Any device with Android OS starts in Recovery mode. This standard function. However, with the factory version you can perform too narrow a range of tasks. So, this is resetting the phone to initial settings, clearing the cache, as well as updating the system from the update.zip file. Obviously, users who are expanding their knowledge in the IT field are very dissatisfied with such a meager list. This is where specially developed Recovery Mode s. CWM Recovery is a popular tool among Android users and a worthy replacement for the factory one.

Why do you need CWM Recovery mode?

Clockworkmod Recovery (CWM) is a famous alternative to factory recovery mode developed by Koushik Dutta. You can install it on most Android devices. CWM Recovery helps even in situations that sometimes seem hopeless to the average owner. That is why it is necessary to know about its existence, and also be able to use it.

CWM mode has many options

What exactly does the utility do:

  • Installs unofficial custom firmware and kernels.
  • Installs factory system updates, add-ons and OS patches.
  • Connects to a computer via USB in removable storage mode and for working with the ADB program.
  • Creates a complete backup copy current firmware and its individual parts (system, settings, applications).
  • Restores the device from a previously created backup.
  • Resets settings to factory settings (Wipe - data/factory reset), clears cache (wipe cache), clears Dalvik-cache (wipe Dalvik-cache), clears battery statistics (wipe battery stats).
  • Creates partitions on a memory card and formats them.
  • CWM: installation instructions

    ClockworkMod is sewn into the internal memory of the device in place of the factory mode. In some cases, work is carried out on the gadget itself with access to Root rights, and in others - on a PC.

    The article covers such basic methods as Rom Manager, FastBoot, Rashr and Odin. For many devices, companies themselves produce separate utilities, for example, Acer Recovery Installer for Acer devices. CWM is implemented into the device memory on these devices also through ADB software, which is suitable for devices manufactured by HTC.

    Rom Manager: Rooting and embedding

    Rom Manager is a utility created by the CWM developers. It is available for download at Google Play Market. Allows you to install CWM Recovery on the device itself without using a computer and a USB cable. Before using it, you must root the device, that is, obtain administrator rights.

    Obtaining Root rights

    The procedure is simple and can be easily carried out using special software. As an example, we can take the Framaroot program. Anyone can navigate its simple and intuitive interface, even without instructions.

  • Download the app from the store and open it. In the drop-down line, give preference to the “Install SuperSU” or “Install SuperUser” item. Click on the drop-down window
  • Select a method for obtaining Root rights. Follow the advice - restart the device for the changes to take effect.

    For the changes to take effect, restart the device

    Launching Rom Manager

    Now is the time to use the program:

  • Launch the software and click on the first Recovery section Setup, and then click on ClockworkMod Recovery. Select Recovery Setup
  • Find and select the device model from the list of available ones. If there is no model in the list, then this method Recovery firmware does not fit and you need to use another one. After confirming the action, the files will begin to download, as indicated by the progress bar. Next, a notification will pop up stating that you need to grant Root rights to the program. Then the CWM installation itself will be carried out. Click on ClockworkMod Recovery to install
  • Video: how to flash Recovery with Rom Manager

    Although the method is easy, it has a drawback: it is not suitable for all devices, as mentioned earlier. Before you start using this method, it would be logical to first determine that this program is compatible with the gadget. The list is available on the official Rom Manager website.

    FastBoot Mode: Complex Method

    The CWM installation method using FastBoot will require skill from the user, as it is much more complicated than the previous one. It runs not on the device, but on the computer. It is recommended to use it only if you already have skills in such operations. Before installation, you must download it to your computer or laptop. certain files. This list includes Android platform SDK available for Windows, Mac and Linux.

