ClockworkMod Recovery (CWM) v6.0 is now available for Google Nexus 7 in both standard & touch mode. You can flash CWM recovery either using Fastboot method or ROM Manager.
Features of CWM v6.0:
- ROM backups takes much less time.
- Now Backup size of ROM are of much less size(15-20 MB only).
- Recovery will confirm that your ROM still has root access. This is useful on stock ROMs.
- If you’re on a stock ROM and get an update, it used to not allow you to install it at all. Now, it will give you the option to confirm the installation.
Requirements:
Instructions to install ClockworkMod Recover v6.0.0.6 on Nexus 7:
- Download & Extract Fastboot file on your PC/Computer
- Connect Nexus 7 with PC via USB Cable
- Open Command Prompt and navigate to fastboot folder
- Type “adb reboot bootloader” to reboot Nexus 7 to the bootloader
- Once Nexus 7 is in bootloader, now unlock device by typing “fastboot oem unlock”
- Now Download CWM Recovery zip package from above link and put the “recovery-clockwork-6.0.0.6-grouper.img” to fastboot folder
- You should have 5 files in the Fastboot folder now
- Open Command Prompt and navigate to fastboot folder
- When you’re in fastboot folder, type “fastboot flash recovery recovery-clockwork-6.0.0.6-grouper.img” command and press Enter to flash CWM recovery
- After CWM recovery to finishes, type “fastboot reboot” in command prompt to reboot Nexus 7.
Kudos You’ve successfully installed CWM Recovery 6.0 on Nexus 7.
Simpler Method: You can also flash recovery using ROM Manager.
