TWRP 3.7.0 Android 12.1 & Android 11, 9

TWRP 3.7.0 is out now for most currently supported devices.

I continue my thanks to all the maintainers and your support.

This release is a major release for Android 12. Android 13 development has now started.

Please see the list below for details.

You can follow our status on [Zulip](https://rebrand.ly/teamwin-recovery-zulip-community)

You can see the device builds under their respective [Jenkins view](https://jenkins.twrp.me).

What's new in 3.7.0:

# Android 12.1 and Android 11 Branches

- MTP error handling for FFS devices - nijel8

- module loading opt-in - CaptainThrowback

- SELINUX missing contexts - CaptainThrowback

- Remove more deprecated code with encrypted backups - CaptainThrowback

- Theme versioning ported to golang - AndroiableDroid

- Python support in TWRP - CaptainThrowback

- Chinese Language updates - bluehomewu

- Exclude /data/extm - sekaicg

- MTP fixes for copying files > 4G - sekaicg

- Configure HW binaries in vendor - bigbiff

- Do not force super volumes RO - me-cafebabe

- Unlock all block partitions in setup - me-cafebabe

- RapidXML bail on binary xml - me-cafebabe

- symlink for logical partition created only when it exists - me-cafebabe

- Theme variables for status bar icons - Yilliee

- Board defined exclusions for backup directories - DarthJabba9

- Polish language updates - kacskrz

- include fastbootd with board variable - me-cafebae

- unlock block devices during zip install - bigbiff

- Mount partitions as RO when updating size - me-cafebabe

- Allow unmap super devices on A only devices - me-cafebabe

- Unlock block partitions before reflashing TWRP

# Android 12.1 Branch

- BASH and nano fixes during build - CaptainThrowback

- zip install enhancements - DarthJabba9

- Android 12 Encryption Support - bigbiff

- Dependency fixes for A12 - me-cafebabe

- cryptfs-hw fixes - me-cafebabe

- FDE compatibility - me-cafebabe

- boot-hal 1.2 support - tnakamur

- boot-hal library fixes - CaptainThrowback

- Do not include fastbootd for all devices - me-cafebabe

- kernel module loading - wait for battery sysfs to initialize - sekaicg

- Fix installing a custom theme - sekaicg

- Update handling of XML binary files in android 12 - me-cafebabe

- Skip decryption fix - sekaicg

- Integrated code for ABX xml files - \_that and DarthJabba9

# Android 11 Branch

- Fix copying sepolicy on devices with no vendor partition - webgeek1234

- set defaults for system_ext partition - me-cafebabe

# Android 9 Branch

- Chinese Language updates - bluehomewu

- Polish language updates - kacskrz

- Python support in TWRP for Oreo and above - CaptainThrowback

- keymaster API V1 fixes - bigbiff

Want to get notifications when we release new versions of TWRP? [Install the TWRP app and select your device!](https://twrp.me/app)

We need your help! The bulk of TWRP work is done by a handful of people on a volunteer basis. We have pushed most of our device files to [our github](http://github.com/TeamWin/) and we have [a gerrit instance](http://gerrit.twrp.me). If you have the ability, please help us maintain our official devices and/or add your device to our official device list. Thanks in advance!

Head over to the [devices page](http://twrp.me/Devices) to find install instructions and download links.