How to Install TWRP Recovery on Realme 6i and Root it

On this page, we will guide you to install the TWRP Recovery on Realme 6i RMX2040. This guide contains both the written instruction and a video tutorial to...

Abd Razaaq

Last updated on March 14, 2026

Abd Razaaq

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I'm a Tech Content Writer and Full-Time blogger. Since I love Android and Google's device, I started my career in writing for Android OS and their features. This led me to start "GetDroidTips". I have completed Master of Business Administration at Mangalore University, Karnataka.

On this page, we will guide you to install the TWRP Recovery on Realme 6i RMX2040. This guide contains both the written instruction and a video tutorial to help you install it quickly. Make sure to download the files required and then jump straight into instructions on how to install TWRP Recovery on Realme 6i RMX2040.

Keep in mind that before heading over to the process, you will need to unlock the device bootloader at first. As the smartphone OEMs provide a locked bootloader to its devices due to some security concerns, in order to install any third-party file, you will need to unlock the bootloader. Then you will be capable to install TWRP Custom Recovery on your Realme 6i device and root as well. The TWRP Recovery can also take Nandroid backups, restore, wipe out system/data/cache, and more.

Realme 6i

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 Realme 6i 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 Realme 6i
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 Realme 6i
Easy to remove all bloatware using TWRP Recovery on Realme 6i.
To underclock and overclock.
You can clean Wipe, Cache, and Data.

Steps to Install TWRP Recovery on Realme 6i RMX2040

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 Realme 6i RMX2040 model only. Don’t try it on other devices.
Realme 6i 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: Realme USB Drivers
- Download SP Flash Tool (For First Method)
- Download ADB and Fastboot and install them on your PC

TWRP Recovery Details

File Name	TWRP Recovery
Version	Latest
Download File	Download

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.

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. Improper way of rooting can also brick your device easily. Therefore, make sure to follow the guide properly.

The advantage of Rooting: