How To Install CWM Or TWRP Custom Recovery On Sony Xperia Z Ultra

1. Before You Begin:

1. Working for Sony Xperia Z Ultra 510 & 493 LTE Firmwares with Unlocked Bootloader
2. Windows-based computer or laptop
3. Download Sony Xperia Z Ultra USB driver for Windows and install in your computer.
4. Skip this step if you have installed the Sony Companion.
5. Enable USB Debugging on your device.
6. Make sure your phone is charged to 60% 80% to avoid battery blackout and interruption during this tutorial.
7. We recommend you make a backup on your data and media files before the tutorial.

2. Download Required Files:

1. Kernel For Sony Xperia Z Ultra
2. Fastboot+ADB(20926)

3. How To Install CWM Or TWRP Custom Recovery On Sony Xperia Z Ultra

1. Unlock Bootloader of your device first.
2. Download & Extract the Fastboot folder from the Fastboot+ADB zip file at your desktop.
3. Download the Kernel file (adv-stock-v4.img) and copy it to the Fastboot>Win32 folder.
4. Turn Off your device completely.
5. Enter into fastboot mode by connecting your device to PC with USB cable while pressing Volume Up button.
6. Now open the Folder Fastboot>Win32 and Press & Hold Shift key and press right click of mouse and select open command window here.
7. A CMD window will appear on the desktop.
8. Type fastboot flash boot adv-stock-v4.img to flash the kernel in your device.
9. After the process complete turn off your device (Press & Hold Power Button)
10. CWM & TWRP recoveries are installed in your device…Use Power+Volume Up button for CWM and Power + Volume Down For TWRP.

How To Install CWM Custom Recovery In Sony Xperia SP

How To Install Custom Recovery In Sony Xperia SP

If You Want To Root Your Device Click Here

1. Before You Begin:

1. Working for Sony Xperia SP with Unlocked Bootloader
2. Windows-based computer or laptop
3. Download Sony Xperia SP USB driver for Windows and install in your computer.
4. Skip this step if you have installed the Sony Companion.
5. Enable USB Debugging on your device.
6. Make sure your phone is charged to 60% 80% to avoid battery blackout and interruption during this tutorial.
7. We recommend you make a backup on your data and media files before the tutorial.

2. Download Required Files:

1. Kernel For Sony Xperia SP
2. Fastboot+ADB(20926)

3. Install Custom Recovery In Sony Xperia SP:

1. Unlock Bootloader of your device first.
2. Download & Extract the Fastboot folder from the Fastboot+ADB zip file at your desktop.
3. Download the Kernel_en.elf and copy it to the Fastboot>Win32 folder.
4. Rename the copied Kernel_en.elf to Kernel.elf
5. Turn Off your device completely.
6. Enter into fastboot mode by connecting your device to PC with USB cable while pressing Volume Up button.
7. Now open the Folder Fastboot>Win32 and Press & Hold Shift key and press right click of mouse and select open command window here.
8. A CMD window will appear on the desktop.
9. Type fastboot flash boot kernel.elf to flash the kernel in your device.
10. After the process complete turn off your device (Press & Hold Power Button)

CWM Custom Recovery is installed in your device...

How To Install Custom CWM Touch Recovery In Huawei Ascend P6

How To Install Custom CWM Recovery In Huawei Ascend P6

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How To Root Huawei Ascend P6 : Click Here

Before You Begin:

1. This method is tested on Huawei Ascend P6 (Please don’t try on other devices or Contact us for tutorials for you device).
2. Your device must be Rooted : Click Here For Root
3. Enable USB Debugging in your device (Don’t Know How To??? Follow this) Important
4. Your device must be charged 50% minimum,If not please charge your device first.
5. Make a Backup of your device data for safety.

Download Required Files:

1. Touch CWM Recovery .apk file(Download The Latest Version From The Given Link)

How To Install Custom Recovery:

1. Please follow all the steps given above.
2. Download the latest version on Custom Recovery from the given link.
3. It is a .apk android app just install it normally.
4. After a successful installation, Launch Recovery Installer from the App Drawer.
5. Select Install Recovery and grant root access prompt.
6. Now select Boot into Recovery.
7. Your Device will reboot into Touch CWM Custom Recovery

Thats it!!! you a successful in installing Custom Recovery...

