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[Q] Is there anyway to wipe internal SD Card and install a Rom?

After many program installations and various rom setups, I want to free up space on my Internal SD Card by doing a full wipe. Is there a way to do this and be able to load a rom?

sfetaz said:
After many program installations and various rom setups, I want to free up space on my Internal SD Card by doing a full wipe. Is there a way to do this and be able to load a rom?
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Stock recovery wipes everything but TWRP preserves the "virtual" sdcard. There might (or might not) be some advanced option in TWRP to wipe the virtual sdcard, never looked.

Twrp has the wipe option, I knew that already. I wanted to find a way to use it and still be able to flash a rom. In any case I figured out how to transfer a file to the device with the ADB push command after getting adb to recognize the nexus. Will attempt all this in a couple of days.

sfetaz said:
Twrp has the wipe option, I knew that already. I wanted to find a way to use it and still be able to flash a rom. In any case I figured out how to transfer a file to the device with the ADB push command after getting adb to recognize the nexus. Will attempt all this in a couple of days.
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I guess I don't understand what you mean then as by default twrp doesn't reset your virtual sdcard for a wipe, so whichever ROM update.zip files you had on the virtual sdcard would survive a wipe in twrp, so there would be no reason to copy them back over.
I guess maybe your question had nothing to do with wipe, and you were really asking how to transfer a custom ROM install file to the tablet so twrp can install it. You can do that using adb or mtp or just download the file using the browser on the tablet.

In advanced wipe there is a box for internal storage... and TWRP supports OTG so you can connect a flash drive formated to FAT32 that contains the Zip you wan't to flash and flash it like any other file.

iamezio said:
In advanced wipe there is a box for internal storage... and TWRP supports OTG so you can connect a flash drive formated to FAT32 that contains the Zip you wan't to flash and flash it like any other file.
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This is what I mean. My virtual SD Card (data/media) is bloated with files I want to get rid of. So I wanted to wipe internal storage to clear all files and reinstall a rom. Using ADB or USB-OTG as iamezio says, I can transfer a rom zip back to the internal storage after wiping it to be able to install a rom. When I first made this post I wasn't sure how to do this.

sfetaz said:
This is what I mean. My virtual SD Card (data/media) is bloated with files I want to get rid of. So I wanted to wipe internal storage to clear all files and reinstall a rom.
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Well, when you do a wipe from twrp, it is just removing all the files using a delete operation, which you can also do yourself.
The part of your question that seemed pertinent to me is you wanted TWRP to see your ROM file, which is the same question one would have if they asked how do I install a ROM.

sfetaz said:
This is what I mean. My virtual SD Card (data/media) is bloated with files I want to get rid of. So I wanted to wipe internal storage to clear all files and reinstall a rom. Using ADB or USB-OTG as iamezio says, I can transfer a rom zip back to the internal storage after wiping it to be able to install a rom. When I first made this post I wasn't sure how to do this.
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twrp will wipe you internal storage with that option you saw in advanced settings. i actually did that one day by mistake and had to sideload the files to get back up and running. if that's what you are ready for, then go for it, it'll do it...

[Q] Did I just brick?

Recently rooted i747 with CWM and flashed Android 4.3 with no issues (shoulda just stopped there). I wanted to flash CM 10.2... data/factory reset, cache wipe, Davlik wipe... but flash failed. Rebooted into recovery to reflash 4.3, but nothing is found under sdcard/0. What am I missing? Thanks for any help!

Use the file explorer in recovery and navigate to /data/media/0. Your stuff should be there.

CWM v6.0.3.1
- reboot system now
- install zip from sdcard
- install zip from sideload
- wipe data/factory reset
- wipe cache partition
- backup and restore
- mounts and storage
- advanced
I apologize for the ignorance, but I cannot for the life of me find any file explorer. When I try to install zip from sdcard, my only options are: 0/, clockworkmod/, and obb/. All of which state that no files are found.

Dl Rom onto sdcard with a computer. Maybe a factory reset will help first. I'm used to using twrp, which has a file explorer in it

I'll definately try that. Will my internal storage still be there? Thanks again.

