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layout: post
title:  "TWRP 3.7.0 Released"
date:   2022-10-10 19:00:00
categories: site update
version: 3.7.0
---

TWRP {{ page.version }} 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 {{ page.version }}:

# 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.