This is for everyone that wants to easily root and install CWM on their Neo X5 without having to go through the hassle of hooking it up to a computer and downloading/installing 3rd party tools + drivers. So far, every tutorial I've come across suggests using a comp must be done so I thought it would be a good idea to write up how I accomplished this without all that hassle.
All steps below can be done directly from the device itself -- all you need is a file explorer and browser of your choice:
1) Download CWM for the Neo X5 here: http://androtab.info/clockworkmod/rockchip/rk3066/
2) Download a CWM compatible pre-rooted ROM of your choice. Top contenders are:
3) Using a file explorer of your choice, move the CWM recovery zip that you just downloaded in Step#1 to the root of your /sdcard directory and rename it "update.zip"
4) You should now automatically be prompted to install the update using the system's stock updater process -- Accept the update.
5) Your system should automatically install the update and should automatically boot into CWM when done.
5a) (Optional) Once in recovery you can make a nandroid backup of your current stock rom.
6) Using CWM, use the options to install a zip for /sdcard and select the zip for the ROM you downloaded in Step#2
7) After installation is done, go back to the main CWM menu. Select "Wipe Cache" and then:
8) Reboot the system and enjoy. You should now be rooted with CWM installed.
Credits:
- Finless Bob and onelovekir for their ROMs
- leolas for his tutorial on how to create a flashable CWM zip
- petrus for applying leolas' tutorial to the Finless 1.2b rom so I wouldn't have to
- _fun for porting CWM to the Neo X5
- Minix for creating an awesome device
All steps below can be done directly from the device itself -- all you need is a file explorer and browser of your choice:
1) Download CWM for the Neo X5 here: http://androtab.info/clockworkmod/rockchip/rk3066/
2) Download a CWM compatible pre-rooted ROM of your choice. Top contenders are:
a) Finless 1.2b: http://www.freaktab.com/showthread.php?4485-CWM-Minix-Roms
b) Kirk out v1.6: http://minixforums.com/threads/rom-kirk-out-neo-x5-4-1-1_0117-v-1-6.313/
b) Kirk out v1.6: http://minixforums.com/threads/rom-kirk-out-neo-x5-4-1-1_0117-v-1-6.313/
3) Using a file explorer of your choice, move the CWM recovery zip that you just downloaded in Step#1 to the root of your /sdcard directory and rename it "update.zip"
4) You should now automatically be prompted to install the update using the system's stock updater process -- Accept the update.
5) Your system should automatically install the update and should automatically boot into CWM when done.
5a) (Optional) Once in recovery you can make a nandroid backup of your current stock rom.
6) Using CWM, use the options to install a zip for /sdcard and select the zip for the ROM you downloaded in Step#2
7) After installation is done, go back to the main CWM menu. Select "Wipe Cache" and then:
7a) Recommended: "Wipe Data". This will wipe all your apps and settings but ensure that it is a clean install.
or
7b) "Advanced -> Wipe Dalvik Cache". This will preserve your data and is known as a dirty flash. It should work but there is always a risk of a bootloop upon reboot.
or
7b) "Advanced -> Wipe Dalvik Cache". This will preserve your data and is known as a dirty flash. It should work but there is always a risk of a bootloop upon reboot.
8) Reboot the system and enjoy. You should now be rooted with CWM installed.
Credits:
- Finless Bob and onelovekir for their ROMs
- leolas for his tutorial on how to create a flashable CWM zip
- petrus for applying leolas' tutorial to the Finless 1.2b rom so I wouldn't have to
- _fun for porting CWM to the Neo X5
- Minix for creating an awesome device
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