How to Flash a Custom Recovery on the LG Esteem

With the help of ROM Manager application, you can easily install the widely popular ClockworkMod Recovery on the LG Esteem smartphone. It has been the easiest method available to install the recovery, no need to issue commands, nothing. If you don’t know how you can use the ROM Manager app to flash the recovery, here’s a guide for you.

I. Before You Begin:

1. Your device must be rooted. See our guide on how to root the LG Esteem.

2. This should install the latest version of ClockworkMod Recovery on your device.

II. Downloading Required Files:

1. ROM Manager (Google Play Link)

III. Installing ClockworkMod Recovery on the LG Esteem:

1. Download the ROM Manager App from Play Store and install it on your device.

2. Open the app from your device’s Menu.

3. Tap the option labeled Flash ClockworkMod Recovery.

4. Choose your device model and follow the on-scree instructions.

5. You’re done now!

There you go, you now have a fully-working version of CWM Recovery on your device. You can use it to flash custom ROMs on your device and to take backup of your current ROM.

IV. Flash a Custom ROM (Optional):

1. If you are ready to flash custom ROMs on your device, head to the How To Flash a Custom ROM on the LG Esteem to learn how to do that.

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If you need help with this procedure, please ask in the comments below or in the forum.

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