    Preparatory stage

    What you need to have before installing CWM using FastBoot mode:

  • A computer with Windows OS and a USB cable to connect the device to the PC.
  • USB drivers for correct device detection. They can be downloaded from the official website of the manufacturer.
  • Android SDK platform.
  • Recovery file.
  • The Android SDK utility will help you install the necessary Android SDK Tools and Android SDK Platform tools packages:

  • Go to the bottom official page. There will be three options. In this case, it is the Windows version. Click on tools_version-windows.zip.
    Download the Anroid SDK zip archive for Windows from the official website
  • Extract all contents from the archive to drive C. Open and click on tools. The android file needed to download the packages directly is there. Double click on the file and the manager is open.
    Find android file in the unzipped folder and open
  • Check the box to the left of Android SDK Platform-tools and click Install 1 package.

    Select Android SDK Platform-tools and click Install package

  • Standard request to accept the license agreement. Check the Accept License box and then click Install. The direct installation of the packages necessary for the firmware, which were mentioned earlier, will begin.
    Accept license agreement
  • After the installation process is complete, find platform-tools in tools_version-windows. It will contain important fastboot and adb files.
    The fastboot and adb files are located in the tools_version-windows folder after installing the Android SDK Platform-tools package
  • What else needs to be done before starting the firmware itself? Judging by the list above, you need the recovery-clockwork.img file. This is one of the key tools for further work. Downloading it won't be difficult, but it doesn't end there. It is important to place this file in the platform-tools folder. For further convenience in the firmware, you need to rename it to recovery.img.

    Place the file in the platform-tools folder

    Get straight to the point!

    Now everything is ready for the CWM firmware, so you can safely get to work. Given below detailed description action in which it is quite difficult to get lost.

  • First, connect the device to be flashed to your computer via USB. At the same time, FastBoot mode is launched (a combination of the power and volume down keys). Although this combination works most often, it is not suitable for everyone. In some cases, this is the Home key and the same volume reduction. When the first option doesn't work out, nothing will happen if you use the second.
    Start your device in FastBoot mode
  • The main procedure is performed on the command line. First you need to open it. In the Windows terminal window (press Win + R keys) write cmd command.
    To open command line, go to Start and enter cmd
  • The command line is immediately ready to use. Write cd / immediately after last entry and press Enter.
    Type cd / and press Enter
  • Next, you need to go to the platform-tools folder in the terminal itself. The path to the folder may differ among users, so it is extremely important to use your own option so that the operation ends with a certain success. Copying the path from the window line would be the correct solution.
  • The next line in the black window should look like cd path_to_folder_platform-tools. Press Enter again.
    Enter the command with the path to the folder
  • The next step is the team adb devices. It will help determine whether the PC sees the device. Next type adb reboot bootloader. Wait until the device turns on as a bootloader. Finally, go to the final part of the firmware: enter fastboot flash recovery recovery.img. and press Enter.
    adb command devices will help determine whether the PC sees the device
  • If successful, a message will appear. The next time you restart the phone in recovery mode, check that the new firmware is installed. If all is well, the device will enter ClockworkMod Recovery mode.
  • The level of complexity, as you can see, is high, so before the procedure it is strongly recommended to check that this method is suitable for the device, since it may not work in all gadgets. In practice, this method is good if the manufacturer of the device is HTC.

    Rashr app

    The installation method using Rashr is convenient and easy to perform; it is recommended for beginners. However, ironically, it also requires administrator rights. You can get them in a few steps. detailed instructions was given earlier in the section on Rom Manager.

    How to work with Rashr

    First you need to download the application itself. It is located in free access V Play Market(Rashr - Flash Tool). You can also view the program on a third-party site, but you must beware of suspicious web pages so as not to catch a virus.

