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After the device was crypted: twpr didn't accept password in recovery mode or factory reset

Can't enter full twpr recovery mode or do a factory reset on a crypted device, samsung S9, bought from /e/ foundation

Summary

On a preconfigured Galaxy S9 I bought from /e/ foundation I can't do a factory reset, if the device is crypted, and can't enter the recovery mode. Twpr didn't accept the password.

Steps to reproduce

Crypt the device Reboot the device into recovery mode or choose factory reset Device reboot the twpr and ask for the password, but didn't accept the right password.

What is the current behavior?

twpr recovery mode: Ask for the password to unlock and mount the the crypted device , didn't accept the right password.

What is the expected correct behavior?

twpr - recovery mode: Ask for the password once and accept the right password. Do the factory reset to show the first time user setup

Relevant logs and/or screenshots

Possible fixes