JesBoodro said:
I'll definately try that. Will my internal storage still be there thanks again.
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Yes, your internal storage will still be there, unless u specifically wipe it. The file stucture is just a little different on these roms...

JesBoodro said:
I'll definately try that. Will my internal storage still be there? Thanks again.
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Using custom recoveries will not wipe your internal sd unless you specifically do so. Stock recovery (3e) however WILL wipe your internal on the latter releases.

Got it! Data/factory reset before flashing a stock 4.1.2 ROM through Odin and everythng is golden. Thanks!

[Q] Loop in recovery mode

hello,
I have a little bit serious problem with my Lg f240. One day it started to not read the Sim Card and in a stupid try of fix it I made a factory reset in the recovery mode(I'm using Philz Touch) and now it reboot always in recovery mode. I had a backup made and I tried to restore without any success. Then I made all the wipes and trying again to restore and again the same trouble.
The problem is that I don't have in the internal storage any rom to install and the recovery doesn't recognize the sd card(because the internal storage is called sdcard), I try using the sideload or pushing files throw the adb but my device is not find. I had all the drivers installed cause I was using it with Android Studio. So I don't know what I can do now and if exists any chance to solve this, so if any has some advice to give I will be grateful.
Resume:
-Sim Card doesn't work
-Make all wipes
-Try to restore some backup
-all Backups were deleted
-No rom in internal storage and sdcard not recognize in recovery mode
-Computer doesn't recognize phone so I can't do nothing with the adb
Sorry if is not so well explained, and thank you!
SOLVED
I use Lg flash tool and works

NapStudio said:
hello,
I have a little bit serious problem with my Lg f240. One day it started to not read the Sim Card and in a stupid try of fix it I made a factory reset in the recovery mode(I'm using Philz Touch) and now it reboot always in recovery mode. I had a backup made and I tried to restore without any success. Then I made all the wipes and trying again to restore and again the same trouble.
The problem is that I don't have in the internal storage any rom to install and the recovery doesn't recognize the sd card(because the internal storage is called sdcard), I try using the sideload or pushing files throw the adb but my device is not find. I had all the drivers installed cause I was using it with Android Studio. So I don't know what I can do now and if exists any chance to solve this, so if any has some advice to give I will be grateful.
Resume:
-Sim Card doesn't work
-Make all wipes
-Try to restore some backup
-all Backups were deleted
-No rom in internal storage and sdcard not recognize in recovery mode
-Computer doesn't recognize phone so I can't do nothing with the adb
Sorry if is not so well explained, and thank you!
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If there is no way for you to move any files on to the phone, then you're screwed is what. It looks like you're going to have bite the bullet and flash the stock rom using the lg flashing tool. Next time when you're using philz recovery, besure to keep this script inside your phone.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2950716

hawkwind212 said:
If there is no way for you to move any files on to the phone, then you're screwed is what. It looks like you're going to have bite the bullet and flash the stock rom using the lg flashing tool. Next time when you're using philz recovery, besure to keep this script inside your phone.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2950716
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Thank you, man. You save my life, I didn't know about the flashing tools

