How To Root And Install ClockWorkMod Recovery: Samsung Galaxy Y GT-S5360
[update- temporary CWM zip installation]
Samsung Galaxy Y is a great entry level android phone equipped with a good deal of stuffs. It has a 800 MHz CPU and possess 290 MB RAM. It runs on android 2.3.6 Gingerbread.It lacks a separate Graphics processor while HTC Explorer, LG L3 E400 has adreno 200 GPU for 3D performance.But it still is a good phone to consider, with the low price compared to other models in its range. If you wanna increase the performance or install a custom rom and enjoy your Y a little longer, you need to root it.
This guide will help you to Root Galaxy Y GT-S5360
Warning:
Rooting can void warranty. Please be careful while executing these procedures.
- Make sure you have backed up all your personal data, it may get lost during rooting
- The phone should possess atleast 65% battery life.
- Rooting Voids Warranty, You can acquire warranty after Unrooting.
- CWM can only be done after Rooting!
Instructions: Must Read
Downloads:
- Download The Update.zip file provided.
- Now using PC move this file to your Phone's SD card.
- Now Turn Off your device.
- Boot Into recovery Mode- { Press Home+Volume Up+Power Button]
- From the Menu Select "Update from SD card"
- Next choose the copied Update.zip file from SD card.
- Reboot using the reboot option in Recovery options menu.
Congrats! You have successfully Rooted Your Galaxy Y!
Install ClockWorkMod Recovery:
A. Temporary CWM Installation
The following method does not permanently install CWM on your Galaxy Y. You will need to install it every time you need to flash a custom ROM or use other functions of CWM.
- Copy the downloaded CWM zip file into your SD card's root directory. Its best not to move it to any folders/subfolders.
- Turn your device off after copying. Disconnect from PC.
- Press and hold the Volume Up + Home and Power buttons until you see the Samsung Galaxy Y logo.'
- Use the Volume Up and Down buttons to highlight the "apply update from sd card" option and press the Home button to select it.
- Locate the CWM.zip file you copied above and press the Home button to flash it.
You have successfully flashed CWM recovery on Galaxy Y. You will need to install it every time you need to flash a custom ROM or use other functions of CWM.
B. Permanent CWM Installation- First Root Your Phone
- Next Go to Google play-store to download ClockworkMod ROM manager app.
- Then you have to enable USB Debugging by ; Settings > Applications > Development > USB debugging
- After doing these steps correctly, Open ROM Manager App in your Ace
- Now click the “Flash ClockWorkMod Recovery“. This process will download the ROM from ClockWorkMod. Better have Internet connection ready in your device.
- After clicking, you will have to choose your phone model. Select your phone model from list and it will download the ROM. Then Reboot your phone.
There You go. You have successfully installed CWM Recovery!