    When the program is already on the phone, you need to open it and provide it with previously acquired Root rights upon request. Then everything is simple:

  • Select CWM Recovery. Click CWM Recovery
  • The software will provide available versions of Recovery for the given device being flashed, such as the touch ClockworkMod and the option with key control.
    Select Recovery from the list of options available for your device
  • Select the most suitable version and click Yes to confirm the download.
    Click Yes to confirm download
  • After downloading, a notification will pop up that the new recovery has been successfully downloaded and installed. To go there, click Yes.
    To go to Recovery, click Yes
  • Video: CWM and Rashr

    Odin: solution for Samsung

    The previous three methods are suitable for different models devices. The same method is effective for Samsung devices. This is a proprietary utility, so it cannot be used for devices from other manufacturers. There are many versions of this application. The latest one is Odin 3.09.

    Here is the standard factory one Recovery option changes to a modified one using a PC, as with FastBoot:

  • Download Samsung Odin from the official website.
    Download the Odin program on PC
  • Establish a connection between the PC and the gadget via a USB cable and switch the device to Download Mode. There are two options depending on the device model. If one doesn't work, another will definitely work:
    • power/lock button and volume down (on older devices released before mid-2011);
    • power/lock button, Home and volume down (all other devices).
  • Pressing the volume up button confirms entering recovery mode. Next, launch the already downloaded Odin program. A program window will open, where available files for download will be listed. In the case of Recovery firmware, you need to check the box to the left of AP. In other versions of the software, the field may be called PDA.
  • Click the Start button and wait until the firmware is completed successfully.
    Click the Start button and wait for the firmware to finish
  • How to enable CWM Recovery mode after flashing

    Once CWM mode has been installed using one of the above methods, you need to check if it works. You can launch ClockworkMod Recovery:

  • using the ROM Manager program by selecting home page section “Load Recovery Mode”;
  • by pressing the keys simultaneously after turning off the device. Combinations may vary depending on the model and manufacturer of the device. In most cases, these are the volume down and power buttons;
  • by using ADB programs via the adb reboot recovery button.
  • Possible difficulties

    During the installation of an alternative Recovery Mode, in particular CWM, various difficulties and errors may arise. Which of them are the most common and how to solve them?

    CWM Recovery does not recognize the memory card

    CWM makes it possible to update your phone using an archive. When opening Recovery, the user sees a message that the flash card cannot be mounted. After installing another card, even with less memory, the problem disappears. The reason lies in the Windows system. The fact is that it diverges from card formatting standards. To ensure that formatting is done according to the specification of SD/SDHC/SDXC flash cards, and not just to standard form, it is recommended to use specialized software, for example, SD Formatter.


    The SD Formatter program allows you to correctly format the SD card

    CWM does not see the internal memory of the device: problem solution

    When the files to be recovered are on internal memory, and therefore can only be restored from there, a problem may arise. When you connect the USB cable to the PC and enable USB Debugging, the program reports that the Android device is not detected and you need to enable USB Debugging.

    To solve this problem:

  • Connect the device as a camera, not a storage device. If there are other options available, choose them.
  • Install universal drivers.
  • Find a more suitable Recovery program for your device.
  • Recovery menu doesn't work

    If when you launch the alternative recovery mode (volume + Home button or power) a picture appears with a lying robot, then the recovery was flashed, but when you restarted the device it was overwritten by the stock Recovery.

    The problem is solved as follows.

  • Before flashing the Odin3 program, you need to uncheck the Auto restart checkbox and disconnect the cable after flashing. From Download mode on the device, go to recovery mode by pressing the volume up + home screen + power keys in sequence and hold them until the recovery menu appears. So you should get into the custom recovery menu anyway.
  • In it, select Reboot system now and then check Yes. This action will overwrite the stock recovery with a custom one and the “No command” error will be corrected.
  • Flashing a new Recovery mode means getting new functionality. Firmware methods vary in complexity, but ironically, the simplest of them require access to Root, that is, device administrator rights. When choosing a firmware method, you need to be guided by the phone model first. Rom Manager is not suitable for all devices. For HTC, the FastBoot method is more suitable, while for Samsung it would be more correct to choose Odin.

