Motorola Moto X is a best customizable android smartphone launched by google for various contract prices from various carriers (AT&T, Sprint, Verizon, US cellular and T-Mobile) for USA customers and this is first Motorola smartphone to be created and assembled in the United States. This article is for Motorola Moto X users those who want to install Clock Work Mode Recovery on Moto X smartphone. Motorola Moto X comes with 4.7 inches AMOLED screen with 720p resolution powered by 1.7GHz Dual Core processor, Adreno 320 GPU, runs android 4.2.2 jellybean, 2GB RAM available in 16GB and 32GB internal storage variants and the camera sports a 10MP with a 1.4um pixel size back camera and connectivity is via 3G, LTE or dual band Wi-Fi runs on a 2200mAh battery.
If you have question why I need to install CWM Recovery mode on Moto X then the answer is Recovery mode plays important role while rooting and updating Custom ROM Firmware to your moto X smartphone.
Want to download Official Motorola Moto X smartphone stock HD wallpaper & ROM
Download Flashing CWM Recovery tools
- Unlocked Bootloader. official Motorola Bootloader unlock page to unlock your supported Moto X variant by following 4 STEPS INVOLVED IN UNLOCKING YOUR DEVICE
- Unofficial CWM Recovery 6 for Moto X (Mirror)
- Motorola Fastboot Files- for Windows/Mac/Linux
- Motorola USB Drivers 6.2 for Windows 32/64 bit
Disclaimer:
The Motorola Moto X ClockworkMod (CWM) Recovery installation process may end up in no results or negative results too that means device software damage as well mega device hangs or startup problem. So it’s advised to you that apply this installation procedure at your own risk and the below procedure only for educational purpose. We shall not be responsible for any damage to your device.
Prerequisites:
Take a Complete backup because of any data and apps lost during installation.
SMS – Use “SMS Backup & Restore app”,
Contacts – Sync with the Gmail application,
Call Log – Call Log and Restore
Images, Songs, Videos, Files – Copy to internal / External SD Card,
APN and MMS Settings – Note down from the path “Applications > Settings > Wireless and Network > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names”
You will find backups under ‘/mnt/shell/emulated’ on your device
Enable the USB Debugging Mode in your Motorola Moto X device follow this step “Settings > Applications > Development > USB debugging”.
Minimum 65% battery need before start your work
Make sure the USB Drivers are installed
Steps to install “ClockworkMod (CWM)Recovery” in Motorola Moto X
- Download the fastboot files and recovery file (rename it to ‘motox.img’) from above link place in same folder.
- Switch OFF device and reboot it into bootloader by holding down the Power and Volume Down keys together. After device starts booting, use Power key but keep the Volume Down key held till you see the options menu.
- After successfully connect at boots up in fastboot mode, connect Moto X to the PC. Here is the Moto X driver PC suite and install.
- Now navigate to the Fastboot folder and while holding down the Shift key on your keyboard, right-click in the folder’s window and select ‘Open command window here’.
- Enter the following command: fastboot flash recovery motox.img
- After the recovery has been flashed, go directly into recovery first by selecting it from the menu shown. It is important to boot directly into the recovery at this step, otherwise it will be replaced with the stock recovery automatically.
- All above steps goes well in ClockworkMod Recovery, finally reboot the device using the option provided in the recovery’s menu. You will be asked if you want to ‘disable recovery flash’. Select the disabling option to make sure CWM stays.
That’s it ClockworkMod (CWM)Recovery successfully installed on your Motorola Moto X smartphone to root or install any custom ROM, firmware files easily.
Source: [RECOVERY] Unofficial CWM Recovery for Moto X — Unlocked Bootloader Only