So the latest Android 4.4 KitKat is already available to be flashed on devices thanks to the amazing devs. But guess what? We need to have a latest recovery tool to be able to upgrade to the latest Android OS before the official rolling out begins. Here is the very latestTeam Win Recovery Project (TWRP) recovery tool for T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S4 model M919.
Prereqs to check before you install TWRP Recovery on T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S4:
Downloadand install USB drivers for Samsung Galaxy S4 on your computer.Enable USB debugging mode from developer menu on your T-Mobile SGS4.Your Galaxy S4 should be unlocked and rooted.Backup anyimportant databefore going forward for the tutorial.Make sure that your device carries more than 70% of charge.
How to install TWRP Recovery on T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S4:
Required files: download the latest version of TWRP recovery for Galaxy S4 fromhereand theOdin3 v3.04on your PC. Extract the Odin file into a folder and run the exe.
Switch off your T-Mobile Galaxy S4 and boot it into Download mode: holdVolume Down,HomeandPowerbuttons simultaneously.Once in Download mode, connect the S4 to PC using a USB cable. Odin will detect the smartphone andID:COMon Odin box will turn yellow along with anADDED!!message.Click onPDAbutton and locate the TWRP recoveryfile from the firmware folder downloaded earlier.Do not make any changes in default settings of Odin. Just make sure thatre-partitionis unchecked.Click on theSTARTbutton to start the installation of recovery. When it is completed successfully, your Galaxy S4 will restart automatically and you will get aPASSmessage on Odin.Disconnect your phone from computer.
Ta da! TWRP recovery is now installed on your T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S4.