Download and Install TWRP on Black Shark 3

A working build of TWRP for Black Shark 3 is now available to download. This is a step-by-step guide that explains how to install TWRP on Black Shark 3.

This Black Shark 3 TWRP is brought to you by the unknown developer(s).

DONATION TO DEVELOPER(S) AND TWRP PROJECT:

If you like this ROM then do consider for a contribution to the unknown developer and TWRP project:
– No donation link found for developer
– Donate to dees_troy TWRP’s Lead developer

[su_note note_color=”#F9D9D9″ text_color=”#AA4343″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]DISCLAIMER:
Installing TWRP recovery on Black Shark 3 requires an unlock bootloader, which may void the warranty and delete all data on your phone. Make sure you back up important data.

You are the only person making changes to your phone and I cannot be held responsible for the mistakes done by you. So, flash at your own risk![/su_note]

About this TWRP for Black Shark 3

– TWRP version: 3.4.2
– Device Codename: Shark KLE-A0
– Supported Android Version: Android 10
– Built as System-as-root (SAR)
– Based on MIUI FW V11.0.5.0.QJBCNXM

Where to download TWRP for Black Shark 3?

[su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]Below is a list of files or guides required to install or flash TWRP recovery on Black Shark 3. The next section has a step by step guide that explains when and how to use these files or guides in the process.[/su_note] [su_note note_color=”#D8F1C6″ text_color=”#769958″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]

• Black Shark 3, USB cable and a Windows, or Linux or MAC with ADB and fastboot installed on it.
• TWRP for Black Shark 3(codename: Shark KLE-A0)
• MiFlash Unlock Tool download
• ADB and Fastboot utility.- 15 Seconds ADB Installer for Windows
  – Minimal ADB and Fastboot for Windows
  – ADB Fastboot for Linux and MAC
• Unlocked bootloader on Black Shark 3

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How to Install TWRP on Black Shark 3?

Installing TWRP on the phone requires an unlock bootloader. So, I have divided this whole guide into two parts as below:

1. Bootloader Unlock
2. Flashing the TWRP

Unlocking the Bootloader

The phone must have an unlocked bootloader in the first place to be able to install or replace the stock recovery with TWRP recovery on Black Shark 3.
Follow the below instructions to unlock the bootloader.

• Enable developer options
• Enable OEM unlock and USB debugging inside Developer Options
• Then go to Mi Unlock Status (under Developer Options) and click on the Add account and device.
  [su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]Add your Black Shark 3 to the Mi account registered on your phone.[/su_note]
• Once done, reboot the phone into fastboot and unlock the phone with MiFlash Unlock Tool

[su_note note_color=”#D8F1C6″ text_color=”#769958″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]Visit this Black Shark 3 Bootloader Unlock page to get a detailed step-by-step guide with screenshots.[/su_note]

1. 1. Download the TWRP recovery for Black Shark 3.
   2. Download and Install the ADB and Fastboot utilities.
   3. Then connect the phone to the PC using a USB cable.
      [su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]- On your phone, if you see such as “Allow USB debugging” then just tap on OK to proceed.[/su_note]
   4. On the computer, open a command prompt (on Windows) or terminal (on Linux or macOS) window, and execute the below command to restart your phone into fastboot mode or bootloader mode:
      adb reboot bootloader[su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]- You can also enter into fastboot or bootloader mode by turning off the phone and then pressing the Power button + Volume Down button.[/su_note]
   5. While the phone is in the bootloader mode.
      Execute the below command to flash the TWRP permanently:
      fastboot flash boot_a twrp-3.4.x-xx.img
      (and)
      fastboot flash boot_b twrp-3.4.x-xx.imgExecute the below command to boot the TWRP temporarily:
      fastboot boot boot_a twrp-3.4.x-xx.img
      and
      fastboot boot boot_b twrp-3.4.x-xx.img[su_note note_color=”#D7E3F4″ text_color=”#728095″ radius=”3″ class=”” id=””]While executing this command make sure to replace the twrp-3.4.x-xx.img with the actual filename of the TWRP.[/su_note]
   6. Wait for the fastboot command to finish installing the TWRP on Black Shark 3.

That’s all on installing TWRP on Black Shark 3. For some reason, if it fails, you can login and reply below so that I can try to help you troubleshoot the issue.

What to do after installing TWRP on Black Shark 3?

• You can enable Root on Black Shark 3
• You can install one of the custom ROMs available for Black Shark 3
• You can install some of the mods, magisk modules, etc.

Add-on links for Black Shark 3

Following are some extra resources for Black Shark 3 which you may be interested in:
– LineageOS 17.1 for Black Shark 3
– GCam for Black Shark 3