[GUIDE] Redmi Note 3 All Available TWRPs Explained & Their Usage

There are multiple versions of Team Win Recovery Project for the Redmi Note 3 Snapdragon. Many new users are confused as to which version of TWRP to flash after unlocking the bootloaders officially or unofficially. Here is a detailed explanation for every version of the TWRP & use cases for the same. I will keep this thread updated as per the need arises. Do let me know if I have forgot to mention any use case.

TWRP Versions

Official TWRP : Link
The base version of TWRP, used to backup, restore firmware, flash zips, etc
Users with official unlocked bootloaders should preferrably use Cofface TWRP for best results.
Users with unofficial unlocked bootloaders should strictly not use this TWRP

Cofface TWRP : Link
Patches boot.img automatically after flashing recovery MIUI ROM Zip.
Users with official unlocked bootloaders should use this TWRP only.
Users with unofficial unlocked bootloaders should strictly not use this TWRP.

Safe TWRP v2 : Link
Prevents hardbrick while flashing recovery MIUI ROM Zip.
Users with official unlocked bootloaders should preferrably use Cofface TWRP for best results.
Users with unofficial unlocked bootloaders should strictly use this TWRP only.

Alka TWRP : Link
Used to backup all partitions before flashing CM13 based on "M" firmware.
Users with both official & unofficial unlocked bootloaders can use this TWRP.

Use Cases

A ) Bootloader Unlocked Officially

1. Rooting any MIUI ROM
• Flash Cofface TWRP
• Backup Current ROM
• Flash SuperSU Zip
• Reboot

2. Flashing MIUI ROM / Restore TWRP Backup
• Flash Cofface TWRP
• Backup Current ROM
• Factory Reset
• Flash Recovery ROM Zip / Restore Backup
• Reboot

3. Flashing Custom ROM
• Flash Cofface TWRP
• Backup Current ROM
• Factory Reset
• Flash Custom ROM Zip + GApps Zip
• Reboot

4. Flashing Santhosh CM13 based on 'M' Firmware
• Flash Alka TWRP
• Backup All Partitions & Save A Copy Of Backup on PC
• Flash Cofface TWRP
• Factory Reset
• Flash CM13 Zip
• Reboot


B ) Bootloader Unlocked Unofficially

1. Rooting any MIUI ROM
• Flash Safe TWRP v2
• Backup Current ROM
• Flash SuperSU Zip
• Reboot

2. Flashing MIUI ROM / Restore TWRP Backup
• Flash Safe TWRP v2
• Backup Current ROM
• Factory Reset
• Flash Recovery ROM Zip
• Flash Universal Boot Img Patcher Zip
• Reboot

3. Flashing Custom ROM
• Flash Safe TWRP v2 TWRP
• Backup Current ROM
• Factory Reset
• Flash Custom ROM Zip + GApps Zip
• Reboot

4. Flashing Santhosh CM13 based on 'M' Firmware
• Flash Alka TWRP
• Backup All Partitions & Save A Copy Of Backup on PC
• Flash Safe TWRP v2
• Factory Reset
• Flash CM13 Zip
• Reboot

Credits

Vibhor for his official TWRP
Cofface for his TWRP
Alka for his TWRP
Rajdip for Universal Boot Img Patcher

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