1. Before proceeding ensure you have downloaded the /e/OS for your device, from the link given in the **Downloads** section above
1. If you aren’t already in recovery mode, reboot into recovery mode by typing the below command in the console of an adb enabled PC
```shell
adb reboot recovery
```
{% include alerts/tip.html content="You can also do this manually using the below key combination" %}
- {% t devices.with_the_device_powered_off %}, {% t device.recovery_boot %}
1. In TWRP return to main menu, then tap `Wipe`
1. Now tap `Format Data` and continue with the formatting process.
Here a new screen may show where you will have to type `Yes` and confirm the action by clicking a button.
{% include alerts/danger.html content="Format Data will remove encryption as well as **delete all files** stored on the internal storage. Remember to take a backup first. Check **Requirements** section above." %}
{% if device.install_without_sideload %}
1. Push and install the /e/OS .zip package:
```shell
adb push </e/OS zip package> /sdcard/
adb shell twrp install /sdcard/</e/ zip package>
adb shell rm /sdcard/</e/OS zip package>
```
{% else %}
1. Sideload the /e/OS .zip package.
{% include templates/sideload.md -%}
{% endif %}
1. Once installation has finished, return to the main menu, tap Reboot, and then System
{% include alerts/warning.html content="Avoid installing any additional apps or services if suggested by the recovery. They may cause your device to bootloop, as well as attempt to access and or corrupt your data." %}
{% include alerts/success.html content= "Congratulations !! Your phone should now be booting into /e/OS !! "%}
