For the first time in a mainstream TWRP release, 2.8.7.0 included experimental support for MultiROM—a feature allowing users to boot multiple Android ROMs (operating systems) on a single device. This was a game-changer for developers and power users.
Before 2.8.7.0, TWRP had already established itself as the superior alternative to ClockworkMod (CWM). However, version 2.8.7.0 introduced refinements that made it exceptionally robust:
1. MTP Support That Actually Worked
Before 2.8.7.0, transferring files while in recovery was a nightmare (USB mass storage mode was clunky and slow). TWRP 2.8.7.0 introduced rock-solid MTP — you could plug your phone into a PC and drag-drop ROMs, kernels, or backups without leaving recovery. Mind-blowing at the time. twrp 2870
2. True MultiROM Support
This was the golden era of running Ubuntu Touch, Firefox OS, or MIUI alongside your daily driver. 2.8.7.0 played beautifully with MultiROM, letting you boot into secondary ROMs with a simple tap.
3. F2FS Filesystem Maturity
F2FS was all the rage for eMMC storage, and 2.8.7.0 handled formatting, backup, and restore of F2FS partitions perfectly — something earlier versions struggled with. For the first time in a mainstream TWRP release, 2
4. The Last “Lightweight” Build
Later TWRP versions bloated with themes, language files, and A/B partition overhead. 2.8.7.0 was still lean — booted in seconds, even on low-RAM devices.
This version introduced or perfected several critical functionalities: and 2.8.7.0 handled formatting
Previous versions required manual naming of backups. TWRP 2870 automatically generated names based on the device’s serial number, date, and time. This made organizing backups on your external SD card or OTG drive significantly easier.