TWRP Recovery for Rockchip devices

I haven't converted this to the omni-twrp 8.1 branch yet, but it should be pretty straightforward. Just note the fix for the offset to the bootloader message block.

[bigsupersquid]

I registered here specifically to say thanks for this work.
including the device tree is very helpful.

[cturken]

A new TWRP 3.1.1-0 build for Rockchip RK3328 is available for testing here: TWRP3_RK3328-3.1.1-0.img

On Rockchip devices, the offset to the bootloader message block in the /misc partition is 16384, rather than the usual zero or 2048. Unfortunately, support for BOARD_RECOVERY_BLDRMSG_OFFSET is broken pending a pull request that I've submitted.

Also, there are about a dozen or so command-line arguments (wipe_data, wipe_cache, update_package, etc.) defined in Recovery.cpp, but Rockchip felt the need to add a custom one of their own, "wipe_all". I had to make some tweaks to twrp.cpp after the get_args() call to support that. Remember, the Rockchip RK33 bootloader calls recovery directly with this "wipe_all" command-line argument as part of the factory setup after flashing new firmware, so this really needs to be right or you'll end up with a TWRP boot loop.

And for those brave souls who want to make changes or build for other Rockchip devices, I've provided the source on GitHub here:

https://github.com/Magendanz/android_device_rockchip

If you spot any issues, please let me know via PM.

Can you please give some more details on how to install it with Android tool 2.52?

If done right, TWRP can install OTA updates from the OEM (including bootloader images) and do factory resets. Check the notes on my RK3328 project for TWRP, though, because Rockchip does some very unusual things with their bootloader message block offset and custom command-line argument (wipe_all).

[mo123]

Any options found out about a 3399 twrp apk?

Is there anything useful that TWRP can do?
You can already make a full backup of firmware on a PC. Don't think TWRP can flash bootloaders on Rockchip devices.
You can't root with TWRP as updating SuperSU will result in a bootloop on RK3399 and other Rockchip devices.
Overwriting the stock recovery means you won't be able to factory reset to solve problems in future.
You will also not be able to receive and install ota updates from manufacturers if they go through recovery which is 90% of the case.

[ClarkKent]

Thanks anyway. I'll be sure to paste a link if I ever find something.

Any options found out about a 3399 twrp apk?

[ClarkKent]

Or do i just install it zipped ?

Did you get this figured out yet to a working version
Thnx

[gavster26]

A new TWRP 3.1.1-0 build for Rockchip RK3328 is available for testing here: TWRP3_RK3328-3.1.1-0.img

On Rockchip devices, the offset to the bootloader message block in the /misc partition is 16384, rather than the usual zero or 2048. Unfortunately, support for BOARD_RECOVERY_BLDRMSG_OFFSET is broken pending a pull request that I've submitted.

Also, there are about a dozen or so command-line arguments (wipe_data, wipe_cache, update_package, etc.) defined in Recovery.cpp, but Rockchip felt the need to add a custom one of their own, "wipe_all". I had to make some tweaks to twrp.cpp after the get_args() call to support that. Remember, the Rockchip RK33 bootloader calls recovery directly with this "wipe_all" command-line argument as part of the factory setup after flashing new firmware, so this really needs to be right or you'll end up with a TWRP boot loop.

And for those brave souls who want to make changes or build for other Rockchip devices, I've provided the source on GitHub here:

https://github.com/Magendanz/android_device_rockchip

If you spot any issues, please let me know via PM.

Hi I'm looking for a recovery for an rk3229 device can you help

[SwampEdge]

Or do i just install it zipped ?

[SwampEdge]

A new TWRP 3.1.1-0 build for Rockchip RK3328 is available for testing here: TWRP3_RK3328-3.1.1-0.img

On Rockchip devices, the offset to the bootloader message block in the /misc partition is 16384, rather than the usual zero or 2048. Unfortunately, support for BOARD_RECOVERY_BLDRMSG_OFFSET is broken pending a pull request that I've submitted.

Also, there are about a dozen or so command-line arguments (wipe_data, wipe_cache, update_package, etc.) defined in Recovery.cpp, but Rockchip felt the need to add a custom one of their own, "wipe_all". I had to make some tweaks to twrp.cpp after the get_args() call to support that. Remember, the Rockchip RK33 bootloader calls recovery directly with this "wipe_all" command-line argument as part of the factory setup after flashing new firmware, so this really needs to be right or you'll end up with a TWRP boot loop.

And for those brave souls who want to make changes or build for other Rockchip devices, I've provided the source on GitHub here:

https://github.com/Magendanz/android_device_rockchip

If you spot any issues, please let me know via PM.

Thanks for creating this. Do I extract the image file and put it on sd card and then install it through the stock recovery ?

[SwampEdge]

I successfully installed the TWRP Custom Recovery on my TVBOXMX9 PRO, rk3328. Follow this Video to install: https://goo.gl/WRaAGK and I used this image file, twrp.rk3328-3.1.1-0, https://goo.gl/nsbAuS. With this Official TWRP APP, https://goo.gl/S498Jq. Note My device is with Root. But the SuperSu and the Binary are outdated. Well if updating the box does not restart anymore. Enter LopInfinito. Thank you!

Can you tell me which device you selected from the list in the TWRP APP to flash too ? Thanks.

[Gac400]

Hi, I have a max a5x with oreo 8.1
can I install the recovery mentioned in this post?

[Simon Forest]

I successfully installed the TWRP Custom Recovery on my TVBOXMX9 PRO, rk3328. Follow this Video to install: https://goo.gl/WRaAGK and I used this image file, twrp.rk3328-3.1.1-0, https://goo.gl/nsbAuS. With this Official TWRP APP, https://goo.gl/S498Jq. Note My device is with Root. But the SuperSu and the Binary are outdated. Well if updating the box does not restart anymore. Enter LopInfinito. Thank you!

Hi ! I've tried installing it through Flashify, the official app and Android Tool and none of it is working !! When I reboot to recovery it only gives me a black screen..

Please help !

Box : Scishion AI ONE - RK3328

[DylanF]

I used Flashify to flashrecovery img . I was running a rooted 7.1 img first. Loaded flashify and then flashed the twrp img and worked fine. I also use an app I like, REBOOT. Works great. I try not to use TWRP app.

[Wyle]

and how this is done?

I will let you know when I can accomplish that!