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Pantech Element TWRP Recovery and Stock Rooted Roms

This is TWRP recovery and Stock rooted roms for the ICS firmware on the tablet.
These will only work if you currently have ICS running on your tablet. If you still have honeycomb then do the upgrade first.
Nothing was added or removed from the stock roms besides root and busybox.
Only bug with TWRP is that you can't mount sdcard in recovery. Just use adb push.
Instructions for installing TWRP Recovery:
1. Ensure you have Android SDK installed with adb and fastboot working
2. Download both the twrprecovery.img and twrprecovery.zip from here
3. Copy twrprecovery.zip to external sdcard
4. Reboot tablet to bootloader by issuing the command "adb reboot bootloader"
5. Then "fastboot boot twrprecovery.img"
6. When in recovery choose install then browse to /sdcard and choose twrprecovery.zip and flash that zip
7. Now TWRP is installed permanently.
Thanks:
attn1 - gave me some help since I am new to pantech devices
Dees_troy - for TWRP code obviously
Tassadar - for his rotation code for twrp. Without this it wouldn't have been possible

Disclaimer: Flash this ROM at your own risk. I am not responsible for what you do on your device. I left this stock to provide a base for anybody that wants to use it. Mod this rom how you want. Just please remember to give credit where credit is due.
This is a pure stock rooted rom. It has items like busybox, init.d support and so forth. No apps were added or removed. Both Odexed and Deodexed versions below.
Downloads

just in case i need another

Once I reboot into fastboot, I am getting 'cannot load twrprecovery.img': no error
Any ideas? I even created a directory named tools in the adb directory on my computer and moved twrprecovery.img into it.
(Thought that might help).
Where is the twrprecovery.img file supposed to reside? (On the computer, or on the phone?)

mavblues said:
Once I reboot into fastboot, I am getting 'cannot load twrprecovery.img': no error
Any ideas? I even created a directory named tools in the adb directory on my computer and moved twrprecovery.img into it.
(Thought that might help).
Where is the twrprecovery.img file supposed to reside? (On the computer, or on the phone?)
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On the computer. your command prompt should be at wherever you put twrprecovery.img file is. So for example you put twrprecovery.img at the root of c:, your command prompt should read c:/ .....
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Tada!!!
Thanks, you rock!
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OK, stupid question:
How do you reboot to TWRP? It loaded the first time, and I did a backup.
After reboot, I can only seem to get into the standard recovery.
What is the button combination to get to TWRP?
Also, will we be able to use goo manager to update TWRP as new versions come out, or is this a custom version?
TIA

mavblues said:
Tada!!!
Thanks, you rock!
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OK, stupid question:
How do you reboot to TWRP? It loaded the first time, and I did a backup.
After reboot, I can only seem to get into the standard recovery.
What is the button combination to get to TWRP?
Also, will we be able to use goo manager to update TWRP as new versions come out, or is this a custom version?
TIA
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Read the instructions. You HAVE to flash the zip I provided for recovery to be installed permanently.
This recovery required some special code for screen rotation. Dees_troy is working on getting it added to mainline. So right now you can't get it through goo manager. But I work closely with Dees to make sure all my builds are officially supported. I will post here when it becomes available through there
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jmztaylor said:
Read the instructions. You HAVE to flash the zip I provided for recovery to be installed permanently.
This recovery required some special code for screen rotation. Dees_troy is working on getting it added to mainline. So right now you can't get it through goo manager. But I work closely with Dees to make sure all my builds are officially supported. I will post here when it becomes available through there
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Got it - working great!

I'm stuck on fastboot mode. <waiting on device>
I tried unplug/replug USB to different connector, and it's still on <waiting for device>
I even tried to install driver manually from each files pantech folder and still no response
TWRP is on same folder and also set on environment variable
I have done adb devices and it detects as PORORO03111xxxxxxxxxxx
Any suggestion guys?

dagadu said:
I'm stuck on fastboot mode. <waiting on device>
I tried unplug/replug USB to different connector, and it's still on <waiting for device>
I even tried to install driver manually from each files pantech folder and still no response
TWRP is on same folder and also set on environment variable
I have done adb devices and it detects as PORORO03111xxxxxxxxxxx
Any suggestion guys?
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Waiting on device in fastboot means drivers aren't installed or the wrong ones are. Download the software upgrade app from pantech site then install. Browse to the install directory and run the installer for the drivers. But before that uninstall whatever drivers you have installed currently. I'm mobile or else I would link you directly
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dagadu said:
I'm stuck on fastboot mode. <waiting on device>
I tried unplug/replug USB to different connector, and it's still on <waiting for device>
I even tried to install driver manually from each files pantech folder and still no response
TWRP is on same folder and also set on environment variable
I have done adb devices and it detects as PORORO03111xxxxxxxxxxx
Any suggestion guys?
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Did you check "USB debugging" on the tablet?
Also, I had to set USB connection on the tablet to the last choice "PC Data Mode".
Hope it helps.

jmztaylor said:
Waiting on device in fastboot means drivers aren't installed or the wrong ones are. Download the software upgrade app from pantech site then install. Browse to the install directory and run the installer for the drivers. But before that uninstall whatever drivers you have installed currently. I'm mobile or else I would link you directly
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Is this what you're referring to? I download it from Pantech website.
htt p://c7240 62.r62 .cf2.rackcdn. com/PantechPCSuite_1.1.1.3437. exe
When do I need to install the driver? During fastboot mode, or normal mode?
I also notice that when I change the usb mode to MTP, it detects missing driver as well.
During normal mode it detects 2 pantech drivers in order to connect to pc suite.
Oya, when you guys do adb devices, does your device detect POROROxxxxxxx as well or only numbers?
I wonder this has anything to do with it, because I was trying to root with honeycomb version earlier and my pantech is ICS 4.0.4

dagadu said:
Is this what you're referring to? I download it from Pantech website.
htt p://c7240 62.r62 .cf2.rackcdn. com/PantechPCSuite_1.1.1.3437. exe
When do I need to install the driver? During fastboot mode, or normal mode?
I also notice that when I change the usb mode to MTP, it detects missing driver as well.
During normal mode it detects 2 pantech drivers in order to connect to pc suite.
Oya, when you guys do adb devices, does your device detect POROROxxxxxxx as well or only numbers?
I wonder this has anything to do with it, because I was trying to root with honeycomb version earlier and my pantech is ICS 4.0.4
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Anytime when the tablet is not plugged in. This will make the computer automatically install anything needed for the tablet and you won't have issues with fastboot or adb anymore
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jmztaylor said:
Instructions for installing TWRP Recovery:
1. Ensure you have Android SDK installed with adb and fastboot working
2. Download both the twrprecovery.img and twrprecovery.zip from here
3. Copy twrprecovery.zip to external sdcard
4. Reboot tablet to bootloader by issuing the command "adb reboot bootloader"
5. Then "fastboot boot twrprecovery.img"
6. When in recovery choose install then browse to /sdcard and choose twrprecovery.zip and flash that zip
7. Now TWRP is installed permanently.
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I did not understand anything of this manual...
I took the CWM file for Pantech A810S and replaced it recovery to ours, flashed(connect working Element to PC and start cwm.but), everything works.

1806 said:
I did not understand anything of this manual...
I took the CWM file for Pantech A810S and replaced it recovery to ours, flashed(connect working Element to PC and start cwm.but), everything works.
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Actually it's similar steps; however, yours is more like 1-click root
Anyway, I tried everything all above, but it didn't solve my problem, then I found the solution from other website
I just want to share in case others are stuck in fastboot mode like me:
1. When your tablet screen is on fastboot mode (white), go to device manager on your pc
2. Right click on Android > Update driver
3. Click on Browse driver
4. Choose Let me pick manually from my pc list
5. Choose Android phone and pick the first list there. It should be "Android ADB..."
6. Install and fastboot continued
if you can't find Android ADB from your pc list, then you should unplug device then install PC Suite.
here's the old tuts: youtube com/watch?v=UHRonVzBMsI
Hopefully it helps others and thank you very much for all your help!

