TWRP 3.1.0 represented a significant update for Android custom recovery. Key features included in this version are:
| Error | Likely Cause | Solution | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | MD5 hash mismatch | Corrupted download or renamed file | Re-download the file. Do not edit the filename. | | Odin stuck at “SetupConnection” | USB driver issue or bad cable | Reinstall Samsung drivers. Use a different USB port and cable. | | “Only official released binaries…” | Bootloader locked or OEM unlock not toggled | Boot into system, re-enable OEM Unlock in Developer Options. | | TWRP boots but touchscreen not responding | Wrong TWRP version for your device | Verify you have SM-T310 (not T311 or T315). | | Can’t mount /data partition | Encryption leftover from stock ROM | In TWRP, go to Wipe > Format Data (type “yes”). This wipes internal storage. | t310.twrp.3.1.0-1.tar.md5
If you flashed the wrong TWRP variant (e.g., lt01wifi vs lt01wifiue), or if the MD5 check failed but you forced the flash, you could overwrite the bootloader. On OMAP4 devices like the T310, a corrupted bootloader required a USB jig or RIFF box—hardware most users didn’t own. TWRP 3
Purpose: Replace the stock recovery with a custom recovery (TWRP) to enable tasks such as full device backups (nandroid), flashing custom ROMs, rooting, wiping partitions, and advanced maintenance. If you flashed the wrong TWRP variant (e
