OnePlus Pad 2 TWRP Recovery and How to Root Guide

Welcome! On this page, we’ll help you install TWRP Recovery on your OnePlus Pad 2 device, also known as Hedwig. We’ve provided both written instructions and a video tutorial to guide you through the process. But before you begin, please note that you’ll need to unlock your device’s bootloader. Device manufacturers often lock the bootloader for security reasons, so you’ll need to unlock it in order to install any third-party files. Once you’ve unlocked the bootloader, you’ll be able to install TWRP Custom Recovery on your device, which will allow you to root your device, take Nandroid backups, restore your system, wipe out data and cache, and more. So, make sure you download the required files and then follow our instructions to install TWRP Recovery on your OnePlus Pad 2 device.

OnePlus Pad 2 Device Overview:

The OnePlus Pad 2, launched on August 1, 2024, is a high-end tablet with impressive specs for multimedia and productivity. Its 12.1-inch IPS LCD display supports Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and a 144Hz refresh rate for smooth visuals, alongside a resolution of 2120 x 3000 pixels (~304 ppi density). The tablet boasts a sleek design with a glass front, aluminum back, and aluminum frame, weighing 584 g.

Running on Android 14 with OxygenOS 14.1, it’s powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, featuring an octa-core CPU (1×3.3 GHz Cortex-X4, 3×3.2 GHz Cortex-A720, 2×3.0 GHz Cortex-A720, 2×2.3 GHz Cortex-A520) and Adreno 750 GPU, providing top-tier performance. It comes in two storage configurations: 128GB with 8GB RAM or 256GB with 12GB RAM (UFS 3.1), though it lacks expandable storage via microSD.

For cameras, the OnePlus Pad 2 features a 13 MP rear camera capable of 4K video and a 8 MP front camera supporting 1080p video with gyro-EIS. The audio setup is exceptional, with six stereo speakers and 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res Audio support for a premium listening experience.

Powering the device is a massive 9510 mAh battery with 67W wired charging, advertised to reach 64% in 30 minutes and 100% in 81 minutes, making it ideal for prolonged use.

TWRP Recovery and its Advantages

Team Win Recovery Project is an open-source software custom recovery image for Android-based devices. It provides a touchscreen-enabled interface that allows users to install third-party firmware and back up the current system which is functions often unsupported by stock recovery images. – Wikipedia

Advantages of TWRP Recovery:

You can flash Custom ROM on OnePlus Pad 2 using TWRP
You can flash modding zip files to customize your phone
Easy to flash and use Xposed Modules using TWRP
Easy to Root and Unroot using TWRP Recovery flashable zip SuperSU
You can install Magisk on OnePlus Pad 2
Easy to Create and Restore Nandroid Backup using TWRP Recovery.
Easy access to restore the Nandroid Backup.
You can flash the image file using TWRP Recovery on OnePlus Pad 2
Easy to remove all bloatware using TWRP Recovery on OnePlus Pad 2.
To underclock and overclock.
You can clean Wipe, Cache, and Data.

Steps to Install TWRP Recovery on OnePlus Pad 2 (Hedwig)

Before going to the TWRP installation process, make sure to follow all the pre-requirements mentioned below properly.

Pre-Requirements:

The file and guide are supported for the OnePlus Pad 2 (Hedwig) model only. Don’t try it on other devices.
OnePlus Pad 2 bootloader should be unlocked.
A PC/Laptop and a USB cable are required for this process.
Make sure to take a Full Backup of Device Data (No Root).
Charge your device battery to full.
Download All Required Files:
- No Verity Opt Encrypt and VBMeta.img
- Download SuperSU Zip – For root using SuperSU
- Download Magisk Zip – For root using Magisk
- USB Drivers: OnePlus USB Drivers
- Download ADB and Fastboot and install them on your PC

TWRP Recovery Details

File Name	TWRP Recovery
Support	Unknown
Version	Latest
Developer	HimanshuRaj

Download TWRP Recovery

Disclaimer:

GetDroidTips will not be responsible for any kind of damage or error that occurs to your device while/after installing the files or following this guide. Make sure to take a complete backup before doing anything. Do this at your own risk.

Install TWRP via ADB and Fastboot Tool

After downloading all the required files, drivers, and tools, follow the installation process.

First of all, enable the Developer Options and USB Debugging mode on your device.
Head over to the device Settings > System > About Phone > then tap on the Build Number seven times to enable Developer options mode.
Now, go to the Developer options in the Settings menu and turn on the toggle to enable USB debugging.
Next, open the ADB & Fastboot folder on your computer. Then press and hold the Shift key and right mouse click to open the command window.
Turn off your device > Press and hold the Volume Up + Power button together for a few seconds to enter into Fastboot mode.
Connect your device with the PC via a USB cable and type the following code on the command windows and hit enter:

adb reboot bootloader

Now, your device is connected successfully as a fastboot device.
Type the following command and hit enter to check the fastboot device is connected or not:

fastboot devices

Download the correct image file and copy the file into the same folder as your adb and fastboot binaries. Rename the image to twrp.img and type:
```
fastboot boot twrp.img
```
Now, in order to install TWRP Recovery on your phone permanently, type the following command and press enter:

fastboot flash recovery twrpname.img

To just boot, you can use the command fastboot boot twrpname.img
That’s it. You’ve successfully installed the TWRP Recovery on the OnePlus Pad 2 device. Now, you have to flash the Root.

What is Root?

Smartphone Rooting is the unofficial way to enable an administrator or superuser access to your device system and subsystem. Therefore, the user can easily tweak, change, edit, or delete system files and apps easily.

With the help of rooting, you can uninstall bloatware, increase device performance, reduce battery draining, install Xposed modules, and more. However, smartphone rooting will void the device warranty and you may not get software OTA updates anymore. An improper way of rooting can also brick your device easily. Therefore, make sure to follow the guide properly.

The advantage of Rooting:

You can get access to all files on your OnePlus Pad 2, even the files present in the root directory of your phone.
You can increase the performance of your OnePlus Pad 2 by overclocking.
By rooting you can increase battery life by underclocking the OnePlus Pad 2.
Uninstall Bloatware on OnePlus Pad 2.
You can block Ads on any Android applications such as Youtube and other game-related applications.

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By Rooting OnePlus Pad 2, you can View, Edit, or Delete any system file inside the root directory.
You can install the Xposed Framework and many Xposed module support.

Steps to Root OnePlus Pad 2

Guide to Root OnePlus Pad 2 via SuperSU

Guide to Root OnePlus Pad 2 via Magisk

We assume that this full-depth installation guide will be helpful to you. For any queries, feel free to ask in the comments below.