How To Install ClockworkMod Recovery 5 On Samsung Epic 4G

We have confirmation that ClockworkMod 5 recovery for the Epic 4G is now out, and fully supported by ROM Manager. It’s been ages since the Epic 4G saw an official updated version of the ClockworkMod recovery for itself, but thanks to Drockstar, Koush, mkasickand chris41g, Epic 4G users now have the chance to use the latest recovery. Being officialy supported by ROM Manager is indeed a welcomed development, one that simplifies the task of flashing ClockworkMod recovery on the Epic 4G.

The changes made, as per Drockstar: 

“Backups are tar files by default, with the filesystem type noted in the filename. Backups automatically reformat to the backup filesystem before restore. This will work to restore rfs and ext4 setups. So, for example, if you’re currently on rfs, but your backup was done while on the ext4 filesystem, the restore will reformat back to ext4 before restoring. Older backups done by cwm 3.x and ACS Recovery can be restored by this ClockworkMod version, and will not reformat before restoring older backups.”

“This cwm is not meant for mtd partition layout / yaffs2 filesystem, that is another matter entirely, and mtd will require it’s own cwm build and kernel, that will most likely be in the official CM repo when it’s done.”

Other than the changes mentioned above, changes were also made to the menu as well. The hardware buttons and the functions they’ll serve have been mentioned below.

• UP = Volume up, Keypad up, Keypad left.
• Down = Volume down, keypad down, keypad right.
• Back = Back capacitive key, Power Button, Keypad backspace key.
• Select = Home capacitive key, Keypad enter key, camera button.
• Toggle display = Keypad d key.
• Reboot = Power button pressed 5 times.

NOTE: Do not, repartition your SD card with ClockworkMod recovery. There are problems with that for now.

So let’s get on with installing this recovery on your Samsung Epic 4G.

Disclaimer: Please follow this guide at your own risk. MobileCruze Tips will not be liable if your device gets damaged or bricked during the process.

Requirements:

• Rooted Samsung Epic 4G.
• ROM Manager. (Installation via the app itself.)
• ODIN. (For manual installation of recovery.) Download Mirror
• Samsung USB drivers installed. Download USB drivers for 32 bit Windows | For 64 bit Windows. (For flashing recovery manually via ODIN)
• CWM 5.0.2.7 tar file. (For flashing via ODIN.) Download Mirror
• CWM 5.0.2.7 zip file. (Incase you already have ClockworkMod 3 installed, use this.) Download Mirror

Instructions:

The instruction set will be split into three parts. For flashing the recovery via ROM Manager, ODIN and recovery.

Via ROM Manager

1. Install ROM Manager from the Android Market (link given in requirements).
2. Once the app ins installed, run it and tap Flash ClockworkMod Recovery.
3. The recovery wil be downloaded and consequently flashed on your phone.

Via ODIN

1. To begin, download the CWM 5.0.2.7 tar file from the link above.
2. Run ODIN and make sure Re-Partition is unchecked.
3. Click PDA and choose the recovery you downloaded.
4. Boot your phone into Download Mode. (Power it off and holding down the 1 key on the keyboard, press the Power button.)
5. Connect the device to your PC and once you see it connected in ODIN, hit the Start button to begin the flashing process.
6. Once the recovery is flashed, the phone will reboot.

Via Custom Recovery

1. Download the CWM 5.0.2.7 zip file from the link above and copy it to the root of your SD card.
2. Reboot into recovery and make a nandroid backup.
3. Select wipe cache and wipe dalvick cache.
4. Navigate to install zip from sdcard > choose zip from sdcard and select the recovery you copied to your SD card.
5. Once the recovery is flashed, reboot.

For updates and queries, head over to the forum thread at XDA-Developers.