed twrp along with cm7, but I accidently did a factory reset inside cm7 and was stuck on the firefirefire logo, I used an unbrick tool, but that erased all my user data and did not help. I managed to get my boot back to 4000 and install twrp again, but it won't let me mount sd card and will only allow me to mount system.
Sorry Im a noob
Im having the same issue, trying to moun it, but I keep getting
Error mounting /sdcard!
Is there a way to fix it? Im stuck on recovery (CW)
Heres a great idea get off of the discontinued recovery and switch to touch screen clockworkmod recovery its way better when it comes to things like that
Link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1454241
guys this has nothing to do with twrp - it's working fine
just do following:
- boot to twrp
- test adb with "adb devices"
- open shell -> "adb shell"
- issue "echo /dev/block/mmcblk0p12 > /sys/devices/platform/usb_mass_storage/lun0/file"
- now the sdcard should mount to the computer
- windows will probably respond that the volume/device needs formatted before using it
- choose quick format and let it format it as fat32 block size 4096
Thanks b63 for the fast reply. I dont have twrp I have CWM recovery, im trying to install TWRP but I get an error:
error: device not found
Is there another way to install TWRP?
Thanks
i don't know about cwm but i would try to boot to it and test if adb is working
then it should be the same - you only need adb root access
if you have this access with cwm also then there is no need to install twrp
Well if I boot into CWM
I can do adb shell
But then nothing happens
If I let Kindle boot normally (after the Yellow triangle) the screen goes black and I cant adb shell anymore
What im doing wrong or what im missing.
Thanks again
BTW
When I boot int CWM I get this message
E:Can't Mount /cache/recovery/command
stay in your recovery
after the command the sdcard should mount to your computer
check your device manger
follow the first desciption
if you can't get it gimme a pm ...
Wooooot!
Thank you so much b63!!!!I couldnt sleep for this damn problem
In the end this one help me out
echo /dev/block/mmcblk0p12 >> /sys/devices/platform/usb_mass_storage/lun0/file
I dont know why it worked with >> its the same (for this case) but I could finally mount it on windows
Now im back to CM7, really thanks!!!!!
really glad that it worked ...
b63 needs a medal lol.
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Thanks b63 I got twrp to mount the sd card, with this:
echo /dev/block/mmcblk0p12 >> /sys/devices/platform/usb_mass_storage/lun0/file
But, when trying to install cm7 I get an error:
E:Cannot load volume /misc!
ignore it - the kf don't have a volume "misc"
Stuck in twrp!!!!
b63 said:
guys this has nothing to do with twrp - it's working fine
just do following:
- boot to twrp
- test adb with "adb devices"
- open shell -> "adb shell"
- issue "echo /dev/block/mmcblk0p12 > /sys/devices/platform/usb_mass_storage/lun0/file"
- now the sdcard should mount to the computer
- windows will probably respond that the volume/device needs formatted before using it
- choose quick format and let it format it as fat32 block size 4096
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I can get into TWRP, but when I type in ADB DEVICES in command prompt, it says the standard daemon not running, then daemon started successfully. This is followed by List of Devices attached, but it's blank after that.
I used the Kindle Fire Utility to install drivers, and when I use ADB DEVICES Command Prompt with my T-Mo Vibrant, I can get into ADB Shell.
Any advice?
Please note, this isn't mine. I've never owned a Kindle Fire, so I'm banging myself raw with information overload on this type of device. I'm trying to help a co-worker out with his Fire that he borked. I've owned three android phones/tablets and rooted/ROMed all of them, so I follow instructions. So far, I've tried the Kindle Fire Utility and the Kindle Fire Unbrick Utility found in these forums. My co-worker didn't get to the point of making a back-up or installing the Stock Image as an Update.zip. I have the stock image downloaded, and have renamed it, but I can't get it onto the tablet at all. Selecting Mount in TWRP always locks everything up, and there is nothing to Install or Restore. So, like I said, I'm getting bloody here, but no joy.
Any help would be appreciated!
what's the status of the kf ? -> you can get into twrp - that is good - do that
what's the status of the drivers in device manager ? -> which driver loaded ?
what have you/he done/tried to get to this point?
i'm asking to give you the right method ...
b63 said:
what's the status of the kf ? -> you can get into twrp - that is good - do that
what's the status of the drivers in device manager ? -> which driver loaded ?
what have you/he done/tried to get to this point?
i'm asking to give you the right method ...
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He says he rooted it, installed FireFireFire, and the ICS-ish launcher (name eludes me at this point). Then, it basically boot-looped (Yellow Triangle, then Kindle Fire, back to Yellow Triangle).
