How to install CWM Recovery on Micromax Canvas A1 (Android One Devices)
Note: This tutorial for installing CWM Recovery Works for Micromax Canvas A1, Karbonn Sparkle V, and Spice Dream Uno.
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Unlocking Bootloader
Step 1: Firstly Reboot Your Device into the Fastboot Mode.
Step 2: Now use below commands in adb to unlock bootloader.
fastboot oem unlock fastboot format userdata
Step 3: Now download CWM Recovery.img from the below link.
Download Recovery.img from Android File Host
Step 4: Next Reboot your phone into Fastboot/Bootloader Mode by using the below code.
adb reboot bootloader
Step 5: Now use the below code to flash recovery.img file.
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
Step 6: Now use the below code to reboot your device.
fastboot reboot
That’s it, Now start Flashing Custom Roms with CWM Recovery and if you face any problem then please comment below.
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Can you post a screenshot or video of working OTG of the canvas a1
Which is better for custom rom and develoment and features
redmi 1s vs canvas a1
Thankyou
Hey I did whatever was mentioned, when I tried booting to cwm, android stock recovery shows up, can u help on this?
Thanks :)
have u unlocked the bootloader before flashing the recovery?
Hi i am using Micromax Canvas a1 my phones is rooted while updating installing android marshmallow got this error E: Signature Verification Failed Pls can just help me how to fix this issue pls..
adb reboot bootloader
when I tried the above command, it displayed an error msg "device not found" whereas the other commands seems towork fine !!! Why so??? Plz help me out!
sir,my phone is not recovered
sir, i have rooted my phone but it did not happened and showing only start screen(i.e; android color dots screen) and it is not switching on sir, plz help me i am using micromax canvas a1 android one phone