| Problem | Likely Cause | Solution | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Locked bootloader | Re-unlock using paid tool. | | Touch dead in TWRP | Kernel mismatch | Boot TWRP from fastboot with a different image or use OTG mouse. | | Can’t see internal storage (0MB) | Decryption failure | Format data: Wipe → Format Data → type "yes". (This wipes all). | | Stock recovery returns after reboot | Vivo’s recovery-restore script | Flash TWRP, then immediately flash Disable_Dm-Verity_ForceEncrypt zip. | | Bootloop after flashing something | Corrupt system | Restore Nandroid backup via TWRP. |
Unlike the stock recovery, TWRP allows you to wipe specific partitions like Dalvik/ART Cache without necessarily wiping your internal storage. Built-in File Manager: twrp vivo y71 full