Custom recovery is necessary if you are a power user and frequently install custom ROM on your phone. In this guide, I will show you how to install ClockWorkMOD custom recovery on S2. CWM is considered one of the best custom recoveries because it offers numerous features. Custom recovery allows you to perform several features that can’t be performed while the operating system runs. So that’s why we have to use the recovery menu. The reason for using custom recovery is that Android’s stock recovery menu doesn’t allow installing and flashing unsigned updates and custom ROMS. It doesn’t even recognise custom ROMS. That is why we have to use custom recovery. Now, let’s move on to how to install Clockworkmod custom recovery on S2.
There are two methods to install ClockWorkMOD custom recovery on S2. I will be covering both in the guide below.
Install ClockWorkMOD Custom recovery on S2 Method 1: (Requires Root)
Using this method, you must install an app that lets you root your phone. Know that in this method, you must have your S2 embedded. This method is easy for beginners as the interface of the app used in this method is relatively easy to comprehend.
- First of all, root your phone using this guide.
- Now Install ROM Manager from the Google Play Store. Or Install it from the APK file on your Android phone.
- After you have installed ROM Manager on your phone, tap on Recovery Setup.
- Now select the option of ClockWorkMod Recovery under the tab Install or update Recovery.
- Now, you will have to confirm the correct model of your phone.
- After that, select Flash ClockWorkMOD recovery as an option.
- ROM manager will ask for root access and grant it.
- That’s it. The ROM manager will now download and flash ClockworkMOD Recovery on your phone.
After the new Recovery is flashed, please turn off your phone when it is shut down. Then, press the Volume up, Power button and Home button for some time till you see the Samsung logo flashing.
If you cannot flash ClockworkMOD Recovery on your phone using ROM manager, use the following method.
Install ClockWorkMOD Custom recovery on S2 Method 2:
This guide will use ODIN to install ClockWorkMOD custom recovery on S2. Flash using this method is simple and will take a few minutes.
Prerequisites:
- First of all, download ODIN from this link.
- Download Samsung Drivers for Windows. (The link to download the file is under the main heading). Although these drivers are to be installed on your PC, they are essential for your PC to recognise your device correctly.
- Download the ClockworkMod Custom recovery file.
After downloading the above prerequisites, move on to the following steps.
- Unzip ODIN on your desktop or anywhere you can access it easily.
- Install Samsung Drivers on your PC.
- Now, please turn off your phone and make sure it’s off.
- Press the Volume down, home button and power buttons. Keep on holding these three buttons till you see the download screen. Now press the Volume up button to continue.
- Now Open ODIN. Click on AP. Locate and select the ClockworkMOD Recovery (.tar) file you downloaded recently. In the log, you will see that your phone has been added. If your phone isn’t added, then there must be some error in your PC recognising your phone. Make sure you have installed Samsung drivers on your PC.
- You will see the screen below.
- Click the options tab to ensure only Auto-Reboot and F.Reset time is checked.
- Click on Start.
- ODIN will now install ClockworkMOD custom recovery on S2. As the process completes, your phone will reboot.
- As it reboots, take off the battery. You don’t want it to load the operating system yet.
- Press the Volume Up, home button and Power buttons simultaneously. This time, it will take a bit longer to reboot. And the Samsung logo screen will flash a couple of times. Keep on holding the buttons till you see the ClockworkMOD custom recovery menu.
That’s it. I hope it worked out for you. Suppose you have any issues installing clockwork mod custom recovery on S2. Let me know in the comments.