n00b here, needing help with first custom ROM install

Hi everyone,
I'm a n00bie to custom ROM's but have the itch to get moving on one.
I have a Samsung Galaxy Note 2 n7100 (international model).
It is currently running stock android 4.4.2 but I am sick of the Samsung bloatware and want to get it similar to a nexus experience.
I have been reading on different ROM's and like the sound of BlissPOP, Resurrection Remix & of course Cynaogenmod.
So far I have done the following:
1) rooted the stock ROM
2) Installed TWRP 3.0.0-0
3) removed apps and data (to make backup smaller)
4) performed a ROM backup using TWRP
I am wondering if I get some help with the next steps as I have read slightly varying steps.
I think I have my mind set on flashing resurrection remix android 5.1.1, given it has been out since late last year; but have also looked at resurrection remix android 6.0.1 & blissPOP android 6.0.1 ROMS.
I have the ROM + Gapps downloaded and on my ext SD card.
The steps that I am familiar with is:
1) reboot into recovery - TWRP
2) do factory reset/wipe data
3) wipe cache
4) wipe dalvik cache
5) choose ROM zip to install
6) choose Gapps zip and install
However the new TWRP 3.0.0-0 is slightly different.
So I guess my questions are:
1) TWRP 3.0.0-0 has one quick option which does everything. Is this ok to do OR should I go into advanced and select each separately and wipe?
2) Should I have the ROM & Gapps on my ext SD Card or the internal SD card? If on the internal SD card, will this not get wiped with the factory reset/wipe data?
3) Do I removed SD card before first power up after installed?
Thanks for any help. I'm really looking forward to giving my phone and 'update' and seeing better performance.
Just want to make sure that I am doing everything correctly and not missing anything to give myself the best chance of success.
This is my primary phone so don't want anything to go wrong.
Thanks again and look forward to replies and any suggestions you may have.
cheers

darksaber79 said:
Hi everyone,
I'm a n00bie to custom ROM's but have the itch to get moving on one.
I have a Samsung Galaxy Note 2 n7100 (international model).
It is currently running stock android 4.4.2 but I am sick of the Samsung bloatware and want to get it similar to a nexus experience.
I have been reading on different ROM's and like the sound of BlissPOP, Resurrection Remix & of course Cynaogenmod.
So far I have done the following:
1) rooted the stock ROM
2) Installed TWRP 3.0.0-0
3) removed apps and data (to make backup smaller)
4) performed a ROM backup using TWRP
I am wondering if I get some help with the next steps as I have read slightly varying steps.
I think I have my mind set on flashing resurrection remix android 5.1.1, given it has been out since late last year; but have also looked at resurrection remix android 6.0.1 & blissPOP android 6.0.1 ROMS.
I have the ROM + Gapps downloaded and on my ext SD card.
The steps that I am familiar with is:
1) reboot into recovery - TWRP
2) do factory reset/wipe data
3) wipe cache
4) wipe dalvik cache
5) choose ROM zip to install
6) choose Gapps zip and install
However the new TWRP 3.0.0-0 is slightly different.
So I guess my questions are:
1) TWRP 3.0.0-0 has one quick option which does everything. Is this ok to do OR should I go into advanced and select each separately and wipe?
2) Should I have the ROM & Gapps on my ext SD Card or the internal SD card? If on the internal SD card, will this not get wiped with the factory reset/wipe data?
3) Do I removed SD card before first power up after installed?
Thanks for any help. I'm really looking forward to giving my phone and 'update' and seeing better performance.
Just want to make sure that I am doing everything correctly and not missing anything to give myself the best chance of success.
This is my primary phone so don't want anything to go wrong.
Thanks again and look forward to replies and any suggestions you may have.
cheers
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1. Full wipe is what you need
2. You can copy files after wipe to internal, just mount it
3. Do not remove sd card
Before that make EFS backup

Hi Yaro,
1) Full wipe: is this done from within TWRP?
2) TWRP 3 appears to already work with ext SD. So you say copy from ext SD to phone/int SD card? So I should be able to do this from within TWRP?
I have done a separate EFS backup already
I'm reading good things about RR Android 6.0.1 ROM. Is there any difference in installing that to say RR 5.1.1?

darksaber79 said:
Hi Yaro,
1) Full wipe: is this done from within TWRP?
2) TWRP 3 appears to already work with ext SD. So you say copy from ext SD to phone/int SD card? So I should be able to do this from within TWRP?
I have done a separate EFS backup already
I'm reading good things about RR Android 6.0.1 ROM. Is there any difference in installing that to say RR 5.1.1?
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1. Yes, in twrp you have option to wipe everything to make a clean install, or you can select everything and wipe it - i.e. internal, cache, dalvik...
2. You can connect your phone after wipe, then copy rom and gapps from pc or just go with external sd.
Do not worry you already did the hardest part.
I was using rr 5.1.1, very good rom, but you have to test dor yourself. Now I'm sticking with cm13 build 9, just pure rom, fast, nice, smooth.
You seems good to go with custom roms, give it a try