Delete!

Finally! and a question
Finally a recovery for the element! Rhanks to the OP. Now I am less afraid to tinker with my tablet.
Question: The most important thing right now that I'd like to do is move the folder /data/data from the internal storage, to the internal SD card. This is stopping me from using Google Magazines and Google music, since their data is being stored there, and it shares space with actual applications. 1GB is not that much space for APPS, Dalvik Cache and APPs' data when you add magazines, and when google starts caching Music and Chrome data there. I currently only have 300MB left before I install Music and magazines. And that is AFTER I've used app2sd on all apps that can be moved. How do I do this?
I have tried simply creating a Link using "ln - s /mnt/sdcard/data /data/data" once I copied/moved the contents of the directory, which sort of works initially, but it will not work after a reboot. It actually stops my tablet from booting. (again, thanks to the OP for the recovery).
right now, I am just doing an "ln" on the specific folder inside the /data/data folder, but it acts weird when I use Titanium Backup to restore data
-> Android noob <-

Installing TWRP went smooth as silk. With twrprecovery.zip on you micro sdcard and Element connected with usb cable and USB debuuging checked 1.Just copy twrprecovery.img into your sdk folder/ platform-tools and also have a copy of cmd.exe from windows in the platform-tools folder. 2. Start cmd.exe and type or copy & paste command reboot bootloader 3. Then on white screen(fastboot) type or paste command fastboot boot twrprecovery.img 4. When you boot into TWRP install twrprecovery.zip.....As you rebbot system TWRP should ask if you want Supersu installed and swipe to install. Once rebooted install supersu from the Play store and open Supersu to update SU file all should be good
Thanks for the info and files. I know I'm a little late on this Tablet but picked it up cheap and with ATT 4G it goes along with my devices. The orginial owner hadn't even installed ICS and she wasn't even aware of an update. She now owns an Apple :laugh::laugh:device LOL

I just picked one up for $90 bucks off ebay. It was on slickdeals .net
Figured i'd use it around the pool and save my phone!
No one has deved a JB rom though Could KK even be possible?

marcustaz said:
I just picked one up for $90 bucks off ebay. It was on slickdeals .net
Figured i'd use it around the pool and save my phone!
No one has deved a JB rom though Could KK even be possible?
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Yes good deal, got mine last month on Craigslist for $70.00 and works really well. The owner hadn't even updated to 4.0 or even knew how. It is a good tablet and have rooted it. I think its development is pretty well dead as not many sold. Only thing bad about it is the Element reads 2nd partition instead of 1st as most android devices do, so harder to use link2sd or folder mount as they both use 2nd partition.
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[Q]ADB Sideload?

My tablet has been hideously slow for the past 6 months or so. I've flash 15 or 20 different ROMs of various kinds, I always wipe factory reset and what not, but it remains slow. No matter what I do, after about 6 hours with the tablet on, it will slow down to a crawl then eventually crash.
Anyway I tried to wipe everything off my tablet. I completely wiped data and deleted every file off the internal sd. I figured just maybe it would help.
I was going to use ADB sideload to get stuff back on....but it just isn't working!
Is there some reason why ADB sideload doesn't work with TF300T and TWRP 2.4.4.0?
I am in TWRP in sideload mode with usb connected to computer, on my computer in the ADB command line when I type "ADB devices" I get:
012345689ABCDEF sideload
but when I try to actually use sideload "adb sideload rom.zip" I get "cannot read 'sideload'"
ADB push isnt' working either.
Neither is fastboot flash blob
Any ideas to get some rom back on my tablet?

