Where Does TWRP Store Backups?
TWRP BACKUPS folder on internal storage with device-ID subfolders and partition images.
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TWRP writes nandroid backups into a BACKUPS folder on internal storage, one device-serial subfolder each holding partition images per backup. System, data and boot images bundle per snapshot.
Backups stay on the phone by default, which helps nothing when storage dies. Copy the tree to a PC after every major flash.
Where Android stores this, by platform
/sdcard/TWRP/BACKUPS/<serial>
Each backup is a timestamped folder with system, data and boot images inside. Replace <serial> with the device serial folder present. Copy the BACKUPS tree to a PC for off-device safety; encryption passphrases gate restores on encrypted phones.
Frequently asked questions
How do I back up my phone with TWRP?
Boot recovery, run Backup selecting boot, system and data, then copy the BACKUPS folder above to a PC. Verify the images copied fully.
Where do TWRP backups go by default?
Internal storage under the path above. Point TWRP at MicroSD or USB-OTG in settings to write off-device directly.
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