: This version improved the ability to resize partitions, a godsend for users trying to "repartition" older devices with limited system space to fit larger modern GApps (Google Apps) packages. Read-Only System Option
It introduced a GUI option to resize partitions, which was particularly useful for devices like the Nexus 6 where factory images sometimes didn't utilize the full available storage. Stability Improvements: twrp 2870
One of the biggest hurdles for taking OTA updates after rooting is a modified system partition. TWRP 2.8.7.0 allows you to mount the system as read-only , enabling you to create a "clean" backup that can be used to return to a state where OTA updates are still possible. : This version improved the ability to resize
