How to Install ClockworkMod Recovery on the Optimus G (Sprint)

By UbergizmoClockworkMod Recovery offers some of the grt ftures for the Android Devices that help users get the most out of their devices. Such as ability to replace their current ROM with a custom one, making nandroid backups and the list goes on. A custom recovery also helps flash mods and twks, if you aren’t yet rdy to install fully-ftured custom ROMs. If you own a Sprint Optimus G smartphone and want to install ClockworkMod Recovery on it, then follow the following guide.By EditAndroidI. Before You Begin:1. You must have rooted your device before doing this procedure. Plse hd to ourHow to Root the Optimus G (Sprint)procedure first, finish it, then return to this procedure and continue.2. Make sure that the battery level on your device is not less than 60%.II. Downloading Required Files:1.Optimus G ToolkitIII. Bootloader of the Optimus G (Sprint):1. Download and place the Toolkit on your Desktop.2. Double-click on theToolkitfile and it should launch.3. Enable the USB debugging function on your device by hding toMenu>>Settings>>Developer options>>USB debugging.4. Once enabled, connect the device to your PC via USB cable.5. Now, in the toolkit, click onUnlock Bootloaderbutton.Click on the Unlock Bootloader button6. Follow the on-screen instructions.7. And you’re done!Grt! The bootloader of your device has been successfully unlocked. Let’s see how you can flash a custom recovery on it.IV. Installing ClockworkMod Recovery on the Optimus G (Sprint):1. Turn ON the USB debugging on your device fromMenu>>Settings>>Developer options>>USB debugging.2. Connect the device to your PC using the USB cable.3. Double-click on the toolkit file and it should launch.4. In the toolkit, click onInstall Custom Recoverybutton.Click on the Install Custom Recovery button5. SelectClockworkMod Recoverywhen it asks which recovery to install.6. Follow the on-screen instructions.7. You’re all done!Brilliant! Your device is now equipped with a custom recovery and you now have ability to flash custom ROMs and Mods!