TWRP vs LineageOS Recovery: Which to Choose?
Two dominant custom recoveries exist for Android. Here's how they compare.
TWRP (Team Win Recovery Project)
Pros
Cons
LineageOS Recovery
Pros
Cons
Feature Comparison
FeatureTWRPLineageOS Recovery
Touch UIYesLimited
Nandroid BackupFullLimited
File ManagerYesNo
DecryptionYesYes
ADB SideloadYesYes
ZIP FlashingYesYes
Partition ManagementFullBasic
When to Use Each
Use TWRP When:
Use LineageOS Recovery When:
Installation
TWRP
fastboot flash recovery twrp.img
LineageOS Recovery
fastboot flash recovery lineage-recovery.img
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*Choose the recovery that fits your workflow.*