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            <h1>TWRP Recovery on Amlogic S905x S912 Android TV Box</h1>
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          <h2>Things You Will Need</h2>

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	<li>A microSD card at least 4 GB <a href="https://amzn.to/36CpShC" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/36CpShC</a> | <a href="https://amzn.to/3CXJngt" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/3CXJngt</a> | <a href="https://amzn.to/3JqyxSP" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/3JqyxSP</a></li>
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<h2>Booting TWRP</h2>

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	<li>Download TWRP recovery for Amlogic devices <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1F4Iy_zj8Q5qYCavleIo7176A8y_tPxFE/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Download</a></li>
	<li>Rename the downloaded file recovery.img</li>
	<li>Format a microSD card to FAT32
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		<li>Right Click Start &gt; File Explorer</li>
		<li>Right Click the microSD card &gt; Format...</li>
		<li>Select FAT32 from the File System dropdown</li>
		<li>Make sure Quick Format is checked</li>
		<li>Click Start</li>
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	<li>Copy recovery.img to the root of a microSD card</li>
	<li>Safely eject the microSD card</li>
	<li>Unplug power from the TV box</li>
	<li>Plug the microSD card into the Amlogic based TV box</li>
	<li>While holding the reset button on the TV box (sometimes hidden inside the AV port) with a toothpick or unfolded paperclip, plug in the power cord</li>
	<li>Continue holding the reset button for 10-15 seconds</li>
	<li>TWRP recovery should load</li>
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<h2>Installing TWRP (optional)</h2>

<p>Only install TWRP if it is required by a custom ROM, otherwise, booting to it from microSD when needed will suffice</p>

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	<li>With the device in TWRP recovery, select Install from the main menu</li>
	<li>Select Install Image from the lower right</li>
	<li>Select Storage from the lower right &gt; Select MicroSD Card &gt; Click OK</li>
	<li>Select recovery.img from the listing</li>
	<li>Select Recovery from the partition listing</li>
	<li>Click and drag the slider to the right to begin flashing</li>
	<li>The flash should complete in just a few seconds</li>
	<li>Once completed successfully, power off the Android TV box</li>
	<li>Remove the microSD card</li>
	<li>While holding the reset button, power the TV box back on</li>
	<li>Continue holding the reset button for 10-15 seconds</li>
	<li>TWRP recovery should load, this time from the recovery partition</li>
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