    Everyone good day today we will talk about alternative recovery for your Android device. Everyone knows that every smartphone has its own recovery, but it is very limited in functionality (installing updates and resetting settings). And we’ll look at ClockworkMod Recovery (an alternative recovery), start with a strict understanding of why it’s needed, and end with instructions for flashing the smartphone’s firmware.

    Alternative recovery ClockworkMod

    ClockworkMod Recovery- this is a much more powerful system recovery utility (menu) compared to the factory one, which allows you to make complete backup copies of the entire system of the device, install it on it software, firmware, kernels and much more, which usually does not allow for factory recovery. ClockworkMod is installed in a special system partition of the internal memory of a tablet or phone, in place of the factory recovery menu. Closest competitor ClockworkMod Recoveryis TWRP Recovery.

    ClockworkMod Recovery can help you out in some seemingly hopeless situations. Even if your tablet or phone cannot boot, in many cases, using CWM you can restore the system with all its settings and applications. Download ClockworkMod Recovery is available on the website 4pda.ru for your specific phone model.

    Here is a rough list of what you can do with ClockworkMod Recovery:

    • Install custom firmware and unofficial kernels
    • Install factory system updates, add-ons and patches
    • Connect to a computer via USB in removable storage mode
    • Connect to a computer via USB to work with the ADB program
    • Create a complete backup copy of the current firmware and its individual parts (system, settings, applications)
    • Restore a device from a previously created backup
    • Reset to factory settings (Wipe – data/factory reset), clear cache (wipe cache), clear Dalvik-cache (wipe Dalvik-cache), clear battery statistics (wipe battery stats)
    • Create partitions on a memory card and format themClockworkMod Recovery was created by developer Koushik Dutta (also known as Koush) and there are CWM versions for most Android phones and tablets.

    Installing ClockworkMod Recovery

    For many smartphones and some tablets, installing ClockworkMod Recovery is a very simple procedure; you just need to install the ROM Manager program from the Market and the first item in its menu will be the ClockworkMod installation item. For other devices there may be separate utilities similar to the application Acer RecoveryInstaller for tablet Acer Iconia Tab, or ClockworkMod Recovery is installed on them using the adb program.

    Launching ClockworkMod Recovery

    There are several ways to boot your tablet or phone into ClockworkMod Recovery.

    1. Using the ROM Manager program, selecting “Load Recovery Mode” from its menu.

    2. By pressing a specific key combination when turning on the device. This combination depends on the device model. On many devices, you can get into recovery by pressing the volume down and power buttons at the same time when turning them on.

    3. Using the ADB program. If you have set up a connection to your computer using the ADB program, you can boot your tablet into recovery using the command: adb reboot recovery

    Purpose of menu items ClockworkMod Recovery

    After loading your tablet into ClockworkMod Recovery, you will first see its main menu:On most devices, you can usually navigate through menu items using the volume buttons. Using the power button, you select the desired menu item. Some devices may also use other buttons, for example to return to the previous menu.In all submenus, you can return to the previous menu by selecting +++++Go Back+++++

    Purpose of main menu items:

    2 .apply update.zip from sdcard - This is one of the most frequently used items in ClockworkMod Recovery.

    With its help, you can install both official and unofficial (custom) firmware, install kernels, themes and other software, which should be located in the update.zip file, which you should place in the root of the memory card (in file manager Android device is the /sdcard folder).
    After selecting this item, you will be taken to the next menu, where you must confirm your choice by going to Yes – Install /sdcard/update.zip

    3. wipe data/factory reset - full reset settings, data and cache. After this, your phone or tablet will return to the condition in which it was sold in the store. ClockworkMod will clear the /data and /cache partitions in the device's internal memory. Everything will also be deleted from system folder".android_secure" on the memory card and the sd-ext partition.

    4. wipe cache partition - Cleaning the /cache partition in the internal memory. All temporary data that the system and programs have accumulated will be cleared. This item is usually used before installing new firmware or kernel.

