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| layout: device |
| title: "Alcatel Idol 5" |
| codename: simba6_cricket |
| downloadfolder: simba6_cricket |
| devicetree: https://github.com/TeamWin/android_device_tcl_simba6_cricket |
| supportstatus: Current |
| maintainer: lehmancurtis147 |
| oem: Alcatel |
| xdathread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/t/recovery-official-twrp-3-5-0_9-0-simba6_cricket-alcatel-idol-5-recovery.4222617/ |
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| {% include disclaimer.html %} |
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| {% include supportstatus.html %} |
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| {% include download.html %} |
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| <div class='page-heading'>Installation:</div> |
| To install TWRP on Alcatel Idol 5, you first need to unlock the bootloader. |
| The process is a bit more involved for this device than it is on most others. |
| You can find an indepth guide [here on XDA](https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/guide-alcatel-idol-5-6060c-bootloader-unlock-and-twrp-guide.4157411/), |
| or [here on Android Forums](https://androidforums.com/threads/alcatel-idol-5-6060c-codename-simba6-bootloader-unlock-and-recoveries.1327876/). |
| Once you have unlocked the bootloader, |
| you can follow the steps in the guide to finish installing TWRP on your Alcatel Idol 5. |