having this problem too

zaner123 said:
My tablet has been hideously slow for the past 6 months or so. I've flash 15 or 20 different ROMs of various kinds, I always wipe factory reset and what not, but it remains slow. No matter what I do, after about 6 hours with the tablet on, it will slow down to a crawl then eventually crash.
Anyway I tried to wipe everything off my tablet. I completely wiped data and deleted every file off the internal sd. I figured just maybe it would help.
I was going to use ADB sideload to get stuff back on....but it just isn't working!
Is there some reason why ADB sideload doesn't work with TF300T and TWRP 2.4.4.0?
I am in TWRP in sideload mode with usb connected to computer, on my computer in the ADB command line when I type "ADB devices" I get:
012345689ABCDEF sideload
but when I try to actually use sideload "adb sideload rom.zip" I get "cannot read 'sideload'"
ADB push isnt' working either.
Neither is fastboot flash blob
Any ideas to get some rom back on my tablet?
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You have probably already read and tried this but if not may give you an answer to using sideload.
How to Use Sideload
[FONT=ArialMT, sans-serif]1. Have a recovery installed on your device that supports ADB sideload like[/FONT][FONT=ArialMT, sans-serif] TWRP 2.3 or higher[/FONT]
[FONT=ArialMT, sans-serif]2. Have newer ADB binaries installed on your computer. If it's been a while since[/FONT][FONT=ArialMT, sans-serif] you installed ADB on your computer, you may need to get the latest ADB binaries in platform tools from the Android SDK. You will need version 1.0.29 or higher. You can find your current version by typing "adb version" at the command line.[/FONT]
[FONT=ArialMT, sans-serif]3. Set the device into ADB sideload mode. In TWRP you do this by going to Advanced then[/FONT][FONT=ArialMT, sans-serif] ADB Sideload.[/FONT]
[FONT=ArialMT, sans-serif]4. From the command line, type adb sideload /path/to/rom.zip (rom.zip location on pc)[/FONT][FONT=ArialMT, sans-serif]. The file will be copied to the path you have mounted. (internal or external sdcard).[/FONT]
I made the two things blue that previously kept me from using sideload.

stuck with bootloop and no alternative rom

i have a slight problem. i grabbed the ubuntu touch alpha and went in to recovery, loaded it (according to thread instructions) but ended up with a bootloop.
in the end i thought "lets just put another rom back on for now" and then realised i had deleted the other rom from the sdcard! so i'm stuck with it not booting in to ubuntu, and not able to get another rom on as it doesn't boot in.
can i connect to the internal sdcard area myself by plugging the usb in to the pc or something?
i have twrp loaded as recovery
thanks

ah, TWRP adb sideload to the rescue!

problem
my problem is stuck in boot screen after i did super wipe full what should i do? i have cwm 5.5.0.4. i try flash from sd put it says no files found

partti86 said:
my problem is stuck in boot screen after i did super wipe full what should i do? i have cwm 5.5.0.4. i try flash from sd put it says no files found
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The issue, Superwipe wipes the internal /sdcard/ and also this is where it flashes from.
You need to boot to recovery and then use ADB to push files to the sdcard.
If you have never used ADB, it can be a bit daunting.
First, you need adb from the Android SDK. It is a big file for the few you need. I have a copy of the relevant ADB files here: https://db.tt/b9dQ6xzp
Unzip this to c:\adb folder on windows. If you are using Linux, it should already have adb in the /usr/bin/ folder.
Next, you need the Universal Naked Drivers: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1934814&d=1367674531
Unzip these to c:\universal_naked_drivers
Boot to CWM and then plug in your USB cable. It should show a new device found. It may find 2, an MTP and then there should be another either Unknown device or an Android ADB device. Right click and update the driver. Be sure to search for driver, then tell it you want to pick from a list. Hit the Have Disk button and then hit the browse button and browse to c:\universal_naked_drivers and hit OK. It should show you a driver to select and hit OK. If you are using Win 8, there is an additional step that is required to used non-signed drivers.
Once the driver is updated, download the zip file you want to flash on your PC. I assume it is a ROM.zip file for this example. Place this file in the c:\adb folder and call it ROM.zip (can be named something else, but this is what we will use for this example).
Now, open a command prompt and execute the following:
Code:
> [B]c:[/B]
c:\> [B]cd c:\adb[/B]
c:\adb> [B]adb devices[/B]
It will probably say some messages about the daemon is not running, restarting adb.
Then it should show a list. There should be some numbers followed by "recovery"
If no devices are shown, check that your ADB device is showing in the Device Manager.
Once you see it in the adb devices list, continue:
Code:
c:\adb> [B]adb push ROM.zip /sdcard/[/B]
successfully pushed xxx bytes
c:\adb>
At this point you should now see the ROM.zip file on the internal storage in CWM to allow you to install it.
Choose to install the file then reboot (not to recovery). You have to let it flash the file (progress bar will show). Once the screen goes black and the progress bar disappears, it should now boot to your ROM..
If your ROM requires a custom kernel and/or GAPPS to be flashed, use the same procedure to push your kernel.zip and GAPPS.zip to the /sdcard/ directory.