My first thought was ADB Shell, but the KF is apparently a stranger animal than most of the other Androids I've dealt with, so it didn't automatically pop up. I installed KFU (Kindle Fire Utility, most recent version), installed the windows drivers (I have Win7 Pro 64-bit) that came with the KFU, and attempted to get it to boot normally, recovery, or anything. Note - A couple of times (like 4 or 5 out of 100), it did make it to a full boot for a few seconds, but would crash within seconds. TWRP was not installed at that point, so I successfully pushed that with the KFU. I also downloaded the stock image, and renamed it. TWRP won't mount the SD card so that my computer can see it, so I'm losing that battle. Also, at some point along the way, the KF started attempting to connect to the PC when plugged in, with the typical USB device connected sound, but two seconds later, it acts like it is unplugged, with that sound. If the KF is visible in the Device Manager, it must be hidden, cuz I can't see it. This was not the case at first, with an Unmount icon for the Kindle being displayed in the notification (right) side of the Windows toolbar. This is in conjunction with the device now booting straight to TWRP, and not even attempting to go the normal boot route. I've also tried a Kindle Fire Unbrick Utility to restore it, with no luck. It wipes the User Data, wipes cache, downloads the update.zip, but can't mount the unit to push the data. I've never been able to get ADB to find the unit.
If I can get the update.zip to the SD root, or if I can ADB shell it, I think I've won. But I'm being blocked on both those counts.
Thanks for being willing to look into this for me!
the problem is the ics launcher - it simply don't work
would recommend to use go launcher instead, for the future
now to the problem:
one solution is to boot to twrp - there is adb root access available
maybe check and update drivers - look here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=22342376&postcount=6
then delete the ics launcher .apk (don't know the exact name) with adb commands
this should make the kf startable again and nothing is lost
an other solution is to flash a new rom but i don't think that this is necessary
and never ever flash the original rom from amazon unless you want to return the device - there is a risk of bricking it and you will loose fff,twrp and root
there are prerooted stock images available for returning to stock rom:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=22393194&postcount=20
if you need closer help gimme a pm ...
b63 said:
the problem is the ics launcher - it simply don't work
would recommend to use go launcher instead, for the future
now to the problem:
one solution is to boot to twrp - there is adb root access available
maybe check and update drivers - look here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=22342376&postcount=6
then delete the ics launcher .apk (don't know the exact name) with adb commands
this should make the kf startable again and nothing is lost
an other solution is to flash a new rom but i don't think that this is necessary
and never ever flash the original rom from amazon unless you want to return the device - there is a risk of bricking it and you will loose fff,twrp and root
there are prerooted stock images available for returning to stock rom:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=22393194&postcount=20
if you need closer help gimme a pm ...
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You're giving me a lot of hope. I'll give this a try when I get home tonight, and I'll contact you with any other hurdles. THANK YOU SO MUCH!
halfway there
Ok so I have run the command under the adb shell after adb did detect the device, however when I run the command it says that "non existent directory" What am I missing?
echo /dev/block/mmcblk1p1 > /sys/devices/platform/usb_mass_storage/lun0/file
/sbin/sh: can't create /sys/devices/platform/usb_mass_storage/lun0/file: nonexis
tent directory
Getting that when i try to issue the command,
Any hint?
so yesterday i got tired of my ICS Rom. So, i went to recovery (TWRP) then recovered my old back up of stock. But since it had all the settings like when I flashed the rom, I Factory reseted it. But then suddenly it had deleted the whole stock rom! Couldn't go back. So my kindle was stuck on recovery loop over and over again. I got really impatient. So I started moving around then I mounted my Kindle to my computer and apped the ICS Rom that I used before. Then it flashed but it was still stuck on recovery. started moving more stuff on it, clicked the partitioning sd card and now I can't mount my kindle via Usb -___- and Then I new it was on Recovery fastboot. Please help! I Need this fixed. it deleted everything. and when I connected it to Adb shell, it says "Missing system/bin/sh"
Help me! i'm going to california on next week and I would like my kindle to work for me to play, listen to music, watch tv on it on the way.
Sorry for bad Grammar -___-
Do you have FFF? Is fastboot working at all? If so, have you tried fastboot oem format? (this will cause all your data to get lost), or booting/reflashing TWRP?
Dasanko said:
Do you have FFF? Is fastboot working at all? If so, have you tried fastboot oem format? (this will cause all your data to get lost), or booting/reflashing TWRP?
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I Have FFF 1.4, have TWRP 2.1 and fastboot works. But Mounting USB don't work. In recovery it says (cannot mount /sdcard/ (Invalid argument).)