    5. install zip from sdcard - installing a zip file from a memory card. After selecting this item you will be taken to the following submenu:

    • apply /sdcard/update.zip - this item is completely similar to item 2 of the main menu “apply update.zip from sdcard”
    • chooze zip from sdcard - select the .zip file on the memory card to install.

    This point is also similar to point 2 and is also used to install firmware, kernels and other mods. Its only difference is that installation can be done from any zip file with any name, located anywhere on the memory card. After you select this item, a list of files and folders on your memory card will open, from which you need to select a .zip file to install.

    • toggle signature verification - on/off file signature verification.

    If you enable Signature check: Enabled, you will not be able to install alternative firmware that has not been signed by the developer. Developers do not sign most custom firmware.

    • toggle script assert - on/off approval script.

    This item is for internal use in CWM and you'll never need it, so it's best to leave it alone.

    • +++++Go Back+++++ - this item, as already mentioned, is used to return to the previous ClockworkMod menu

    6. backup and restore - creating and restoring backups. Another one of the most important points of ClockworkMod. Using it, you can make a complete copy of the entire tablet system, along with the data and applications available in its internal memory - the so-called Nandroid backup, or a snapshot of the system, and then, if necessary, return the tablet to this state. This menu looks like this:

    Its points mean the following:

    • Backup - creating a backup copy of all partitions in the internal memory of the device.

    The backup copy will be saved on the memory card. By default, the name of the backup contains the time and date it was created. You can rename the backup. The name must consist of Latin letters and numbers and do not contain spaces

    • Restore - Restore all partitions from the selected backup.

    By selecting this item, you will see a list of backup copies available on the memory card and you can select from it the copy you need to restore.

    • Advanced Restore - restoring a specific partition from a selected backup.

    You can select a separate partition that you want to restore from a backup - boot, system, data, cache or sd-ext partition as shown in the screenshot:

    7. mounts and storage - mounting individual partitions, formatting them and mounting the device as USB storage when connected to a computer (mounting makes partitions or folders available for use).

    The items in this menu mean the following:

    • mount/system- mounting the system partition
    • unmount/data - unmounting the data partition
    • unmount/cache - unmounting the cache partition
    • mount/sdcard - mounting a memory card
    • mount/sd-ext - mounting the Linux ext partition on the memory card (if there is one)
    • format boot format system, format data, format cache - formatting the relevant sections.

    Attention! Be careful with these menu items. For example, formatting the system partition will destroy your operating system (current firmware). After formatting the boot partition, you will not be able to boot your device and it will turn into a brick.

    • format sdcard- formatting a memory card
    • format sd-ext - formatting a Linux partition on a memory card
    • mount USB storage - connecting a tablet or phone to a computer in removable storage mode

    8. advanced - additional functions of ClockworkMod.

    This menu consists of the following items:

    • Wipe Dalvik Cache - clearing the cache of the Dalvik Java virtual machine, which is used to run applications. This menu item is usually used before installing new firmware, especially unofficial ones.
    • Wipe Battery Stat - Resetting battery statistics. It is believed that this item should be used when the system battery level indicator shows incorrect values. However Google company, developer Android systems states that this should not affect the accuracy of the indicator readings.
    • Report Error- report a bug. You can report the ClockworkMod recovery bug to its developer. The error log will be written to the memory card, and you can send it to the developer using the ROM Manager program.
    • Key Test - checking the functionality of the device buttons; when you press a button, it displays its code
    • Restart adb - reboot ADB server. This item helps when the device has stopped responding to commands from the ADB program when it is connected via a USB cable
    • Partition SD Card - creating partitions on a memory card. This item is used to create /sd-ext and /swap partitions on the memory card. The /sd-ext partition can be used by some firmware when there is not enough internal memory on the device, for example, to expand the /data partition. /swap partition is usually used for speedup Android work devices.
    • Fix Permissions - Correct access rights to files and partitions. This item is used to return access rights to the factory state. system files and folders that can be changed incorrect work some root applications, which can lead to freezes and malfunctions of the tablet or phone.