How To Install Custom CWM Recovery In Sony Xperia Z (Locked Bootloaders)

Sony Xperia Z operates on the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean platform with Android 4.2.2 update support, and is packed with a host of features and hi-end technology, including a 5''Full HD 1080p Bravia 2 Reality Display, Snapdragon S4 Pro quad-core processor, 13 megapixel fast-capture Cyber-Shot camera and 4G LTE. In addition, the Xperia Z features Sony's Walkman technology for audio playback.

Another unique and interesting feature is being water and dust resistance that Sony Xperia Z offers.

Speaking at the launch of the smartphone, Dennis Van Schie, Corporate Vice President, Head of Sales & Marketing, Sony Mobile Communications, said "2013 will be a breakthrough year for Sony in the mobile sector.  We are delivering on our objective to combine the best of Sony for an outstanding user experience.We have also Rooting method for Sony Xperia Z Click Here after rooting you can also overclock your device from Here

1. Before You Begin:

1. Sony Xperia Z with Locked Bootloader only,If your device bootloader is unlocked try this method (Don't try in any other device)
2. Windows-based computer or laptop
3. Download Sony Xperia Z USB driver for Windows and install in your computer
4. Connect device to computer with USB cable to complete installation.
5. Skip this step if you have installed the Sony PC Companion.
6. Enable USB Debugging on your device.Don't know how enable follow this guide
7. Make sure your phone is charged to 60% 80% to avoid battery blackout and interruption during this tutorial.
8. We recommend you make a backup on your data and media files before the tutorial.

2. Download Required Files:

1. CWM Custom Recovery

3. Installing Custom Recovery On Sony Xperia Z:

1. Download & Extract Custom Recovery zip file in your desktop.
2. Make sure USB Debugging is on , follow this guide if you don't know how to enable.
3. Connect you Device via USB Cable to PC.(Don't launch or Skip PC Companion).
4. Now open the extracted folder of Custom Recovery and you will find a install.bat file in it.
5. Launch Install.bat file by douleclick.
6. A script will open and start flashing recovery in your device.
7. After successful flashing of reovery, reboot your device....
8. To enter in recovery mode , press volume up & down when green led is light up during booting.

Congrats!! custom recovery is successfully installed in you device...

How To Install Custom CWM Recovery In Sony Xperia Z (Unlocked Bootloaders)

We have also Rooting method for Sony Xperia Z Click Here after rooting you can also overclock your device from Here

Now its time to install custom recovery in Sony Xperia Z for getting more from it

1. Before You Begin:

1. Sony Xperia Z with Unlocked Bootloader only (Don't try in any other device)
2. Windows-based computer or laptop
3. Download Sony Xperia Z USB driver for Windows and install in your computer
4. Connect device to computer with USB cable to complete installation.
5. Skip this step if you have installed the Sony PC Companion.
6. Make sure your phone is charged to 60% 80% to avoid battery blackout and interruption during this tutorial.
7. We recommend you make a backup on your data and media files before the tutorial.

2. Download Required Files:

1. CWM Custom Recovery
2. Fastboot+ADB(20926)

3. Installing Custom Recovery On Sony Xperia Z:

1. Download & Extract Fastboot zip file in C Drive of you PC you will find a Fastboot & Adb folder in it.
2. Download & Extract Custom Recovery zip file and you will find a boot.img in it.
3. Copy boot.img file in the Fastboot & Adb  > Win32 folder.
4. Switch off your device to enter into “fastboot mode” by pressing and holding “Volume Up” button and immediately connect your phone via USB cable to your computer. And wait until the “LED lights up” with “blue color“.
5. Now open Win32 folder and  Press & hold shift key and press right click of mouse and click on Open Command Window Here.
6. And then type“fastboot flash boot boot.img"
7. After the successful flashing, Reboot your device and now you can use CWM Recovery in you device.

So, Here your work done :) Enjoy....:D

How to Flash a Custom Recovery on the ZTE Blade 3

The ZTE Blade 3 smartphone has been blessed with a custom recovery called ClockworkMod Recovery. This recovery allows users to flash custom ROMs, Mods and make nandroid backups. There’re some other features as well in the recovery, like wiping data, wiping cache, etc. If this sounds interesting to you, then head onto the following guide to learn how you can flash the CWM Recovery on your ZTE Blade 3.