What's the output of
adb shell "parted /dev/block/mmcblk0 p"
?
Can you please explain what that means. i really don't now many of these commands. I need more like a Step-by-step. Like in ADB Shell, it says error: device not found
Luise. said:
Can you please explain what that means. i really don't now many of these commands. I need more like a Step-by-step. Like in ADB Shell, it says error: device not found
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Means your KF is either not plugged in, or the drivers are wrong. You can't go on until the drivers are properly installed, if that's your issue. Take a look here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=23747671&postcount=2
Okay, Installed ADB Drives I think it now works it just tells me (exec '/system/bin/sh' failed: No such file or directory (2))
Can you type "fastboot getvar product" and then restart/plug in the KF?
Dasanko said:
Can you type "fastboot getvar product" and then restart/plug in the KF?
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Yes i did and it says "Kindle"
Get TWRP (http://teamw.in/project/twrp2/79) and type "fastboot boot openrecovery-twrp-blaze-2.1.1.img" and see if you can get ADB working now.
Okay I already have TWRP Installed on 2.1.1 so Do I just go on Recovery and try to work adb shell on there instead of FFF Fastboot?
You just hinted at your ADB not working properly, try to fastboot boot into that TWRP to see if ADB works fine from it (I guess your drivers are good on the Device Manager, no errors or warnings showing up?). If it doesn't, then I guess the alternative is to try restoring the entire stock layout...
okay, I have TWRP, and when i have the usb connected to Kindle while its on Recovery, My Internet i use a Easytether so you can tell what android devices are connected and while my kindle is on recovery, The Easytether says My Kindle can connect, (but it really cant) and the ID Shows up that 0000005 number? but I Really Need My kindle to work! -__-
These issues have been fixed.
For future reference, this user was experiencing a combination of bad drivers and a corrupt sd card partition (rm 12 + mkpartfs primary fat32 start end + name 12 media).
The ADB issues were gone after fixing the drivers, without a need to reinstall TWRP.
Yes I am aware threads like this on exist but I feel like my situation may be unique. I was attempting to root a kindle fire for my friend. I have rooted many devices so I figured this one would be just as simple. I used the kindle fire utility made by vashypooh (thanks by the way) and the drivers included with it.
The rooting process seemed to go fine with the utility, I was told everything went fine and the device was rebooting... Reboots to twrp "home" screen and stays there.
My adb status on the utility is now unknown...
twrp will not mount the kindle so I cannot restore with the stock update from amazon or any other custom rom for that matter.
I feel like I am making a noob mistake here and would love some help...
Sorry for the repeat thread.
Edit: I guess my real question is this.... How do I get new system software onto my device if TWRP isn't mounting it and my PC does not recognize it as a mass storage device?
Are you selecting reboot then system?
Thepooch said:
Are you selecting reboot then system?
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When I try any reboot I get a warning screen saying no OS is installed...
you must`ve wiped your system then .. select mount in twrp make sure there are no checks in the boxes of system and data the hit the big mount button transfer this rom to the root of your sdcard http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1439916 select unmount then flash the rom select reboot then system if prompted...
When I mount the device on TWRP nothing happens... I have all the boxes unchecked but my computer does not recognize any new device...
Thepooch said:
you must`ve wiped your system then .. select mount in twrp make sure there are no checks in the boxes of system and data the hit the big mount button transfer this rom to the root of your sdcard http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1439916 select unmount then flash the rom select reboot then system if prompted...
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lol I didnt say uncheck all the boxes i said just make sure there are no checks in the boxes of system and data the other 2 cache an sdcard stay checked
TWRP will not let me select mount sdcard as an option... the box just will not check no matter how many times I tap it.
Thepooch said:
lol I didnt say uncheck all the boxes i said just make sure there are no checks in the boxes of system and data the other 2 cache an sdcard stay checked
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then you have no choice but to adb push the file if you cant get it mounted I suggest you start with some reading material here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1552547 then here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1638452
When I use adb in my command prompt it does not see any devices even when the Fire is connect to my computer. About to remove and re install my drivers I guess.
shift plus right click on the tools folder in kfu select open command window here.. then type
Code:
adb devices
and see what you get
I get a blank list with no devices connected. But my fire is connected by the factory cable directly to my motherboard usb connections
that pretty much screams drivers.. how does your kindle show in device manager?