    Backup and restore your device using ClockworkMod

    As you already know, using ClockworkMod you can create a complete backup of the firmware of your tablet or phone (Nandroid). CWM takes pictures of all partitions in the device’s internal memory and the “.androidsecure” folder located on the device’s memory card. Not only is the picture taken operating system, with all its settings, but also installed applications.

    Making a backup copy (Nandroid Backup):

    • Open the item "backup & restore"
    • Select "backup"
    • Confirm your choice by going to "Yes"

    A file with a full backup copy will appear on your memory card, located in the clockworkmod/backup folder. The file name consists of the date and time the copy was created, but you can rename it. Do not use Russian characters or spaces in the file name.

    Restoring a device from a backup using ClockworkMod:

    • Reboot the device into CWM recovery
    • Open the item "Backup & restore"
    • Select "restore"
    • Select the desired backup copy from the list.

    Note: Selected applications from ClockworkMod Recovery backup, SMS and WiFi settings without touching the current firmware, you can restore it using the application AppExtractor. The program can also extract applications from a backup copy Titanium Backup.

    Installing firmware, updates, kernels and more on an Android device using ClockworkMod

    • All alternative firmware, custom kernels, cracks, add-ons, decorations, application packages that can be installed on a tablet or phone using ClockWorkMod recovery are packaged as a zip file.
    • Before installing anything on your device, do not forget to make a complete backup copy of the current firmware, so that later you can painlessly return your tablet or phone to its original state.
    • Make sure your device's battery is fully charged and disconnect it from your computer and charger.
    • Copy the file you want to flash to the memory card, preferably to its root, WITHOUT UNPACKING IT. Make sure that the file name consists only of Latin letters and numbers and does not contain spaces or special characters.
    • If you install new firmware, be sure to do it complete cleaning using the "wipe data/factory reset" item

    Let's start with the firmware:

    • Insert the memory card into the device
    • Reboot the device into ClockWorkMod recovery
    • Select "install zip from sdcard".
    • Open the item “choose zip from sdcard”.
    • In the window that opens, we find our file, it will be located at the bottom, after the list of folders (if they are on the memory card)
    • Confirm your choice by going to “Yes”.
    • After finishing the firmware, return to the previous menu using the item “++++++Go Back++++++”
    • After flashing any zip files, it is highly recommended to clear the cache and dalvik cache.

    Tired of it preset mode recovery? Do you want to learn how to reset individual folders? Do you like to experiment with your portable device? Then you need to download the ClockworkMod Recovery program for Android. How to install the utility for free on your device is described in the article.

    Description

    CWM Recovery app was developed by Koushik Dutta and is a popular custom recovery alternative. The program provides the ability to install firmware on a phone, create a backup copy of a system running Android, and restore firmware from earlier backups. Thanks to the functions of the utility, you can bring a broken device back to life, download interesting additions to the smartphone menu, and experiment with the settings.

    You can install the utility in several ways:

    • using the recovery designer;
    • using ROM Manager;
    • via computer.

    Going to the designer, you need to select your phone model, find and download the firmware file for the specified model. The first tab takes you to a new device; on the second page you can find a list of available devices. This option is not suitable for all phones, only for popular manufacturers.

    ROM Manager program will make it possible to install CWM Recovery on your device in a few seconds, regardless of the brand, model and manufacturer of phones. To operate the program you must have administrator rights.

    Having entered the program, a window opens asking for permission to access the phone menu. After the agreement, you should open the Recovery Setup tab. Several tabs will appear in the window, you need to select installing CWM Recovery. The program automatically detects the device model; to confirm, you need to click on the phone name.

    After confirmation, you will be able to install the program; clicking on the “install CWM” tab will begin the process of downloading application files. The documents will be installed automatically almost completely; before completing the installation you will need to provide root rights. At the end of the process, the message “Successfully flashed ClockworkMod recovery!” will appear.

