How to Install TWRP Recovery on Samsung Galaxy Star 2 Plus SM-G350E

You have a Galaxy Star 2 Plus SM-G350E and your smartphone currently runs on the very outdated Android KitKat, then you might want to install an update on your device. As you know, installing the custom recovery can remove the factory restrictions and allows you to customize your Star 2 Plus as your hobby. The stock recovery image just gives you a minimal access within the system, but with updating your device with a Custom recovery, you can flash any custom ROM for your Galaxy Star 2 Plus SM-G350E in a way you want.

This latest Custom Recovery for your Star 2 Plus has been developed by the xda-developers, so it is safe for your handset. So if you are interested in flashing this stable Custom Recovery image on your device, then you could follow the steps given in this post.

Warning

The tutorial is only built for the Galaxy Star 2 Plus SM-G350E and using it on any other device will get certain brick.

Pre-Requirements

• A Galaxy Star 2 Plus SM-G350E smartphone
• One Windows computer for the installation.
• An original USB cable to connect your device with your computer
• Samsung USB driver already pre- installed on your computer as well
• Make a full back up of all important data on your device
• Turn on the USB Debugging Mode in Settings> Developer Option of your Star 2 Plus.
• Before starting the process, make sure to keep your device at least 50% power back up.

Now follow the these steps to flash TWRP Recovery on your Galaxy Star 2 Plus SM-G350E smartphone.

Steps to Update

• First, download the TWRP Recovery file and Odin v3.10.zip for your Galaxy Star 2 Plus and extract them on the desktop of your computer.
• Then put your device into download mode by switching off the phone first and then pressing its Volume Down, Power Button & Home Button at a same time for a few seconds. Then, press the Volume Up Button after a warning message appears on your screen to boot your device into download mode.
• Then connect your Galaxy Star 2 Plus to your PC using the USB cable.
• The button-left corner of Odin will display a message if the connection is successful.
• Now launch Odin on your PC, click on “AP/PDA” box and choose the twrp image file from the Recovery folder. Make sure that re-partition option is unchecked.
• Next, uncheck the “Auto-reboot” option in Odin and press the “Start” button. The update process will take around 3-4 minutes. Wait until you see the PASS letter and then press the Power + Volume Up+ Home button to boot your phone into TWRP custom recovery.

Flashing the TWRP image file on your Samsung Galaxy Star 2 Plus will not face any issue and your device will boot up as normal. In case you face any issues, contact me in the comment section. I shall share some solutions for you.