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.

How to Install ClockworkMod Recovery on the Sony Xperia Tipo ST21i

Sony Xperia Tipo ST21i was launched with Android Ice Cream Sandwich running on the board as the specifications of the device fully support this version of the Android Firmware. There’s been no word about any update to Jelly Bean, however, if you install a custom recovery and flash a JB ROM, you can enjoy the all new version of Android on your device. ClockworkMod Recovery has become available for the device and it takes only a minute to install. Once it’s done, you’re ready to flash custom ROMs on the device that will let you enjoy the new features that were introduced with that particular version of firmware. Let’s see how you can get the ClockworkMod Recovery on your Xperia Tipo ST21i.

I. Before You Begin:

1. You must have done our How to Root the Sony Xperia Tipo ST21i procedure.

2. This should replace your current recovery with the ClockworkMod Recovery.

II. Downloading Required Files:

1. ClockworkMod Recovery (It’s attached in the first post)

III. Installing ClockworkMod Recovery on the Sony Xperia Tipo ST21i:

1. Download and place the ClockworkMod Recovery archive on your Desktop.

2. Unzip files from the archive to your Desktop. You can use free tools like WinRAR to do so.

3. Enable the USB debugging option on your device by heading to Menu>>Settings>>Developer options>>USB debugging.

4. Connect the device to your PC via USB cable.

5. Double-click on the install.bat file and the process should begin.

6. Follow the instructions displayed on your screen.

7. Once done, reboot the device.

8. You’re all set!

Wonderful! Since you now have a custom recovery on your device, you can go ahead and flash custom ROMs on the device.

SOURCE:xda