    
    Downloading CWM Recovery via a computer is difficult; this method is used in cases where the phone model is not in the ROM Manager list. On the Android environment developers website, you need to download Android manager SDK, go to the end of the page and click on the file “tools_25.2.3 -windows.zip”. After unzipping the downloaded folder to the root of the “C” drive, follow the path: tools/android/ Android SDK/ Platform-tools/ Install package.

    Next, you need to confirm the license agreement and start the installation. After installation, you need to download recovery-clockwork. img for your phone model, rename the downloaded file, removing “clockwork” from the name. Recovery. img move to the platform-tools folder.

    Put the phone into fastboot mode so that the device can accept commands from the computer. The transition to fastboot is carried out by simultaneously pressing the power button and volume down. The keys may differ for some phones.

    Going to fastboot, connect the device to the computer via USB cable. Then, you need to go to the command line, enter cmd in it, then enter the command “cd /” and press Enter, enter the path to the platform-tools folder in the window, confirm again with the Enter button. Next, enter the fastboot flash recovery command. img, confirm the action, at the end a message should appear stating that everything was successful.

    Transition and description of CWM

    The transition to the ClockworkMod Recovery menu is carried out when the device is turned off. Entering the menu occurs through the use of key combinations:

    1. Samsung – press volume up + center key + turn off the phone.
    2. Nexus – volume down button + power off key.
    3. SONY – turn off the phone, then turn it on, click on the logo while loading.

    For other models there are universal methods for accessing the CWM menu. You can use the command line of your computer, or you can download a free terminal to your phone, and after launching, enter the commands: su/reboot recovery. The transition will begin automatically, after a few seconds the phone will open the CWM program menu.

    In the program window you can see several items. The first step reboots the phone system. Install zip sd card – this item allows you to install files from the drive. By clicking on the tab, a submenu opens in which you can disable file signature verification, enable the confirmation script, and specify the firmware installation paths.

    The wipe data item is needed in order to return the portable device to its original state; all data is deleted from the internal memory. Temporary files are deleted after clicking on wipe cache partition. To create backups and further restore the backup, you need to go to the “backup and restore” item.

    
    The “mounts and storage” item is used to mount the SD drive and system partition, and unmount the partition with data and cache. You can format all sections that are written in the title of the paragraphs. To go to additional CWM parameters, click advanced.

    In advanced there is an additional submenu. Restart recovery - Reboot Recovery, to reset battery statistics, click on Wipe Battery Stat, to clear the cache in the Dalvik environment, click on Dalvik Cache. You can create a report on the SD card by going to the “Report Error” item; to restart the ADB terminal, you need to press the “Restart adb” button.

    Advantages and disadvantages

    Advantages:

    • many functions;
    • convenient control;
    • several installation options.

    For unaware users portable devices, you should not enter the ClockworkMod utility menu so as not to break your smartphone.

    In general, the buyer of any Android device receives out of the box a device designed for the “average user.” Manufacturers understand that it will still not be possible to satisfy the needs of absolutely everyone. Of course, not every consumer is ready to put up with this state of affairs. This reality has led to the emergence of modified, custom firmware and simply various improved system components. To install such firmware and add-ons, as well as manipulate them, a special environment is required Android recovery– modified recovery. One of the first solutions of this kind that became available to a wide range of users is ClockworkMod Recovery (CWM).

    CWM Recovery is an Android recovery environment modified by third-party developers, designed to perform many non-standard operations from the point of view of device manufacturers. The CWM recovery is being developed by the ClockworkMod team, but their brainchild is a fairly adaptable solution, so many users bring their own changes and, in turn, adapt the recovery to their devices and their own tasks.