BY themobilehub

I. Before You Begin:

1. You must have rooted your device before doing this procedure. Please head to our How to Root the ZTE Blade 3 procedure first, finish it, then return to this procedure and continue.

2. This procedure should work on Windows based PCs only.

3. You should have appropriate drivers installed on your PC. If you don’t, download them from here.

II. Downloading Required Files:

1. ClockworkMod Recovery Image 

2. Fastboot

III. Flashing a Custom Recovery on the ZTE Blade 3:

1. Download and place both the files onto your Desktop.

2. Unzip files from the Fastboot archive over to your Desktop. You’ll get adb.exe and fastboot.exe on your Desktop.

3. Turn ON the USB debugging option on your device by simply heading to Menu>>Settings>>Developer options>>USB debugging.

4. Plug in your device to your PC using the USB cable.

5. Open a Command Prompt Window on your Desktop. To do so, simply hold down the Shift button and right-click anywhere on your Desktop and choose Open command window here.

6. Type in following commands into the Command Prompt Window:

adb reboot bootloader
fastboot flash recovery recovery-cwm6032-atlas40.img
fastboot reboot

7. It should flash the recovery as well as reboot your device.

8. You’re all set!

Excellent! You’ve successfully flashed CWM Recovery on your Blade 3 and you can start flashing custom ROMs right away!

How to Flash a Custom Recovery on the Huawei Premia 4G

If you have rooted your Huawei Premia 4G and want to flash some custom ROMs, then you’re gonna need a custom recovery. Fortunately, a custom recovery’s available for the aforementioned device and the guide below shows how you can flash it on your device. So go ahead and flash the custom recovery on your Huawei Premia 4G smartphone.BY themobilehub

I. Before You Begin:

1. You must have rooted your device before doing this procedure. Please head to our How to Root the Huawei Premia 4G procedure first, finish it, then return to this procedure and continue.

2. Your device should have at least 60% of battery life left.

II. Downloading Required Files:

1. One Click Recovery

III. Flashing a Custom Recovery on the Huawei Premia 4G:

1. Download and place the One Click Recovery archive onto your Desktop.

2. Extract files from the archive over to your Desktop.

3. Turn ON the USB debugging option on your device by simply heading to Menu>>Settings>>Developer options>>USB debugging.

4. Plug in your device to your PC via USB cable.

5. Now double-click on the file named run.bat available on your Desktop and it’ll start flashing custom recovery on your device.

6. Once the recovery’s been flashed, reboot your device.

7. You’re all done!

Brilliant! You’ve successfully flashed a custom recovery on your Premia 4G and you can start flashing ROMs and Mods right away!

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How to Flash a Custom Recovery on the Huawei Fusion 2 (AT&T)

A custom recovery is a replacement for your stock recovery that allows you to flash custom ROMs, Mods and almost all sorts of flashablr content. Getting a custom recovery installed on the Huawei Fusion 2 (AT&T) smartphone isn’t a difficult task at all, and here’s how you can do that:BY themobilehub

I. Before You Begin:

1. You must have rooted your device before doing this procedure. Please head to our How to Root the Huawei Fusion 2 (AT&T) procedure first, finish it, then return to this procedure and continue.

2. This should flash the CWM Recovery on your device.

3. Make sure your device has at least 60% of battery life left.

II. Downloading Required Files:

1. CWM Tool

III. Flashing a Custom Recovery on the Huawei Fusion 2 (AT&T):

1. Place the CWM Tool archive onto your Desktop.

2. Extract files from the archive over to your Desktop.

3. Turn OFF your device.

4. Turn it back on by holding down Volume DOWN+Power buttons together for about twenty seconds.

5. You should now be in Fastboot mode.

6. Plug in your device to your PC using the USB cable.

7. Now double-click on the file named as instalador.bat available on your Desktop.

8. Hit Spacebar and it will start flashing the recovery.

9. Once the recovery’s been flashed, reboot your device

10. You’re all set!

Wonderful! The CWM Recovery has been successfully flashed on your Huawei Fusion 2 and you can start flashing custom ROMs right away!

