How to Flash a Custom Recovery on the LG Optimus Sol

Got a rooted LG Optimus Sol and want to flash a custom recovery on it? Great! We’ll help you do that. Flashing a custom recovery on your device won’t only help you flash new ROMs, but you’ll be able to make backups of your current ROM. So, in case you do something wrong with your device and it doesn’t work properly, you can restore the backup to get your device back to track. ClockworkMod Recovery’s one of the best custom recoveries available for Android devices and this guide shows how you can flash it on your LG Optimus Sol. Here you go:

I. Before You Begin:

1. You must have rooted your device before doing this procedure. You can check out our How to Root the LG Optimus Sol guide to root your device.

2. This will replace your current recovery with the TWRP Recovery.

II. Downloading Required Files:

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

III. Installing ClockworkMod Recovery on the LG Optimus Sol:

1. First of all, head on over to Google Play and download and install the 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. Follow the on-screen instructions.

5. And you’re done!

Excellent! The CWM Recovery’s been successfully installed on your device. Your device’s now perfectly ready to accept any custom ROMs that you want to flash!

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 Optimus Sol 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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