But if you own a Samsung Galaxy S II, an HTC HD2, or a Nexus 7 (2012) — and you want to experience the raw, unfiltered feeling of 2012 Android modding — go ahead. Flash that old CWM ZIP. Listen to the satisfying click of volume buttons navigating a text menu. And remember: This is where it all began. Have a device we missed? It likely had an unofficial CWM port buried on page 47 of an XDA thread. The golden era was wild.
| Device | Codename | CWM Version | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | es209ra | 2.5.0.3 – 3.0.0.5 | | Xperia Arc / Neo | anzu / hallon | 5.0.2.7 – 6.0.3.1 | | Xperia Play | zeus | 5.0.2.7 (special gaming tweaks) | | Xperia Z | yuga | 6.0.3.6 | | Xperia Z1 | honami | 6.0.4.7 | LG (The Underdog) LG’s Optimus line had vibrant CWM communities, especially on XDA. cwm recovery devices list
Before TWRP (Team Win Recovery Project) became the de facto standard for custom Android development, there was one name that ruled the rooting and ROM-flashing world: . But if you own a Samsung Galaxy S