Hi Yarro,
sorry to be a pain.
In TWRP I have the following:
- on main screen, select 'WIPE'
- shows this screen will do a 'factory reset' which wipes data, cache and dalvik (not including internal storage)
- there is also a 'FORMAT DATA' button and 'ADVANCED WIPE' button
- under 'ADVANCED WIPE' there is selectable options:
- Davik/ART Cache
- Cache
- System
- Data
- Internal Storage
- Micro SDCard
- USB OTG
Select what is wanted and then use slider to wipe
So, should I....
(1) perform the factory reset which wipes data, cache and dalvik (not including internal storage) in one step?
(2) then install fro ext sd card and choose the rr 5.1.1, wait for completion
(3) then install from ext sd card and choose gapps
- Also is there need to confirm MD5 of the ROM before installing?
Cheers

Hi Yaro,
So I have given it a try.
- Booted into TWRP 3.0.0-0
- Performed factory reset (which does cache, data, dalvik)
- attempted install but got error 7
- phone still boot to factory rom
- I copied blisspop android 6 rom to sd card
- again attempted install but got same error 7
I read somewhere that someone had the same issue and they changed recovery to CWM and then they could install ROMs
I am currently restoring my phone using the backup I did prior.
I will then change recovery to CWM, take a new a new backup and then give it another go

I am having trouble getting CWM recovery installed.
I originally installed CWM via ROM Manager.
I then tried to change to TWRP via ROM Manager but although it said it was installed, CWM was actually installed.
I got TWRP installed by using TWRP Manager ( also installed Busy Box).
I am now trying to use ROM Manager to install CWM again but although it says it has installed it TWRP is still on.
I have now used TWRP manager to backdate/install version 2.8.7.0 which has worked.
Unsure whether to try this earlier version of TWRP or get CWM installed.
Can anyone help with getting CWM installed and why ROM Manager is doing what it says it is?

darksaber79 said:
I am having trouble getting CWM recovery installed.
I originally installed CWM via ROM Manager.
I then tried to change to TWRP via ROM Manager but although it said it was installed, CWM was actually installed.
I got TWRP installed by using TWRP Manager ( also installed Busy Box).
I am now trying to use ROM Manager to install CWM again but although it says it has installed it TWRP is still on.
I have now used TWRP manager to backdate/install version 2.8.7.0 which has worked.
Unsure whether to try this earlier version of TWRP or get CWM installed.
Can anyone help with getting CWM installed and why ROM Manager is doing what it says it is?
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U are coming from stock rom and u need to format preload etc which TWRP can't format. Go to philz recovery thread somewhere at last posts a member had post a link for a modified version of recovery 6.58 something. Download this zip, install it with TWRP and reboot at recovery again. Now with philz recovery format: preload, system, cache, dalvik and data and after install rom and gapps, wipe cache and dalvik and reboot to system. Prefer latest RR 5.1.1 from varund's thread and don't use earlier version of philz recovery because it can't install latest gapps.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=61703745
RR needs sometime for first boot if it does more than 5 minutes to boot means that is in bootloop push the power button some seconds until the phone to reboot and the second time will boot ok

Hi Porto,
Thanks for the advice.
I have Philz recovery installed.
I can see the format options under custom format options.
I found how to perform a backup to ext sd card.
Backup was done on data, system, boot partitions. I will do a separate backup of efs.
Do you recommend any other partition backups?
You mention RR 5.1.1, do you see any issues with flashing RR 6.0.1?
Cheers
thanks

Can't install any Customs Roms - Error 255 in TWRP

Any ideas? I've tried TWRP 3.1.1.0 and 3.2.1.0 but it just reports back "updater process ended with error 255" and terminates?
Please help.

junglebungle said:
Any ideas? I've tried TWRP 3.1.1.0 and 3.2.1.0 but it just reports back "updater process ended with error 255" and terminates?
Please help.
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You are using the 32bit twrp to try and install a 64bit rom
My official twrp does not support 64bit roms - if you read the faqs in my twrp thread you would know this
Read the instructions in the 64bit rom thread & use the unofficial 64bit twrp
https://androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=236353
Note - I do not support the unofficial 64bit twrp as I did not build it

TheFixItMan said:
You are using the 32bit twrp to try and install a 64bit rom
My official twrp does not support 64bit roms - if you read the faqs in my twrp thread you would know this
Read the instructions in the 64bit rom thread & use the unofficial 64bit twrp
https://androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=236353
Note - I do not support the unofficial 64bit twrp as I did not build it
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Yeah I fixed it now, thanks anyway.