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when you get tired of messing with those drivers do this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1850038
use linux mint mate 13 32 bit and pendrive universal usb installer
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in fact even easier I will send a link in a pm
Same Issue
I don't mean to hijack this thread, but I too am having the same issue... ran KFU now stuck on TWRP home screen. unable to mount, but device manager sees the Android Phone > Android Composite ADB Interface.. device not detecting in KFU. (ADB Status: Offline and Boot Status: Unknown)... I tried adb devices and got a blank list.
a bit frustrated..
sphinxdog said:
I don't mean to hijack this thread
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adb now finds the device.
i can turn on usb storage but windows wants to format it before it can be used?
Also I can push files using the command prompt but when I use twrp to install the update.zip i get an error..
make sure md5 check and zip verification are both disabled if you choose to let windows format it it will wipe it clean but it should then work fat32 block size 4096
doobscoob said:
adb now finds the device.
i can turn on usb storage but windows wants to format it before it can be used?
Also I can push files using the command prompt but when I use twrp to install the update.zip i get an error..
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Somehow your sdcard lost it's formatting. You'll have to reformat, but you'll "lose" any data that remains.
[Edit:] Before you do that, try...
Code:
adb shell mount /sdcard
and try pushing files to it again.
and why are you trying to do update.zip I really dont recommend it... considering your previous track record you will only cause yourself more problems
Formatted the SD card, showing up in windows now.
now use this rom..http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1439916
Hi there
I accidentally formatted the /sdcard, /system, as well as /cache partitions on my device. When I connect my device to my computer in fast boot mode, nothing comes up, it does not get detected and when I connect it after its switched off, it shows device not recognized. Please help me, I really need my device working ASAP for my project work.
Thanks in Advance
If you have adb drivers setup you can adb push a ROM in a custom recovery.
To add to the statement above. Here is the process.
Mount /data under mounts and storage in recovery.
Run:
Code:
Adb push name-of-rom.zip /data/media
Then unmount and it will be on the root of the sdcard.
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ÜBER™ said:
To add to the statement above. Here is the process.
Mount /data under mounts and storage in recovery.
Run:
Code:
Adb push name-of-rom.zip /data/media
Then unmount and it will be on the root of the sdcard.
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when i connect my phone to the pc, i get a "USB Device not Recognised" pop up. The adb as well as fastboot do not detect the device...
from a linux user:
- open device manager, connect device (which should be in recovery), when you see it on device manager, right click on it, update the driver manually to the ones found in Dev section.
right?
I had to get the drivers from the Samsung site because the auto update driver function didn't work for me.
Drivers
Good afternoon, I need help in TWRP mode I can not mark usb-otg in mount.
My terminal does not have a rom because I mistakenly delete all the data.
My idea was to put the rom in a pendrive otg and intalarla from TWRP but I can not check the corresponding box.
In Fastboot mode either since my pc does not recognize the terminal, I have tried all the ports of the pc and all the cables that I have.
The drivers are well installed and adb and others work correctly.
I need your help, since the phone works very well and I changed the battery recently.
Thanks in advance.
can you mount mtp in twrp? perhaps you could try loading a rom from your pc to your phone via adb sideload in twrp.
NightRaven49 said:
can you mount mtp in twrp? perhaps you could try loading a rom from your pc to your phone via adb sideload in twrp.
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thanks, there is some tutorial to do this. I'm pretty new in these things
to mount mtp, boot twrp, then go to mount. there will be a button on the bottom right that says enable mtp (if mtp is disabled) and tap it. if mtp is already enabled, the button will say disable mtp, so you don't have to do anything here. just plug your phone into your computer and see if it gets detected. if it doesn't get detected, again try the different ports on your computer or switch cables.
once your phone is detected, you have 2 options.
1) mtp allows files to be copied over from your pc to your phone while in twrp. so you can just copy a rom file into your internal storage and flash normally.
2) you can also flash the rom through adb sideload. first, place the rom in an easily accessible directory, such as directly on C:\. next, you can start adb on your computer by opening up terminal/powershell and typing
Code:
adb start-server
you should get a message saying adb daemon is now running on port xxx. next, open up the adb sideload dialog in twrp through advanced >> adb sideload, then swipe to start the service. just to be sure your phone is detected by your pc, type
Code:
adb devices
your phone should show up on the terminal with its serial number. now navigate to the folder where your rom is and flash it.
Code:
cd C:\
adb sideload rom.zip
make sure your phone doesn't get disconnected during the process of flashing.
I'd recommend 1) since it's a more familiar method of flashing.
Try formatting your Usb pen drive as FAT32, it worked for me. My pen drive was formatted as NTFS previously and twrp did not allow me to check box the "usb otg" option, but after formatting as FAT32 it worked like a charm.
Good luck