How to Install TWRP 2.1 Recovery on HTC One X

If you have been playing with your HTC One X for some time, you would have noticed that you need to press the keys to select options in the recovery mode. This is no more a case because you can now install touch-based TWRP 2.1 Recovery on your HTC One X. Here’s how you can do it.

I. Before You Begin:

1. You must have unlocked bootloader of your phone.

2. You must have ADB installed on your PC. Learn how you can do so from here.

3. Close the HTC Sync app if it’s running on your PC.

II. Downloading Required Files:

1. Download the TWRP 2.1 Recovery Image from here.

2. Download the Fastboot from here.

III. Installing TWRP 2.1 Recovery on your HTC One X:

1. Extract files from the Fastboot archive and place them on your Desktop.

2. Place the Recovery Image file on the Desktop of your PC.

3. Turn OFF your HTC One X using the Power key.

4. Boot your phone into the Bootloader Mode. To do so, press and hold both the Volume DOWN and the Power key.

5. From the Bootloader menu, choose the Fastboot option.

6. Connect your phone to your PC using the USB cable.

7. Open a Command Prompt Window on your Desktop and type in the following commands:

fastboot flash recovery openrecovery-twrp-endeavoru-2.1.2.img

fastboot reboot

8. Your phone will reboot and you will see that the TWRP 2.1 Recovery has successfully been installed on your phone.

If you like this custom recovery, then please head over to the TeamWin website to thank/donate to the original developer of this recovery image !