Hi all,
when i use the 64 bit version i cant see any folders other than root folders. So i cant find the zips to flash. Any thoughts please?

grwalker said:
Hi all,
when i use the 64 bit version i cant see any folders other than root folders. So i cant find the zips to flash. Any thoughts please?
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Select internal storage and it will show all folders in internal memory.

Thanks.
I did that. I see the root folders but nothing in internal storage. And the size of internal storage shows as 0MB
See attachement
Thanks

grwalker said:
Thanks.
I did that. I see the root folders but nothing in internal storage. And the size of internal storage shows as 0MB
See attachement
Thanks
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Scroll down
Select storage folder
Select something like emulated then 0
If you don't see emulated than 0 or the folder is empty then internal storage isn't mounted - check the mount section of twrp or try using a different twrp
To check external storage it's the same as above but you select emulated then the folder with the sdcard hex value as its name which is different with every sdcard

TheFixItMan said:
Scroll down
Select storage folder
Select something like emulated then 0
If you don't see emulated than 0 or the folder is empty then internal storage isn't mounted - check the mount section of twrp or try using a different twrp
To check external storage it's the same as above but you select emulated then the folder with the sdcard hex value as its name which is different with every sdcard
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Thanks for the post.
Unfortunately no luck. I cant see anything in the storage folder.
I have tried to mount internal storage also with no luck. Internal storage shows as 0MB
I have tried all 64 bit versions of twrp from the link in this post (https://androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=236353)
See attached

grwalker said:
Thanks for the post.
Unfortunately no luck. I cant see anything in the storage folder.
I have tried to mount internal storage also with no luck. Internal storage shows as 0MB
I have tried all 64 bit versions of twrp from the link in this post (https://androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=236353)
See attached
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Looking at your phone it doesn't look like a moto g5
It looks more like a g5 plus or g5s
What is your device xt name eg xt1676 - if it's not a moto g5 codename cedric you are in the wrong device forum and using the wrong twrp

TheFixItMan said:
Looking at your phone it doesn't look like a moto g5
It looks more like a g5 plus or g5s
What is your device xt name eg xt1676 - if it's not a moto g5 codename cedric you are in the wrong device forum and using the wrong twrp
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Yes it is a G5. Here's a photo from bootloader
FYI... when i flash 32bit TWRP i can see internal storage. But, of course, i cant flash custom roms from there because they are 64bit. Tried with lineage and Res remix. Error255 results

grwalker said:
Yes it is a G5. Here's a photo from bootloader
FYI... when i flash 32bit TWRP i can see internal storage. But, of course, i cant flash custom roms from there because they are 64bit. Tried with lineage and Res remix. Error255 results
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Try this twrp
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1MLlljM7BzMj9Da57LeyBHyg81cHdW1cB
If you can't mount internal storage your only option might be to format it
This will delete everything in the internal user data - pictures music documents etc - backup first!
Wipe - format data (option on the right)
Restart back to recovery
If it's not mountable wipe advanced wipe data and internal storage
Note if you didn't decrypt data (if asked) when launching twrp you need to format data anyway to remove encryption in order to be able to mount it
Also some 64bit twrp don't support encryption so it might not even ask for decrypt - the one I posted above should support encryption but you still need to format data if flashing a new rom

