: Turn off your phone. Press and hold Volume Up + Home + Power simultaneously until the Samsung logo appears.
(for zip method): If you plan to flash via an existing recovery, enable USB Debugging in Settings > Developer Options on your device.
You have successfully installed CWM Recovery V6.0.4.5 on your Galaxy S2 GT-I9100.
Boot into your current recovery by holding down buttons together until the recovery logo appears.
: Install Samsung USB Drivers or Samsung Kies on your PC to ensure your computer recognizes the device. Installation Guide: Using Odin (PC Method)
: Ensure only Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time are checked. Do NOT check "Re-Partition".
: Allows flashing custom kernels and system software directly from the phone's SD card. How to Install CWM Recovery V6.0.4.5
Navigate to Settings > About Device and confirm your model is precisely the GT-I9100 . Do not attempt to use this file on variant models like the GT-I9100G, SGH-I777 (AT&T), or SPH-D710 (Sprint).
While CWM 6.0.4.5 is perfectly functional, many modern Galaxy S2 users have migrated to TWRP (Team Win Recovery Project). Here's a comparison to help you decide:
: Open Odin on your PC. Connect your phone. Click PDA (or AP) and select the recovery.tar file.
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