mk2media said:
ah, TWRP adb sideload to the rescue!
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Can you explain what you did please? what is adb sideload?

Please help , Stuck on Loading Screen.

I try to hard reset but I'm still stuck on loading screen. How do I add a zip file to my sd so I can flash it, since it doesn't even detect my oneplus on my computer? Please help me and lend me your knowledge and power =].

Can you boot in bootloader and connect it through adb and fastboo with your pc? in that case it would be easy to reflash everything

I can boot into fastboot and TWRP but I'm wondering how can I add file into my internal hard drive since it doesnt detect the phone on my computer?

Any help with some instructions would be really nice =] :good:

Do you see it using "adb devices" or "fastboot devices" ?
If not, you must update your adb drivers on your computer and reboot it

right now its on MTP USB Device as my device on my Device Manager, can you link me to the proper usb driver? Because I"m pretty sure I updated it and it was working while my phone is working. Also how can I check if its using adb devices?
bud77 said:
Do you see it using "adb devices" or "fastboot devices" ?
If not, you must update your adb drivers on your computer and reboot it
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Also it said "Windows has determined the driver software for your device is up to date" but doesnt detect my phone?

Anyone still here so they can help me?

So as asked previously, when you connect via fastboot, and boot it into TWRP, do you see it via adb ("adb devices" command in the platform-tools folder)? Did you try adb push <filename> /sdcard/ ?

yes i see adb push , but there's no file there. How can i add file there?
Dzhedaj said:
So as asked previously, when you connect via fastboot, and boot it into TWRP, do you see it via adb ("adb devices" command in the platform-tools folder)? Did you try adb push <filename> /sdcard/ ?
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Basically i'm in TWRP and i dont see any thing in recover or etc or in my sd, all blank so how can I put an image there to flash?

Anyone still here to have any answers to help?

which jeithis
http://i.imgur.com/378HzRp.png also get this image also

Use an adb push command to send a ROM zip to your phone.
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@M I N E, go read the sticky posts in the general section. It will explain how to do an adb push command.
@timmaaa and others have done a great job with some write ups for this device.

timmaaa said:
Use an adb push command to send a ROM zip to your phone.
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Or do a factory wipe then go into TWRP -> Advanced -> ADB Sideload -> Swipe
adb sideload <name-of.zip>.zip (ensure the .zip is in the same folder as your fastboot/adb) and then it'll send the zip over to the phone and flash.
I prefer the adb sideload method as it pretty much pushes the file over to the phone and then flashes it afterwards.
Either method is fine though.
If OP has problems with drivers, I recommend using http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2386956 they work great.

what is the push load command? How can i push something if i dont have any file on my phone to flash? can you guys type out the command?

M I N E said:
what is the push load command? How can i push something if i dont have any file on my phone to flash? can you guys type out the command?
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Read the post above you that I posted. Use that command as well as the instructions and you can flash a file using adb sideload.

well I try factory swipe nothing there, i check the TWRP , no files is there i mean nothing. And I cant do adb push because my when i type adb devices it doesnt recognized, because how can i turn on debugging if my phone doesnt have any rom?

