Thanks to all of the hard work that developers have been pumping into the CDMA version of the Galaxy S4 from Samsung, root lovers and hackers alike can now flash the biggest name in custom recoveries, ClockworkMod Recovery right through ROM Manager. 

Koush’s RM application, which was recently updated to support the Loki patch for the Galaxy S4 on Verizon, allows users to flash a custom recovery right through the app’s interface, clear data/cache, flash ROMs and a ton of other fun stuff that only true Android aficionados would even think about.  Previously, CWM would need to be flashed via alternative modes, given Verizon locked down the S4′s bootloader pretty tight, disallowing app’s such as Rom Manager to work.

If you have already rooted your VZW Galaxy S4, go ahead and download ROM Manager from Google Play and then flash the recovery right from there.

Play Link

Cheers Jack!

Verizon Galaxy S4 Receives ROM Manager Support Thanks to Loki Patch is a post from: Droid Life

A new feature was teased for ClockworkMod Recovery 6 last night, one that will allow users to quickly create update.zip or image .zip files of ROMs to be shared with friends or the community. If you are running a new ROM and have made your own tweaks to /system or the boot/kernel, you can quickly turn it into a shareable ROM. And don’t worry, this doesn’t touch your /data or /cache, so no personal information will be included.

This new CWM isn’t out yet, but should be in the next couple of days.

Via:  Google+

Cheers Scott!

New ClockworkMod Recovery Can Create Flashable Update.zip Files of ROMs is a post from: Droid Life

A new service has been created that allows you to create full nandroid backups without ever having to boot into recovery or reboot your phone. The developer is calling it Online Nandroid Backup, but the name is a bit confusing, since you aren’t storing the backups “online” per se. In fact, you are still storing them on your device, you are just doing it with your phone up and running or “online.” Confusion squashed? Good. 

So how does this work? Well, here is the setup that ONB’s creator suggests:

Requirements
1. Rooted android phone
2. A terminal emulator installed on phone
3. Busybox
4. A working CWM based recovery installed
5. Some patience

Installation
1. Download and copy zip file to SD card
2. Reboot into recovery
3. Choose install zip from SD card, select zip and flash .
4. Reboot!

Usage
1. Open terminal emulator
2. Type su to obtain root
3. Type onandroid
4. Wait and watch

And some example backup types:

I have yet to try it myself, but you can bet that I will be shortly. Nothing in the ROM game is more frustrating to me than having to reboot into recovery, wait for a full backup to be created before flashing a ROM. Depending on your device or version of CWM, it could be 20 minutes before your phone is ever booted up again. We’re talking a potential for missed calls, texts, and other important happenings. As of today, those things are all a part of the past.

Give it a spin and let us know what you think. Full support at the source link below.

Via:  XDA

Cheers Aravind and Paul (from yesterday)!

You can Make Nandroid Backups Without Having to Reboot to Recovery, Thanks to New Backup Service is a post from: Droid Life

Last week, Koush talked about a release of ClockworkMod Recovery 6 that would include a handful of new features. Last night, we released the update for the Galaxy Nexus, bringing with it faster backups, a new backup format, fixed restoring of backups greater than 2GB, and a fancy new background. If you want to update to this right away, you can do so through ROM Manager.

Speaking of ROM Manager, he also announced that everyone’s favorite ROM flasher is in need of a makeover. A UI rewrite will arrive “shortly” and will include a paid ROM section, an option to upload your ROM for anyone to use, and the ability to connect your ROM to Recovery Builder. It’s hard to believe that this fantastic app has been around for 2 years already. Bring on the makeover!

Via:  Google+

Cheers Scott and Scott!

ClockworkMod Recovery 6 Released for Galaxy Nexus, ROM Manager Overhaul is on the Way Too is a post from: Droid Life

ClockworkMod Recovery is about to get a hefty update to version 6 that will make your ROM flashing experience more stable and reliable. According to a post by Mr. Dutta over at Google+, things like recovery checking to make sure you have root access before flashing will be added. CWM will also disable the stock recovery flasher and give you the option to confirm installation on a stock ROM that gets an update. Things you were asking for, right?

• Recovery will confirm that your ROM still has root access. This is useful on stock ROMs.
• Recovery disables the stock recovery flasher. This is also useful on stock ROMs.
• If you’re on a stock ROM and get an update, it used to not allow you to install it at all. Now, it will give you the option to confirm the installation.

He didn’t specify a release time frame, but if he’s talking about these changes on G+ openly, so I’d assume he will have this update out in the near future.

Via:  Koush [Image]

Here are Three New Features Coming to ClockworkMod Recovery is a post from: Droid Life

Within an hour or so after Asus released their bootloader unlocking tool for the Transformer Prime, devs had already released a custom ClockworkMod Recovery for it. It’s available now and will require a set of adb or fastboot commands in order to get it up and running. A flashable .zip version will be available shortly for those not comfortable doing it the manual way. Time for ROMs! Instructions at the source links.

Via:  AndroidRoot, XDA

Cheers @kejar31!

ClockworkMod Recovery Released for the Transformer Prime is a post from: Droid Life

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We wrote up this bit of news on Sunday when Koush first released it, but our inbox has made it clear that many of you unplug from the internet on weekends (how dare you!). So for those with lives, you should know that a beta version of Clockwork Touch Recovery is available for the Galaxy Nexus and a handful of other devices.

If you want to get it for free, you can browse through the “Download Touch Recovery” column at the ClockworkMod site and then flash the .img through fastboot (Instructions). If fastboot is not your friend, you can pay $1.99 through ROM Manager to unlock the touch goodness.

*Note – Through the first couple of releases, some ROMs were struggling to flash properly. Koush appears to be working through many of those issues, so if you run into any, report the errors if you please, and be patient.

Again, Clockwork Touch Recovery is Available in Beta for the Galaxy Nexus is a post from: Droid Life