This version was one of the first to correctly handle the new permissions model and the policy.xml file structure of Android 6.0. If you wanted to flash a CM13 or AOSP 6.0 ROM, TWRP 2870 was the minimum requirement.
TWRP (Team Win Recovery Project) version 2.8.7.0, released in June 2015, introduced several key technical improvements and new tools for Android customization. twrp 2870
Managing clock speeds within the recovery kernel to prevent overheating during intensive compression tasks. 📈 Historical Significance This version was one of the first to
Provides standard "Wipe" and "Format Data" (typing "yes") functionality. Modern Context (2026) Managing clock speeds within the recovery kernel to
TWRP 2.8.7.0 was followed by 2.8.7.1, .2, .3, and .4 — each fixing tiny device-specific issues. But the .0 release is the one you’ll find mirrored on dozens of dead forum links, thanks to its near‑universal compatibility across ARMv7 and early ARMv8 devices.