Install CWM/TWRP Recovery on Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 SM-G7102




CWM & TWRP, both recoveries are available for the Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 SM-G7102, the successor of Samsung’s Galaxy Grand. Installing any of these recoveries is quite useful as it will allow you to perform a number of tasks that the manufacturers apparently do not allow. CWM recovery for the Galaxy Grand 2 is presented by the XDA developer shabbypenguine while TWRP is presented by XDA Senior member baliboxer. If you’ve been looking for a custom recovery for your Galaxy Grand 2, and looking for a way to install a custom recovery, you may have spotted right place at the moment. We are going to install ClockworkMod (CWM) and TWRP recovery on our beloved Galaxy Grand 2 Duos SM-G7102 in the following post.

  • This Guide is only for Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 SM-G7102. Do not try this on any other device, please check your device’s model in Settings > About Device > Model..
  • Your device must be running stock Android 4.4.2 KitKat before flashing this ROM
  • Your device’s battery should be charged at least over 60%. This is highly recommended in order to prevent any power issues during the flashing process.
  • Make sure that you backup your important media content via Samsung Kies 3. This is highly recommended just in case something goes wrong and you need to reset your phone
  • Also if you are using a custom recovery, it is recommended that you backup your current system using that first. [Just for the sake of safety]. Here’s our full Nandroid Backup guide



    • Disclaimer:  methods involved in flashing custom recoveries, roms and rooting your phone are highly custom and may result in bricking your device, and has nothing to do with Google or the device manufacturer that is SAMSUNG in our case. Also rooting your device will void its warranty and you will be no longer eligible for any kind of free device services by the manufacturers/warranty providers. In case of any mishap we may not be held responsible. Follow these instructions to the letter to avoid any mishap or bricking. Make sure that whatever you do, you are doing it at your own responsibility.

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    How to install CWM/TWRP Recovery on Samsung Galaxy Grand Duos SM-G7102:


    1. Downloadad CWM or TWRP Recovery.tar.md5 file [According to your choice and your device].
    2. Open Odin3.exe.
    3. Put your Galaxy Grand 2 Duos in download mode. To do so, turn it off and wait for 10 seconds. Turn it on by pressing and holding Volume Down + Home Button + Power Key simultaneously, You should see a warning, press Volume Up to continue.
    4. Connect your device to your PC.
    5. As soon as Odin detects your phone, the ID:COM box should turn blue.  Make sure that you’ve installed Samsung USB drivers before connecting.
    6. For Odin 3.09 hit the AP tab. Select the recovery.tar.md5 or recovery.tar, that you downloaded above.
    7. If you’re using Odin 3.07, you will select “PDA” tab instead of the AP tab, rest of the options remain untouched.
    8. Make sure that the options selected in your Odin are exactly as shown in the picture



    10. Hit start and wait till the recovery flashing is complete, as soon as your device restarts, remove it from PC
    11. You can now boot into recovery mode by turning off your device, and then turning it on by pressing and holding Volume Up + Home + Power Key
    12. You are Done .. 
    If you’re facing any difficulties regarding this post, feel free to  comment. We will get back to you or Email us 

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