How to Flash a Custom Recovery on the Samsung Galaxy 5

Samsung Galaxy 5 has been blessed with a custom recovery called ClockworkMod to let users flash custom ROMs and Mods on their devices. Once you’ve flashed the recovery on your device, you should be able to make nandroid backups, install ROMs, wipe data and even factory reset your device. Since all these things happen in recovery mode, you don’t need to have a working device, even a bricked device can be booted into recovery mode. So, let’s see how you can flash a custom recovery on your Samsung Galaxy 5.

I. Before You Begin:

1. You must have rooted your device before doing this procedure. Our How to Root the Samsung Galaxy 5 procedure should help you do that.

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

II. Downloading Required Files:

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

OR

Use this direct link if you’re having issues downloading the app from Google Play.

III. Flashing a Custom Recovery on the Samsung Galaxy 5:

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

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

3. There’s an option in the app that says Flash ClockworkMod Recovery. Tap on it.

4. Follow the on-screen instructions.

5. And you should have a custom recovery running on your device!

6. You’re done!

Brilliant! You’ve successfully flashed the CWM Recovery on your Galaxy 5 smartphone and now is the perfect time to flash some ROMs!

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 Samsung Galaxy 5 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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