How to install ClockworkMod Recovery (CWM) on Nexus 4?

How to install ClockworkMod Recovery (CWM) on Google Nexus 4? The easiest way to do so is to use the 1 click method when root Nexus 4. Or you can also install it manually. Check out this post on why you should have ClockworkMod Recovery (CWM) on Nexus 4.

Nexus 4 CWM
LG Nexus 4 ClockworkMod Recovery

Prerequisites

  • Unlock Nexus 4 Bootloader

First of all, you need an unlocked Nexus 4 Bootloader to install custom recovery, ROM and so on. And get Google Nexus 4 ToolKit and Nexus 4 adb & fastboot drivers ready to ease your life too.

How to install CWM on Google Nexus 4?

  1. Boot into Nexus 4 Fastboot Mode.
  2. Connect USB cable to Nexus 4.
  3. At Google Nexus 4 ToolKit, select 6. Flash Recovery [Custom or Stock Recovery].
  4. Select 1. Flash Clockworkmod Touch Recovery 6.0.1.9.
  5. Select Yes to continue.
  6. That’s all.