M I N E said:
well I try factory swipe nothing there, i check the TWRP , no files is there i mean nothing. And I cant do adb push because my when i type adb devices it doesnt recognized, because how can i turn on debugging if my phone doesnt have any rom?
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You're not reading my message properly. I'm telling you to do adb sideload. Please read what I said carefully word-by-word.
Or do a factory wipe then go into TWRP -> Advanced -> ADB Sideload -> Swipe
adb sideload <name-of.zip>.zip (ensure the .zip is in the same folder as your fastboot/adb) and then it'll send the zip over to the phone and flash.
I prefer the adb sideload method as it pretty much pushes the file over to the phone and then flashes it afterwards.
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The whole point of adb sideload is that you're sideloading a flashable zip that is not on your phone but on your computer and you're pushing the file onto your phone which will followup with flashing the zip.
You need to be typing adb sideload on your computer with the proper environment for adb set up with the proper drivers installed if you haven't already.

Did Advanced wipe without ROM image | Please help

Hi,
I did an advanced wipe wiping everything - Dalvik cache, system, data, internal storage and cache.
Now, when I try to reboot, it says no OS and keeps bringing me back to TWRP. I tried the install feature but looks like there's no file in it either. My PC does not detect my phone as a hardware I think as when I tried to copy the ZIP file to it using another post which I'm not allowed to post here, the cmd commands for adb and mkdir were not recognized.
Can someone please help me salvage my phone?
In case any more details are required about the phone, happy to provide.

dheerajc17 said:
Hi,
I did an advanced wipe wiping everything - Dalvik cache, system, data, internal storage and cache.
Now, when I try to reboot, it says no OS and keeps bringing me back to TWRP. I tried the install feature but looks like there's no file in it either. My PC does not detect my phone as a hardware I think as when I tried to copy the ZIP file to it using another post which I'm not allowed to post here, the cmd commands for adb and mkdir were not recognized.
Can someone please help me salvage my phone?
In case any more details are required about the phone, happy to provide.
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Go to Device management, you'll find the android composite device there. Change the driver to MTP device.

you can also try using adb sideloas

I assume you use Windows? It's probably just a driver issue. I always install official Google Android SDK, which contains proper USB drivers. Once you install it, your phone should be recognized by PC, while in TWRP.

daedric said:
Go to Device management, you'll find the android composite device there. Change the driver to MTP device.
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Sorry, but am new to this. Can you please provide instructions to get my phone back to normal.
Thanks in advance

aciupapa said:
you can also try using adb sideloas
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Sorry, but as am new to this, can you please help with instructions on how can I get my phone back to normal?
Thanks,

focus-pocus said:
I assume you use Windows? It's probably just a driver issue. I always install official Google Android SDK, which contains proper USB drivers. Once you install it, your phone should be recognized by PC, while in TWRP.
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It is now visible in Android monitor in the studio but still doesn't show up as a connected device on the PC.
Anyways, the cmd doesn't recognize the adb command. can you please help with how can I bring my phone back to normal?

dheerajc17 said:
It is now visible in Android monitor in the studio but still doesn't show up as a connected device on the PC.
Anyways, the cmd doesn't recognize the adb command. can you please help with how can I bring my phone back to normal?
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You need to add path to adb.exe to Windows PATH variable, then reboot and cmd should recognize adb commands, or you can just navigate to folder with adb.exe in cmd. Then check if adb can see your device, if it does, then just do adb sideload of ROM, and flash your ROM in TWRP.
If it's all too complicated, just return to stock using instructions from Google factory image website.

Put a rom on a flash drive, and connect it to your phone. In TWRP, go into "Mount" options, mount the flash drive (cant remember the exact wording), and then...can't remember quite vividly how, but it's easy from there to navigate inside your flash drive and install the rom.
REMEMBER: the flash drive should be formatted in FAT32 for TWRP to recognize it.