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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: TCL
---
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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.