How To Install Pitch Black Recovery On Nothing Phone 1 [Android 14]

Install Pitch Black Recovery On Nothing Phone 1 [Android 14]: We can empathize with the aggravation felt by owners of the Nothing Phone 1, who have been forced to contend with a lack of customizable recovery options. OrangeFox was only compatible with Android 12, therefore many users were still unable to flash custom binaries and modules on Android 13 and 14. The release of OrangeFox was a welcome respite, but it had its limitations.

However, we’ve got great news for you! On your Nothing Phone 1, you can now install the Pitch Black Recovery, which is compatible not only with Android 13 but also with Android 14. In this tutorial, we will provide you with a step-by-step walkthrough of the process of installing Pitch Black Recovery, which will allow you the flexibility to personalize your device in any way that you see fit.

Before we dive into the installation process, there are a few prerequisites you need to meet:

STEP 1: Install Android SDK

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The Android Software Development Kit (SDK) Platform Tools must first be installed on your computer. Google’s official ADB and Fastboot binaries can be found in the Android SDK Platform Tools. Get them on your computer and unpack them somewhere handy. This will open the platform-tools folder, which contains the tools we’ll need for the rest of this tutorial.

Step 2: Enable USB Debugging and OEM Unlocking

Enable USB Debugging and OEM Unlocking on your smartphone. USB Debugging allows your device to be recognized in ADB mode, but OEM Unlocking is required for bootloader unlocking. Follow the following steps:

Navigate to the Settings menu on your Android device.
Scroll down and select About Phone or About Device (depending on your device and Android version, the name may differ somewhat).
Find the entry labeled Build Number or Software Information (the label may differ) and tap on it seven times in a row. To confirm, you may be asked to enter your device’s PIN or unlock pattern.
After seven times of tapping the build number, you should get a notification saying that you are now a developer or that developer settings are enabled.
You may now activate USB Debugging and OEM Unlocking after you’ve enabled developer options:
Return to the main Settings menu.
Scroll down and touch on System.
Tap on the Developer Options entry if you see it. If you don’t see it, you may need to tap on Advanced first to expose more options, and then Developer Options should be in the Advanced menu.
Toggling the switches to the “ON” position in the Developer Options menu will allow both USB Debugging and OEM Unlocking.

Please keep in mind that allowing these settings may have security ramifications, notably enabling OEM Unlocking, which allows you to unlock your device’s bootloader. Make sure you understand the implications and utilize these options with prudence.

STEP 3: Unlock Bootloader on Nothing Phone 1

Bootloader unlocking is an essential step. Note that this procedure may void your warranty and wipe the data on your device. For further details, see our in-depth tutorial on how to unlock the bootloader on Nothing Phone.

Install Pitch Black Recovery On Nothing Phone 1 [Android 14]

4. Download Pitch Black Recovery for Nothing Phone 1

Download the Pitch Black Recovery IMG from the provided download link.

DOWNLOAD LINK

After downloading, rename the IMG file to ‘pb.img’ and transfer it to the platform-tools folder on your PC.

STEP 5: Boot to Fastboot Mode

Make sure USB Debugging is enabled before using the USB cable to connect your Nothing Phone 1 to your PC.
Go to the platform-tools folder, type “CMD” into the address bar, then hit Enter to launch a Command Prompt window.
To boot your device into Fastboot Mode, type the following command into the Command Prompt:

adb reboot bootloader

To verify the Fastboot connection, enter the following command:

fastboot devices

If you don’t see your device’s serial ID, you may need to install the Fastboot Drivers on your PC.

If you see a device ID followed by the ‘fastboot’ keyword, your connection is successful.

Step 6.1: Install Pitch Black via Flash Current

Launch CMD inside the platform-tools folder.
Execute the following command to temporarily boot your device to Pitch Black:
fastboot boot pb.img
In Pitch Black Recovery, go to ‘Advanced’ and select ‘Flash Current PBRP.’
Once the flashing is complete, go to ‘Reboot’ and select ‘Recovery.’
Your device will reboot into Pitch Black, and you can now proceed with your desired customizations.
When you’re done, reboot your device to the system.

Step 6.2: Install Pitch Black via Install Ramdisk

Launch CMD inside the platform-tools folder.
Execute the following command to temporarily boot your device to Pitch Black:
fastboot boot pb.img
In Pitch Black Recovery, go to ‘Advanced’ and select ‘Install Recovery Ramdisk.’
Select ‘PBRP_Spacewar.img’ and choose ‘Flash Ramdisk.’
After the flashing is complete, go to ‘Reboot’ and select ‘Recovery.’
Your device will reboot into Pitch Black, and you can proceed with your desired customizations.
Finally, reboot your device to the system.

Congratulations! You have completed the installation of Pitch Black Recovery on your Nothing Phone 1 with flying colors. You are now free to modify your gadget in any way you see fit and access all of the capabilities it has to offer. If throughout the course of the installation procedure you run into any problems or have any queries, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us using the comments section. We’re here to assist you.