How to Flash a Custom Recovery on the S880

While the S880 runs Android Ice Crm Sandwich as its OS, it’s definitely not the latest version of the Android firmware. seems to be a bit slow when it comes to rolling-out firmware updates, however, custom developments let you upgrade your device to a newer version of firmware without waiting for any official updates. In order to get such custom developments (custom ROMs) on your device, you need a specific type of recovery called custom recovery. It lets you flash firm with a tap of a button and is pretty sy to get it installed on your device. Here’s how:By EditAndroidI. Before You Begin:1. You must have rooted your device before doing this procedure. Check out ourroot guideto root your device.2. This should replace your current recovery with the CWM Recovery.II. Downloading Required Files:1.ClockworkMod Recovery (Download link’s available in the first post)2.Mobile Uncle APK(Download link’s available in the first post)III. Flashing a Custom Recovery on the S880:1. Place both the files you downloaded to your Desktop.2. Connect your device to your PC using the USB cable.3. Copy both the files you have on your Desktop over to the root of your SD card.4. Once the files have been copied, unplug your device from your PC.5. Open the File Manager app on your device and install theMobile Uncle APKyou just copied.6. Once it’s been installed, launch it from your App Drawer.7. Tap onRecovery Updatebutton and choose theCWM Recovery you copied rlier to your device.8. Let it flash the Recovery on your device.9. Once the recovery’s been flashed, reboot your device.10. And you’re all done!Brilliant! The CWM Recovery has been successfully installed on your S880 and you should be able to flash custom ROMs right away!