    Interface and management of CWM Recovery

    The CWM interface is nothing special - these are ordinary menu items, the name of each of which corresponds to the title of the list of commands. Very similar to the standard factory recovery of most Android devices, only there are more items and the expandable lists of applicable commands are wider.

    Control is carried out using the physical buttons of the device – “ Volume+», « Volume-», « Nutrition" Depending on the device model, there may be variations; in particular, the physical button “ Home» or touch buttons below the screen. In general, the volume keys are used to move through items. Pressing " Volume+" results in moving up one point, " Volume-", respectively, one point down. Confirmation of entering a menu or executing a command is by pressing the " Nutrition", or the physical button " Home» on the device.

    Installation *.zip

    The main, and therefore the most frequently used, function in CWM Recovery is the installation of firmware and various packages system fixes. Most of these files are distributed in the format *.zip, so the corresponding CWM recovery item for installation is called quite logically - “ install zip" When you select this item, a list of possible file location paths opens. *.zip. It is possible to install files from an SD card in various variations (1), as well as download firmware using adb sideload (2).

    An important positive point that allows you to avoid writing incorrect files to the device is the ability to check the firmware signature before starting the file transfer procedure - item “ toogle signature verification».

    Cleaning partitions

    To eliminate errors when installing firmware, many romodels recommend cleaning partitions Data And Cache before the procedure. In addition, such an operation is often simply necessary - without it, in most cases, stable operation of the device is impossible when switching from one firmware to a solution of another type. In the main menu of CWM Recovery, the cleaning procedure has two items – “ wipe data/factory reset" And " wipe cache partition" In the drop-down list after selecting one or the second section, there are only two items: “ No" - to cancel, or " Yes, wipe...» to start the procedure.

    Creating a backup

    In order to save user data in case of problems during the firmware process, or to be on the safe side in case of an unsuccessful procedure, it is necessary to create a backup copy of the system. The developers of CWM Recovery have provided this feature in their recovery environment. The function in question is called by selecting the item “ backup and storage" This is not to say that the possibilities are varied, but they are quite sufficient for most users. You can copy information from device partitions to a memory card – “ backup to storage/sdcard0" Moreover, the procedure begins immediately after selecting this item, no additional settings not provided. But you can determine the file format of the future backup in advance by selecting “ choose default backup format" Other menu items " backup and storage»are intended for backup recovery operations.

    Mounting and formatting partitions

    The developers of CWM Recovery have combined the operations of mounting and formatting various partitions into one menu, called “ mount and storage" The list of revealed capabilities is minimally sufficient for basic procedures with device memory sections. All functions are performed in accordance with the names of the list items that call them.

    Additional features

    The last item in the main menu of CWM Recovery is “ advanced" This, according to the developer, is access to functions for advanced users. It is not clear what the “advancement” of the functions available in the menu is, but nevertheless they are present in the recovery and may be needed in many situations. Through the menu " advanced"The recovery itself is rebooted, rebooted into bootloader mode, and the partition is cleared" Dalvik Cache", viewing the log file and turning off the device when all manipulations in recovery are completed.

    Advantages

    • A small number of menu items that provide access to basic operations when working with device memory sections;
    • There is a function for checking firmware signatures;
    • For many outdated device models, this is the only way to easily make a backup and restore the device from a backup copy.

    Flaws

    • Lack of Russian interface language;
    • Some non-obviousness of the actions proposed in the menu;
    • Lack of control over procedures;
    • No additional settings;
    • Incorrect user actions in recovery can damage the device.

    Despite the fact that the recovery from ClockworkMod is one of the first solutions that ensured widespread Android customization, today its relevance is gradually decreasing, especially on new devices. This is caused by the emergence of more advanced tools with more functionality. At the same time, CWM Recovery should not be completely written off as an environment that provides firmware flashing, backup creation and restoration of Android devices. For owners of several outdated, but fully functional devices, CWM Recovery is sometimes the only way to maintain a smartphone or tablet in the appropriate modern trends Android world condition.