TheFixItMan said:
Try this twrp
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1MLlljM7BzMj9Da57LeyBHyg81cHdW1cB
If you can't mount internal storage your only option might be to format it
This will delete everything in the internal user data - pictures music documents etc - backup first!
Wipe - format data (option on the right)
Restart back to recovery
If it's not mountable wipe advanced wipe data and internal storage
Note if you didn't decrypt data (if asked) when launching twrp you need to format data anyway to remove encryption in order to be able to mount it
Also some 64bit twrp don't support encryption so it might not even ask for decrypt - the one I posted above should support encryption but you still need to format data if flashing a new rom
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Thanks, those steps worked.
Interesting on first install i didnt get a question about decrypting.
After reformat the only folder i saw in /sdcard was TWRP. So i dropped the rom and gapps zips in there. No problem flashing from there
Thanks for the help

grwalker said:
Thanks, those steps worked.
Interesting on first install i didnt get a question about decrypting.
After reformat the only folder i saw in /sdcard was TWRP. So i dropped the rom and gapps zips in there. No problem flashing from there
Thanks for the help
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Unless you set a lock screen pin and enabled encryption you won't
64bit twrp has encryption issues - I think the one I provided allows you to decrypt data on 64bit roms if you do encrypt it (depending on rom)
I don't have this device anymore so I only built the 32bit official twrp when I had it
Also you won't have any other files/folder in internal storage until you boot android for the first time which is why you only had the twrp folder there

grwalker said:
Thanks for the post.
Unfortunately no luck. I cant see anything in the storage folder.
I have tried to mount internal storage also with no luck. Internal storage shows as 0MB
I have tried all 64 bit versions of twrp from the link in this post (https://androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=236353)
See attached
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You device is encrypted, so you need to format the device to gain access to the internal storage, so format the device.
Format<format<yes.
Take a back up of internal storage, so you don't lose Data.

Hello.
After reading, I did a hard reset to bootloader (buttons) and then just plugged USB and flashed your twrp-64 with fastboot; clean install and
Thanks a lot, sir.

trefix said:
Hello.
After reading, I did a hard reset to bootloader (buttons) and then just plugged USB and flashed your twrp-64 with fastboot; clean install and
Thanks a lot, sir.
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Official twrp now supports 64bit roms
You need version twrp-3.4.0-1-cedric.img
https://dl.twrp.me/cedric/

TheFixItMan said:
You are using the 32bit twrp to try and install a 64bit rom
My official twrp does not support 64bit roms - if you read the faqs in my twrp thread you would know this
Read the instructions in the 64bit rom thread & use the unofficial 64bit twrp
https://androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=236353
Note - I do not support the unofficial 64bit twrp as I did not build it
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how can i install twrp 64bit if I am stuck because of error 255?

Neorex111 said:
how can i install twrp 64bit if I am stuck because of error 255?
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Flash the latest official twrp via fastboot
[Official] [5th April 2021] TWRP 3.5.2_9-0 Moto G5 [Cedric] [32/64bit Roms]
Official TWRP For Moto G5 Cedric Post 1 - Instructions Post 2 - FAQs For full details and notes see Official TWRP for Cedric Site For TWRP news change logs etc see TWRP Official Site Instructions For non rooted and rooted phones...
forum.xda-developers.com

i have the same issue, but i don't know how to install twrp-64 since my OS is wiped with ni backup (a small child got ahold of the phone in twrp recovery mode). how do i do this? install a 32-bit os and then download the twrp-64?

SumoNoob said:
i have the same issue, but i don't know how to install twrp-64 since my OS is wiped with ni backup (a small child got ahold of the phone in twrp recovery mode). how do i do this? install a 32-bit os and then download the twrp-64?
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Read the instructions on the official twrp thread on how to flash twrp
Just enter bootloader/fastboot mode and flash the latest official twrp
[Official] [5th April 2021] TWRP 3.5.2_9-0 Moto G5 [Cedric] [32/64bit Roms]
Official TWRP For Moto G5 Cedric Post 1 - Instructions Post 2 - FAQs For full details and notes see Official TWRP for Cedric Site For TWRP news change logs etc see TWRP Official Site Instructions For non rooted and rooted phones...
forum.xda-developers.com