Install CWM Recovery on Nokia X with Toolkit

Feeling great playing with Nokia X, the first Android-based smartphone from Nokia. After being rooted using Nokia X Manager, I am able to install Titanium Backup, Greenify and more application that required root access on the phone. The fun do not end here as you can also install custom rom for Nokia X with pre-requisite of getting CWM recovery installed. CWM is a useful tool to make a complete backup or nandroid backup, flashing mod to change internal system configuration, kernel to improve battery life and performance.

So, the following will be the installation method of CWM recovery on Nokia X. Follow the step exactly to avoid bricking your device due to file corrupt, transfer failure etc. A special thanks to EthanFirst for providing this useful toolkit.

How To Install CWM on Nokia X 1.2.4.1/1.2.4.2/1.2.2.2 Firmware

Disclaimer: It’s always a risk to modify your device. We, Android Teen are not responsible for any damage or bricks on your device. Your device warranty may void with any mod. Check your devices warranty’s term & conditions before start. (HTC,Samsung, LG, Sony, Motorola). Use this guide on your own risk, contact us for help if you face problem.

Pre-requisites & Requirements

1. Rooted Nokia X (Ensure correct device model and firmware; Check device model – Go to Settings -> About Device -> Model Number)
2. Windows-based computer or laptop
3. Connect device to computer with USB cable to complete installation.
4. Skip this step if you have installed the USB driver.
5. Enable USB Debugging on your device. How to Enable USB Debugging Mode on Android Devices.
6. Make sure your phone is charged to 60% 80% to avoid battery blackout and interruption during this tutorial.
7. We recommend you make a backup on your data and media files before the tutorial. You may restore the data and files if necessary.

• How to Completely Backup Android Without Root
• How to Backup Personal Data on Android Device (Contact, Application Data, Wifi Password, APN Settings)
• Backup SMS and Restore on Android Devices
• How to Backup WhatsApp Messages
•  (Complete back up for rooted Android Devices)

Reminder: If you are first timer and Nexus 5 with bootloader locked, you need to make a full backup else you will lose all data. Ensure you meet the requirements before proceed. Contact us if you face problem.

Download

1. Nokia X Toolkit - Source (Thanks to Ethan)

1. Download all Nokia X Toolkit zip file in your PC.
2. Extract and put in the same folder. Copy Nokia-X_GApps_Install-signed.zip into your device root directory,
3. Double click on the run.bat file.
4. Connect your phone to PC via USB cable.
5. Once your phone is connected, press 5 to install Google Play Services with CWM.
6. Wait until the file transfer completes.
7. After that, your phone will be reboot into CWM recovery.
8. From CWM recovery, select Install zip from sdcard, then choose zip from internal sdcard.
9. Followed by select Nokia-X_GApps_Install-signed.zip.
10. After flashing, reboot the device.

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