How to Flash a Custom Recovery on the Huawei Ascend Y201 Pro

So you’ve just rooted your Huawei Ascend Y201 Pro smartphone and now wish to flash a custom recovery on it? No problem, here’s how you can do that. While rooting gives you the ability to install root-only apps, a custom recovery helps flash custom ROMs and Mods, that serve you with the most advanced Android tweaks. Here’s how you can flash a custom recovery on the Huawei Ascend Y201 Pro smartphone:

BY themobilehub

I. Before You Begin:

1. You must be rooted before you do this procedure. Head to our Root Guide to learn how you can root your device.

2. This procedure works on Windows based PCs only.

II. Downloading Required Files:

1. Recovery

2. Fastboot

III. Flashing a Custom Recovery on the Huawei Ascend Y201 Pro:

1. Download and place both the archives onto your Desktop.

2. Extract files from both the archives over to your Desktop.

3. Turn OFF your device.

4. Turn it back on by holding down Volume DOWN+Home+Power buttons together for about ten seconds.

5. Your device should now be in Fastboot mode.

6. Plug in your device to your PC using the USB cable.

7. Launch a Command Prompt Window on your Desktop. To do that, simply hold down the Shift button and right-click anywhere on your Desktop and choose Open command window here.

8. Now type in following commands into the Command Prompt Window hitting Enter after the end of each line:

fastboot erase recovery
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot reboot

9. Your device should reboot.

10. And you’re all set!

Excellent! You’ve successfully flashed a custom recovery on your Ascend Y201 Pro smartphone and now enjoy flashing custom ROMs on your device!

Sony Xperia SP: Install Custom ClockWorkMod (CWM) Recovery

You can now get a Sony Xperia SP as it is available in most countries. As compare to flagship Xperia Z or ZR, Sony Xperia SP is considered the mid range smartphone with 1.7GHz dual core processor, 1GB RAM. With this specification, Android 4.1 Jelly Bean can be running smoothly on your device but yet you can still make it better a device for gaming or entertainment. In our previous tutorial, we has shown you the guide on rooting Sony Xperia SP. It is quite an easy tutorial which require only a few command code on your computer. And today, we are going to teach you how to install ClockWorkMod recovery on your device. It is as simple as the previous tutorial. Before we starts, make sure your device have unlocked bootloader and root access.BY themobilehub

1. Before You Begin:

1. Only for Sony Xperia SP with Unlocked Bootloader.
2. Windows-based computer or laptop
3. Download Sony Xperia SP USB driver for Windows and install in your computer.
4. Skip this step if you have installed the Sony PC Companion.
5. Enable USB Debugging on your device.
6. Make sure your phone is charged to 60% 80% to avoid battery blackout and interruption during this tutorial.
7. We recommend you make a backup on your data and media files before the tutorial.

2. Downloading Required Files:

1. Kernel (kernel_en.elf, 14 mb)

3. Install Recovery in the Sony Xperia SP:

1. Unlock Sony Xperia SP bootloader. Proceed to official Sony website and unlock your device.
2. Proceed after you have successfully unlocked the bootloader.
3. Setup fastboot in your computer if you do not have it. (How to setup ADB and Fastboot driver with Android SDK). Skip if you have done in Step 1.
4. Once you have completed the setup, copy adb.exe, AdbWinApi.dll from C:\\android-sdk-windows\platform-tools and fastboot.exe in C:\\android-sdk-windows\tools to a new folder at the desktop, renamed it as fastboot.
5. Download kernel_en.elf to the fastboot folder. Rename kernel_en.elf to kernel.elf. 
6. Power off your device completely.
7. Enter Fastboot Mode by connecting your device to the computer via micro USB cable while pressing Volume Up button.
8. In computer, open Command Prompt windows. (To Open Command Prompt –>Windows Logo–> Type CMD in search box –>Enter)
9. Type cd C:\fastboot in the command prompt windows to navigate to your fastboot folder.
10. Type fastboot flash boot kernel.elf to flash the kernel file to your device.
11. Press and hold Power button to turn off your device.
12. Your device is now installed with ClockWorkMod recovery. We recommend to perform NANDROID backup with CWM.

Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0: Install CWM/TWRP Custom Recovery

After you have rooted your Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0, you might just stop here by doing nothing in advance or simply uninstall some bloatware pre-installed in your device. Or, you have better idea to have customized rom installed in your Galaxy Note 8.0 to make its user interface look like a brand new Sony Xperia Tablet Z. If you prefer later case, you might need to move further then just rooting your Galaxy Note 8.0, instead you have install custom recovery on it. Stock recovery cannot do much on flashing custom kernel or rom on your device, that’s why you need a custom recovery.BY themobilehub

1. Before You Begin:

1. Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 – GT-N5100 3G/WIFI ,GT-N5110 WIFI Only
2. Windows-based computer or laptop
3. Download Samsung Note 8.0 USB driver for Windows and install in your computer.
4. Skip this step if you have installed the Samsung Kies.
5. Enable USB Debugging on your device.
6. Make sure your phone is charged to 60% 80% to avoid battery blackout and interruption during this tutorial.
7. We recommend you make a backup on your data and media files before the tutorial.

2. Downloading Required Files:

1. ClockWorkMod (CWM) 6.03.2 Recovery
2. TeamWin Recovery Project (TWRP) 2.5.0 Recovery
3. Odin 3.07.zip

3. Install Recovery in the Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0:

1. Download and extract Odin3.07.zip in a folder in computer.
2. Download CWM Recovery/TWRP Recovery in computerfrom above.
3. Power off your device.
4. Enter Download Mode by pressing and hold the Volume Down key, Home button, and Power button.
5. You should see a warning triangle sign, press Volume Up to continue.
6. You should see Odin Mode at the top and Downloading… , Do not turn off target!!
7. Launch Odin executable file by double-clicking on Odin3 v3.07 exe.
8. Connect your device to your computer with USB cable.
9. Wait until Odin to show an “Added” message at the lower-left message box.
10. After your device is detected by Odin, click on the PDA button and select the *.tar or *.tar.md5 (Downloaded Recovery file).
11. Make sure the Repartition option is not checked under Options & checked on Auto Reboot.
12. Click Start button to flash *.tar or *.tar.md5 to your device. Monitor the flash progress on Odin.
13. A green “PASS” message should show for a success flashing.
14. Your device shall reboot automatically.
15. To test if CWm Recovery or TWRP recovery is installed successfully, power off your device. Press and hold Volume Up key, Home button, and Power button. Your device should in the CWM recovery/TWRP recovery mode.
16. If you fail to enter in CWM recovery/TWRP recovery mode or bootloop, try to flash back to stock recovery. Follow the Step 3 – Step 14 with Stock Recovery.

How to Flash a Custom Recovery on the LG Optimus Elite

In order to flash custom ROMs, Mods and other recovery flashable content on your device, you need to have a custom recovery installed on your device. Not all devices are lucky to have a custom recovery, but worry not if you’ve got the LG Optimus Elite. The device’s been blessed with ClockworkMod Recovery, unofficially though. It lets you perform all of the aforementioned actions without any issues and if you’re ready, here’s how you can flash a custom recovery on your LG Optimus Elite smartphone.

BY themobilehub

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 Elite procedure first, finish it, then return to this procedure and continue.

2. This should flash the CWM Recovery on your device.

3. Make sure your device has at least 60% of battery life left.

II. Downloading Required Files:

1. ClockworkMod Recovery / Mirror

2. Terminal Emulator — QR Code (Google Play Link)

3. ES File Explorer — QR Code (Google Play Link)

III. Flashing a Custom Recovery on the LG Optimus Elite:

1. Place the ClockworkMod Recovery file on your Desktop.

2. Connect your device to your PC using the USB cable.

3. Copy the CWM Recovery file over to the root of your SD card.

4. Once it’s been copied, disconnect your device from your PC.

5. Head on over to Google Play and download and install the Terminal Emulator app on your device.

6. Once the app’s been installed, launch it from your App Drawer.

7. Type in following command into the app to gain root-access:

su

8. Now issue the following command to flash the recovery:

dd if=/sdcard/part_13_cwm_9_22_17_32.bin of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p14

9. Close the Terminal Emulator app on your device.

10. Head over to Google Play and download and install the ES File Explorer app on your device.

11. Open the File Explorer from your App Drawer.

12. Head to /system/etc/ directory and rename the install-recovery.sh file to install-recovery.sh.bak.

13. Close the app.

14. You’re done!

Brilliant! You’ve successfully flashed the CWM Recovery on your Optimus Elite and you can boot into the same by simply downloading the Quick Boot app!

