Download TWRP Recovery for Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 | Root Using It
In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install the TWRP Recovery on Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 (q4q). TWRP recovery is probably the most used and most...
Mohammed Huwais
Last updated on April 30, 2026
Mohammed Huwais
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I started my career as a blogger in 2014 and also worked on an Android niche platform to gain extra income. I cover the topic on How to guides, software updates, Custom ROM updates and also product review. I'm 24 years old, completed MBA (Master of Business Administration) from Sikkim Manipal University.
In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install the TWRP Recovery on Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 (q4q). TWRP recovery is probably the most used and most popular custom recovery that we all know. Those who are quite accustomed to rooting and flashing custom ROM, etc. then, 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, and gain root access on their phone using Magisk Manager.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 was launched globally, the fourth iteration of the foldable smartphone lineup, the Galaxy Z series. The device features a 7.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity Flex Display, Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC, 4,400mAh battery, and triple rear camera setup. The device runs on Android 12 with One UI 4.1.1 on top.
However, you are required to have TWRP access before you can go ahead and root your Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4. For flashing the TWRP recovery image, you need to follow the guide properly to avoid errors. And if you happen to own a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 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 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 and eventually root using Magisk. So, that being said, let us get straight into the article itself:
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 features one 7.6 inches Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel and a 6.2 inches Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel with both running at a 120 Hz refresh rate. The first unfolded panel has a resolution of 1812 x 2176 pixels, and the second folded panel has a resolution of 904 x 2316 pixels.
Under the hood, we get the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor built on a 4nm manufacturing process. It is an octa-core processor with one Cortex-X2 core clocked at 3.19 GHz, three Cortex-A710 cores clocked at 2.75 GHz, and four Cortex-A510 cores clocked at 1.80 GHz. For handling the graphics-intensive tasks, we have the Adreno 730. The smartphone comes with Android 12L out of the box with One UI 4.1.1 skin running on top.
In optics, we get a triple camera setup at the rear and two selfie cameras. The rear camera setup consists of a 50 MP primary sensor paired with an f/1.8 lens, a 10 MP telephoto sensor paired with an f/2.4 lens, and a 12 MP ultrawide sensor paired with an f/2.2 lens. One selfie camera at the front is a 4 MP under-display sensor paired with an f/1.8 lens, and the other one is the cover camera which is a 10MP sensor paired with an f/2.2 lens. Both the front and rear camera systems can capture 4K videos.
The smartphone comes with three storage options: 256GB internal storage + 12GB RAM, 512GB internal storage + 12GB RAM, and 1TB internal storage + 12GB RAM. We do not get any microSD slots for storage expansion. In terms of communications, we get Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS, NFC, and USB Type-C 3.2. And for sensors, we get a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, and barometer. Powering it all is a 4400 mAh battery that can be topped up quickly using a 25W power adapter which is not included in the box.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 also comes with Samsung exclusive features Samsung DeX (desktop experience support) and Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard certified). The smartphone has four color options: Gray-green, Phantom Black, Beige, and Burgundy.
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 Z Fold 4 (q4q)
Now before we go ahead and install TWRP Recovery on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4, let us make a list of pre-requisites that are required to unlock it:
Charge your phone
You need to make sure that your Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 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 TWRP recovery for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4.
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 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4.
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 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 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!
