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Theme TWRP on Your LG G3 for a More User-Friendly Recovery

Oct 24, 2014 06:24 PM
Smartphone displaying a user interface with application options.

It wasn't too long ago that I showed you how to unlock the LG G3 bootloader and install TWRP, and while the process was extremely easy, the custom recovery can look a little intimidating to new users. Even long-time users who know how to navigate it find it boring to look at, as TWRP has had the same basic aesthetics since its creation.

But no more of that! Today, I'll show you on how to theme your TWRP recovery with various user-friendly interfaces that'll definitely make it more welcoming and easier to navigate—for new and old users alike.

What You Should Already Have

Before we begin listing steps, let's discuss the state of your Android device. First, you'll definitely need to be rooted, so checkout our complete guide to rooting any Android for help. Next, if you haven't already, unlock your bootloader and install TWRP. Once you're rooted and have the custom recovery installed, you're ready to begin theming.

Download Theme Manager & Root Browser

This process is easy enough without the TWRP Theme Manager, but the app will let you to switch themes on the fly, as well give you the ability to revert back to the stock theme with ease. Download and install TWRP Theme Manager for free from the Play Store.

TWRP Theme Manager app by ScumpinatoS with install button.

An additional app we'll need is a root-capable browser; I'll be using Root Browser (also free) for our purposes today.

Root Browser app with install button.

Pick Your Themes

The themes, originally created by z31s1g, have been consolidated into one XDA thread by xlxcrossing. Download one or all of them on to your device.

TeamWin Recovery Project interface displaying options: Install, Wipe, Backup, Restore, Mount, File Manager, Advanced, Restart.

[http://d-h.st/cXg Light Theme]

Team Win Recovery Project interface options: Install, Wipe, Backup, Restore, Mount, File Manager, Advanced, Restart.

[http://d-h.st/7Ti Dark Theme]

TeamWin Recovery Project menu options on a mobile device.

[http://d-h.st/xxy Black Theme]

Team management app interface with options: Install, Wipe, Backup, Restore, Mount, File Manager, Advanced, Restart.

[http://d-h.st/67D Light Google Play Theme]

Team Win Recovery Project interface with options for Install, Wipe, Backup, Restore, Mount, File Manager, Advanced, and Restart.

[http://bit.ly/1DjxbRZ Black Google Play Theme]

Team Win Recovery Project (TWRP) menu options displayed on a mobile device screen.

[http://d-h.st/rd4 XDA Theme]

TeamWin Recovery Project interface displaying options: Install, Wipe, Backup, Restore, Mount, File Manager, Advanced, Restart.

[http://d-h.st/cXg Light Theme]

Team Win Recovery Project interface options: Install, Wipe, Backup, Restore, Mount, File Manager, Advanced, Restart.

[http://d-h.st/7Ti Dark Theme]

TeamWin Recovery Project menu options on a mobile device.

[http://d-h.st/xxy Black Theme]

Team management app interface with options: Install, Wipe, Backup, Restore, Mount, File Manager, Advanced, Restart.

[http://d-h.st/67D Light Google Play Theme]

Team Win Recovery Project interface with options for Install, Wipe, Backup, Restore, Mount, File Manager, Advanced, and Restart.

[http://bit.ly/1DjxbRZ Black Google Play Theme]

Team Win Recovery Project (TWRP) menu options displayed on a mobile device screen.

[http://d-h.st/rd4 XDA Theme]

Copy & Paste to Folder

Open Root Browser and navigate to sdcard -> Download. Findone of the ZIPs you downloaded, long-press it, then select Copy. Now, navigate back one level back to sdcard, scroll down and enter the TWRPTheme folder, then paste the file there. Repeat for additional themes.

File directory on a mobile device showing folders and files related to themes and applications.
Theme TWRP on Your LG G3 for a More User-Friendly Recovery
File directory on a mobile device showing folders and files related to themes and applications.
Theme TWRP on Your LG G3 for a More User-Friendly Recovery

You can do this for all the themes you downloaded, just make sure to rename the files (tap and hold, then select Rename) so you can better manage them.

Apply Your Theme

Open TWRP Theme Manager and pull out the side menu, then select Local Themes and choose one to apply—it's that simple.

Menu options from a mobile app highlighting "Local Themes."
Theme TWRP on Your LG G3 for a More User-Friendly Recovery
Menu options from a mobile app highlighting "Local Themes."
Theme TWRP on Your LG G3 for a More User-Friendly Recovery

You can now boot into recovery manually (power down then hold the Power and Volume Down buttons) or by using an app like Quick Boot.

Reverting Back to the Stock Theme

You can easily restore the original theme by selecting Backup & Restore from the side menu of TWRP Theme Manager, then choosing the last option for the TWRP theme.

Menu with options including "Backup & Restore" highlighted.
Backup and Restore options displayed on a mobile app interface.
Menu with options including "Backup & Restore" highlighted.
Backup and Restore options displayed on a mobile app interface.

Take a look at the video tutorial above to follow along and complete the process in no time. Feel free to comment below or ask any questions, and make sure to follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

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