How to Install ClockworkMod Recovery on the HTC One (M7)

UPDATE: NEW VERSION OF THIS PROCEDURE WITH VIDEO LOCATED HERE – 

https://theunlockr.com/2013/05/05/how-to-root-the-htc-one-toolkit-method-video/

Just after the HTC One (M7) was launched, developers began their development and as a result, we now have a working root method as well as a custom recovery for the device. With these two powers, you can really unlock the true potential of your device and show the world what you’ve got. This guide teaches how you can install ClockworkMod Recovery on your HTC One (M7) smartphone to enable installation of custom ROMs and Mods. So, here you go:

I. Before You Begin:

1. You must have done our How to Root the HTC One (M7) procedure.

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

II. Downloading Required Files:

1. ClockworkMod Recovery Image (Download link’s available in the first post)

2. Fastboot

III. Installing ClockworkMod Recovery on the HTC One (M7):

1. Place both the files you downloaded to your Desktop.

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

3. Turn OFF your device.

4. Reboot your device into bootloader mode. To do that, simply hold down the Volume UP+Power buttons together.

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

6. Rename the Recovery Image you’ve downloaded to recovery.img.

7. Launch a Command Prompt Window on your Desktop. To do so, press and hold the Shift button on your keyboard and right-click on any empty area on the screen, then choose Open command window here.

8. Type in following command into the Command Prompt Window you just opened:

fastboot flash recovery recovery.img

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

10. And you’re all set!

Excellent! You’re now rocking ClockworkMod Recovery on your HTC One (M7) smartphone and you now have the ability to flash custom ROMs and almost all sorts of recovery flashable content!

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 HTC One (M7) to learn how to do that.

If this procedure helped you please thank/donate to the original developers here.

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

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