How to install TWRP on Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is the latest flagship in the long list of amazing flagships released by Samsung. It is undoubtedly a tremendous handset and it offers customizable OEM, powerful hardware configuration, and tremendous attributes among others.

However, did you know you can take things one step further by rooting your Galaxy S24 Ultra? But before you can root your device, there is one thing you need to do – unlock the bootloader and install TWRP.

Before getting started with the installation, you should prepare your device by taking a complete Android backup, ensuring your device has at least 60% battery, having a USB cable, and downloading the Odin Tool on your PC.

Steps to install TWRP on Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra?

Here are the steps you need to follow for installing TWRP on your Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra –

Step 1: Enable the Developer Options

First, you need to open the “Settings” menu of your Galaxy S24 Ultra
After that, scroll down the Settings menu before selecting the “About Phone” option
Then, you should tap on “Software Information”
Next up, you should be tapping on the “Build Number” 6-7 times

Enter the password or pattern of your device and wait until you get the “Developer mode has been enabled” message on the screen

Step 2: Enable OEM unlocking

Disclaimer: The following process will void your Samsung phone’s warranty and may cause instability in how the phone works. So, it's important to be careful and fully understand the risks of rooting your phone before moving forward.

Once you have enabled the developer options, it’ll be important that you follow these steps to avoid any problems in the TWRP installation –

Start by accessing the “Settings” app once more
Head over to the “Developer Options” location
Lastly, you should enable the “OEM Unlocking” toggle

Enable OEM Unlocking and USB Debugging Samsung

Step 3: Unlock the bootloader

Now comes the time to unlock the bootloader. You should understand the whole process if you want to gain access to the bootloader settings on your Galaxy S24 Ultra. With that said, here are the instructions you need to follow –

Start by powering off your Galaxy S24 Ultra by pressing and holding the “Volume Down + Power” buttons before selecting the “Power Off” option
Continue pressing the “Volume Up + Down” buttons simultaneously
At the same time, you will also have to connect your smartphone to your PC via a USB cable
Once you have connected your smartphone properly, you’ll notice a “Warning” notification on the screen
After that, you should hold and press the “Volume Button” for around 7 seconds to gain access to the unlock bootloader option
Lastly, you need to press the “Volume Up” button to confirm that you want to unlock the bootloader

This way, you can unlock the bootloader on your Galaxy S24 Ultra effortlessly. This is an important step if you want to install TWRP on your smartphone.

Step 4: Enable Download Mode

Next, you will have to understand how to put your Galaxy S24 Ultra in Download Mode. Typically, this mode is used as a bridge for connecting your device to the Odin Tool. It’ll also play a key role when it comes to installing TWRP or flashing firmware files on your smartphone. This will ensure that your smartphone is ready to access the developer mode. With that said, here are the steps you need to follow –

Begin by pressing the “Volume Down + Power” button for powering off your smartphone

Then, you need to long press the “Volume Down + Power” button, connect your smartphone to the PC using a data cable, and wait for the bootloader “Warning” screen to pop up
Next up, you need to press the “Volume Up” button for accessing Download Mode
Now, your Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra would have entered the Download Mode

Step 5: Download the required files for TWRP installation

If you are looking to install TWRP Recovery on your Galaxy S24 Ultra, you will have to download a few files. Typically, you will require the TWRP file, vbmeta, and Disable DM Verity Force Encrypt files to carry out the process.

Using these files, you’ll be able to flash custom recovery successfully and unlock the doors to the unprecedented potential of your smartphone. With that said, make sure that you get these resources before you head over to the last portion of this procedure –

Odin Tool (On PC) – Download
TWRP for Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (On PC) – Download (e3q)
Vbmeta.tar file (On PC) – Download
Disable DM Verity Force Encrypt for Samsung (On your smartphone) – Download

Step 6: Install Vmeta and TWRP Recovery on your Galaxy S24 Ultra

Once you have downloaded all the necessary files from the previous step, it is time to carry out the actual installation phase of the TWRP Recovery for your Galaxy S24 Ultra. To install TWRP Recovery on your Galaxy S24 Ultra, start by flashing the Vbmeta file –

First, launch the Odin Tool on your PC/laptop

Then, you should connect your smartphone to your PC in the download mode
Head over to the vbmeta.tar file location before loading it in the “AP” section Odin
After that, you need to press the “Start” button on the screen

Once you have done that, reboot your smartphone to the Download Mode

The next phase will involve flashing the TWRP file. Here are the steps to do that –

Click on the “AP” file section before navigating to the TWRP location
After you have selected the TWRP file, you’ll need to click the “Start” button

Once the flashing ends, you need to press the “Volume Up + Power” button
Keep pressing the two buttons until you get the “Boot Warning”
Lastly, you need to press the “Power” button for accessing the TWRP Recovery Mode

Remember to save the Disable DM Verity Force Encrypt File in your smartphone’s internal storage. You can easily transfer the file directly from your PC once you have downloaded it from the above section. Here are the steps to flash the Disable DM Verity Force Encrypt file –

Ensure that you access the TWRP Recovery Mode
Click on the “Install” button for appearing on the home screen

Head over to the “Disable DM Verity Force Encrypt” file location
Choose the file before flashing it by swiping right
Next up, you need to head over to “Wipe” and then click on “Format Data”
Lastly, reboot your smartphone

ROOTING GUIDE: [Guide] Root Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra using Magisk?

So that’s how you can easily and safely install TWRP on your Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra. If you have any question related to this guide, feel free to leave that in the comment section down below.