Download TWRP Recovery for Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite | Root Using It
In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install the TWRP Recovery on Galaxy S10 Lite (r5q). TWRP recovery is probably the most used and most popular...
Syed Sadique Hassan
Last updated on April 30, 2026
Syed Sadique Hassan
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Did his MBA from Delhi but then something about the Android ecosystem intrigued him so much that he made Tech Blogging his permanent job. And now there's no looking back.
In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install the TWRP Recovery on Galaxy S10 Lite (r5q). TWRP recovery is probably the most used and most popular custom recovery that we all know. For those who are quite accustomed to rooting and flashing custom ROM, etc. then, they know what TWRP Recovery is. However, for naive, the TWRP Recovery allows users to install custom ROMs/mods, take a complete backup of their phone, gain root access on your phone using Magisk Manager.
However, you are required to have TWRP access before you can go ahead and root your Galaxy S10 Lite. For flashing the TWRP recovery image, you need to follow the guide properly to avoid errors. And if you happen to own a Galaxy S10 Lite and are looking for ways to download and install the TWRP Recovery on your phone then, you are at the right place as in this post, and we will guide you on how to download and install TWRP Recovery on Galaxy S10 Lite and eventually root using Magisk. So, that being said, let us get straight into the article itself:
What is TWRP Recovery?
Team Win Recovery Project or TWRP Recovery is a useful and popular custom recovery, which is open-source software. The touch-screen-enabled interface allows users to flash third-party firmware and back up the system or data easily like never before. For Android customization lovers or developers, a custom recovery is a much-needed tool or software.
Additionally, you can install the kernel, modules, root or unroot, take Nandroid backups, etc. Meanwhile, you can wipe system partitions, internal storage, data, cache, vendor, etc. very easily.
Advantages of TWRP Recovery
Backups of partitions in TAR or raw Image format
Restore backups from internal storage, external SD storage, or OTG devices
Install Custom Firmware
Install flashable ZIPs and image files
Partition wiping
Delete System, Cache, Vendor, Partition, User Data, etc
Install Root or Unroot by flashing ZIPs
Terminal access
ADB Root Shell
Theme Support
Possible decryption support depending on the device
Steps to Install TWRP Recovery on Galaxy S10 Lite
Now before we go ahead and install TWRP Recovery on the Galaxy S10 Lite, let us make a list of pre-requisites that are required to unlock it:
Charge your phone
You need to make sure that your Galaxy S10 Lite is charged to about 60% before installing TWRP recovery to avoid any boot loop issues during the unlocking process.
Take a complete backup
Before rooting, one of the most important things that you need to do on your phone is to take a complete backup of your phone. For that, you can follow the guide by clicking the link below:
Before we begin with the unlocking of the bootloader, I would strongly recommend you create a backup of your device storage and all your files stored on your device. Unlocking of bootloader will wipe off the entire data on your device. Moreover, it is advised to follow the steps mentioned in this post very carefully to avoid permanent damage or bricking your device. If anything goes wrong, the author or GetDroidTips is not responsible for it.
Download Samsung USB Drivers
You can follow the link in order to download the correct Samsung USB drivers for Windows and Mac.
Download TWRP Recovery
Here you will find the latest and TWRP recovery for the Galaxy S10 Lite.
You can check out our full-depth tutorial video as well:
Once the device booted into TWRP Recovery mode, you need to decrypt the data partition. In order to do it: Go to Wipe > Format Data and follow the on-screen instructions.
Then head over to recovery by pressing the Volume up + Power button together.
Make sure you have created a backup of your Galaxy S10 Lite.
In TWRP, select Install and locate Magisk.zip and select the file.
Swipe to Install and flash it.
Restart your device.
Voila!
So, there you have it from my side in this post. I hope you guys liked this post and were able to install the TWRP Recovery and root your Galaxy S10 Lite smartphone. Let us know in the comments below if you faced any issues while installing the TWRP recovery on your phone and then rooting it using Magisk. Until the next post…Cheers!
