How to Install Pitch Black Recovery on Nothing Phone 1 with Android 14

Learn how to easily install Pitch Black Recovery on your Nothing Phone 1 with our straightforward guide. Despite a quieter launch, Nothing Phone 1 has made significant strides in customization. Now, you can fully unlock your phone’s capabilities from the get-go. While custom ROMs have been trickling in, the real game-changer is the custom recovery – and that’s where Pitch Black shines. Let’s dive into the simple steps to easily Install Pitch Black Recovery On Nothing Phone 1 running Android 14.

Prerequisites

• Backup your data
• Download Android SDK Platform Tools
• Download Pitch Black Recovery IMG

Installation Steps

1. Install Android SDK: Begin by downloading the Android SDK Platform Tools from Google onto your PC and extract it to a convenient location.
2. Enable Developer Options:
   • Go to Settings > About Phone.
   • Tap Build Number 7 times to unlock Developer Options.
3. Activate USB Debugging and OEM Unlocking:
   • Return to Settings > System > Advanced > Developer Options.
   • Toggle on USB Debugging and OEM Unlocking.
4. Unlock the Bootloader:
   • Note: This will erase your data and may void your warranty.
   • Follow the detailed instructions provided in the bootloader unlocking guide.
5. Download and Rename Recovery File:
   • Download the Pitch Black Recovery image and rename it to pb.img.
   • Move pb.img into the platform-tools folder.
6. Connect to PC and Open Command Prompt:
   • Use a USB cable to connect your phone to the PC.
   • Navigate to the platform-tools folder, type CMD in the address bar, and press Enter.
7. Boot to Fastboot Mode:
   • In the Command Prompt, type adb reboot bootloader and hit Enter.
8. Verify Fastboot Connection:
   • Enter fastboot devices in Command Prompt.
   • Ensure your device is listed, confirming the connection.
9. Flash Pitch Black Recovery:
   • Temporarily boot into Pitch Black by typing fastboot boot pb.img.
   • Once in Pitch Black, select ‘Flash Current TWRP‘ or ‘Install Recovery Ramdisk‘ depending on your preference​​. (You can find those options in Advance inside settings)
   • Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the flash.
10. Reboot into Recovery:

• • After flashing, use the Pitch Black menu to reboot into Recovery Mode.
  • Your device will restart into Pitch Black Recovery, and you can proceed with your customizations.

That wraps up our guide on installing Pitch Black Recovery on your Nothing Phone 1. Should you encounter any issues or have questions about the process, don’t hesitate to reach out in the comment section down below. We’re here to help and will respond with assistance promptly.