In this tutorial we will show you how to install the ClockworkMod Custom Recovery on your Samsung Galaxy Mega. To root your Samsung Galaxy Mega please refer to our Samsung Galaxy Mega Root Tutorial
Backup Tutorials
Google automatically saves your contacts but doesn’t sync other files on your device. Check the following tutorials to completely backup your device.
- Backup Apps, Pictures and Ringtones from your Android Device
- Android SMS Backup & Restore Tutorial
- Backup Android Call Logs with Call Logs Backup & Restore
Samsung Galaxy Mega ClockworkMod Recovery 6 Tutorial
Things you will need
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Important Informations
- Always use a USB-Port from the backside of your PC
- Always use the original USB cable
- Always use a fully charged device
- Always Backup your Device first
Supported Operating Systems
- Windows XP
- Windows Vista
- Windows 7
- Windows 8
Samsung Galaxy Mega Root ClockworkMod Install Tutorial
- Download all the files linked under „Things you will need“
- Install the USB Drivers for your Samsung Galaxy Mega
- Turn off your device
- Power on your Galaxy Mega with the button combo „Volume Down + Home + Power. As soon as you see the triangle with the little android press the power button again to enter the Download Mode
- Start ODIN and connect your Samsung Galaxy Mega to your pc
- One of the ID:COM Fields in ODIN should turn yellow, this shows you that your device was found by ODIN
- Click on the „PDA“ Button and select the File: i9200-cwm-recovery.tar
- Under „Option“ make sure that „Auto Reboot“ and „F.Reset Time“ are activated
- To begin flashing, press the start button
- Your device should reboot now (can take some time) and boot into the Recovery-Mode
- As soon as all the flashing is done, your device should reboot again and present you with the normal Samsung Android interface
If your device doesn’t start automatically uncheck the Option „Auto Root“ in ODIN, pull the battery and then boot your device with the button combo Volume Down + Home + Power
to get into the Recovery-Mode. Rooting should work now.