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How to install firmware on Samsung Galaxy S2 with ClockworkMod Recovery? (Video)

Every custom firmware for Samsung Galaxy S II should be in ClockworkMod Recovery (CWM) zip format. It is easy to install firmware itself (through SD card), update patches, install mod, backup and restore. Note – install a new firmware will replace your existing firmware. Do a full system backup with CWM first if you wish to go back to the previous firmware.

Prerequisites

  • ClockworkMod Recovery
  • Firmware

In order to install firmware in CWM zip format, you need to have ClockworkMod Recovery on Samsung Galaxy S2 first. Follow this guide to install CWM ~ How to install ClockworkMod Recovery on Samsung Galaxy S2?

Samsung Galaxy S II Recovery Mode

I have been using Android HTC HD2 for quite some time. However, native Android phone like Samsung Galaxy S II does not have ClockworkMod Recovery Mode like Android HTC HD2. Samsung Galaxy S2 does have recovery mode but with less features compare to ClockworkMod Recovery Mode. Samsung Galaxy S2 has Android system recovery <3e> which can apply update from SD card, wipe data / factory reset and wipe cache partition only.

Samsung Galaxy S II Recovery Mode

How to test Samsung Galaxy S II hardware functions?

Want to get a perfect working Samsung Galaxy S II? Be sure to test all Samsung Galaxy S2 hardware functions before you pay for it. Otherwise, you might end like me and got a SUPER AMOLED Plus display issue SGS2. Luckily, all the functions are working fine on my 2nd SGS2.

Samsung Galaxy S II hardware test

How to reset custom binary download counter on Samsung Galaxy S2?

Oh no, why is my Samsung Galaxy S II custom binary download counts are getting more and more? The custom binary download count will increase when you install custom firmware. +1 on every time you install a new custom firmware via Odin download mode. Some said install custom firmware on Samsung Galaxy S2 will void its warranty. Personally, I don’t think so because Samsung sent free Samsung Galaxy S2 to CyanogenMod team to develop custom CM7 ROM for Samsung Galaxy S2. Why Samsung did that if Samsung against custom firmware? And why not have a locked bootloader on Samsung Galaxy S2? So that nobody is able to install custom firmware. Anyway, we can reset custom binary download counter on Samsung Galaxy S2 with micro USB Jig. Cheer up…

How to remove yellow triangle on Samsung Galaxy S2?

If you install custom firmware on Samsung Galaxy S II, a yellow triangle will show up at the bottom of Samsung Galaxy S2 Logo during boot up. How to remove yellow triangle on Samsung Galaxy S2? The simplest way, get yourself a Micro USB Jig. Then use it to put Samsung Galaxy S2 into Odin download mode.

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