How to Install ClockworkMod Recovery on the LG Optimus G (Sprint)




CWM Recovery for the Sprint LG Optimus G
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ClockworkMod Recovery offers some of the great features for the Android Devices that help users get the most out of their devices. Such as ability to replace their current ROM with a custom one, making nandroid backups and the list goes on. A custom recovery also helps flash mods and tweaks, if you aren’t yet ready to install fully-featured custom ROMs. If you own a Sprint LG Optimus G smartphone and want to install ClockworkMod Recovery on it, then follow the following guide.

I. Before You Begin:

1. You must have rooted your device before doing this procedure. Please head to our How to Root the LG Optimus G (Sprint) procedure first, finish it, then return to this procedure and continue.
2. Make sure that the battery level on your device is not less than 60%.

II. Downloading Required Files:

III. Unlocking Bootloader of the LG Optimus G (Sprint):

1. Download and place the Toolkit on your Desktop.
2. Double-click on the Toolkit file and it should launch.
3. Enable the USB debugging function on your device by heading to Menu>>Settings>>Developer options>>USB debugging.
4. Once enabled, connect the device to your PC via USB cable.
5. Now, in the toolkit, click on Unlock Bootloader button.
Optimus G Toolkit
Click on the Unlock Bootloader button
6. Follow the on-screen instructions.
7. And you’re done!
Great! The bootloader of your device has been successfully unlocked. Let’s see how you can flash a custom recovery on it.

IV. Installing ClockworkMod Recovery on the LG Optimus G (Sprint):

1. Turn ON the USB debugging on your device from Menu>>Settings>>Developer options>>USB debugging.
2. Connect the device to your PC using the USB cable.
3. Double-click on the toolkit file and it should launch.
4. In the toolkit, click on Install Custom Recovery button.
Optimus G Toolkit
Click on the Install Custom Recovery button
5. Select ClockworkMod Recovery when it asks which recovery to install.
6. Follow the on-screen instructions.
7. You’re all done!
Brilliant! Your device is now equipped with a custom recovery and you now have ability to flash custom ROMs and Mods!

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