How to Flash a Custom Recovery on the Samsung Galaxy Ace 2

If you’ve rooted your Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 smartphone, then the next obvious step is to flash a custom recovery. Doing so will enable you to flash custom ROMs, Mods and almost all sorts of flashable content. Here’s how you can flash a custom recovery on your Galaxy Ace 2 smartphone.BY themobilehub

I. Before You Begin:

1. You must have rooted your device before doing this procedure. Please head to our root procedure first, finish it, then return to this procedure and continue.

2. Make sure your device has at least 60% of battery life left.

II. Downloading Required Files:

1. ClockworkMod Recovery

III. Flashing a Custom Recovery on the Samsung Galaxy Ace 2:

1. Place the CWM Recovery file on your Desktop.

2. Plug in your device to your PC using the USB cable.

3. Copy the Recovery file over to the root of your SD card.

4. Once it’s been copied, unplug your device from your PC.

5. Turn OFF your device.

6. Turn it back on by holding down Volume UP+Home+Power buttons together.

7. Your device should reboot into Recovery mode.

8. From there, select apply update from sdcard option.

9. Choose the CWM Recovery file to be flashed on your device.

10. It’ll start flashing the file on your device.

11. Once the file’s been flashed, reboot your device.

12. And you’re done!

Awesome! You’ve successfully flashed a custom recovery on your Galaxy Ace 2 smartphone. Now go and enjoy your favorite custom ROMs on your device!

How to Flash a Custom Recovery on the Motorola Milestone X

Maybe you have just rooted your Motorola Milestone X? Maybe you want to flash a custom recovery on it? Either way, the guide below should help you. Flashing a custom recovery on an Android device has many benefits, that include having the ability to flash ROMs, Mods and even make nandroid backups. We know this sounds so great, let’s see how you can flash a custom recovery on your Motorola Milestone X smartphone.BY themobilehub

I. Before You Begin:

1. You must have rooted your device before doing this procedure. Please head to our How to Root the Motorola Milestone X procedure first, finish it, then return to this procedure and continue.

2. Your device needs to have at least 60% of battery life left.

II. Downloading Required Files:

1. ROM Manager — QR Code (Google Play Link)

III. Flashing a Custom Recovery on the Motorola Milestone X:

1. Start off by downloading and installing ROM Manager app on your device.

2. Once it’s been installed, launch it from your App Drawer.

3. Hit the first option that says Flash ClockworkMod Recovery.

4. When it asks you to choose your device, select Droid X.

5. It should begin flashing the recovery on your device.

6. Once the recovery’s been flashed, reboot your device.

7. And you’re done!

Brilliant! You’ve successfully flashed CWM Recovery on your Milestone X and you can boot into the same by using the same ROM Manager app!

How to Flash a Custom Recovery on the Huawei Honor 2

So you just rooted your Huawei Honor 2 and now want to flash a custom recovery on it? No problem, here’s how you can do that. A custom recovery allows users to flash custom ROMs, Mods and all sorts of flashable content. Here’s how:BY themobilehub

I. Before You Begin:

1. You must have rooted your device before doing this procedure. Please head to our How to Root the Huawei Honor 2 procedure first, finish it, then return to this procedure and continue.

2. This procedure works on Windows based PCs only.

II. Downloading Required Files:

1. Recovery Ascend Honor 2

III. Flashing a Custom Recovery on the Huawei Honor 2:

1. Place the Recovery executable file on your Desktop.

2. Turn OFF your device.

3. Turn it back on by holding down Volume DOWN+Power buttons together.

4. Plug in your device to your PC via USB cable.

5. Double-click on the Recovery executable file and it’ll launch.

6. Type in 1 and hit Enter.

7. It’ll flash the recovery on your device, should take a couple of minutes to finish.

8. Once the recovery’s been flashed, reboot your device.

9. You’re done!

Brilliant! Your device has been successfully equipped with a custom recovery. Now go ahead and flash whatever you want on your device!