ClockworkMod recovery is one of the two most popular recovery tools available. It works like a charm and would equip your Samsung Galaxy Mega with the power to install and update tweaks, custom ROMs and MODs. Have fun with this super power!

Prerequisites to install CWM on Galaxy Mega smartphones:

Download and installUSB drivers for Samsung Galaxy Megain your computer.Enable USB debugging option:Settings> More > Developer Options.Ensure that your devicecarries more than 70% of charge.Though the installation of CWM doesn't affect memory, but keep a backup of all your important data nevertheless.

How to install CWM on Galaxy Mega 5.8 i9152, Galaxy Mega 6.3 i9205 and i9200:

Required files:

Download Odin 3.07 on your computer.Also, download CWM Touch Recovery based on yourphone and extract the zip on your desktop:Galaxy Mega 5.8 GT-I9152:GT-I9152-Recovery.Tar.Md5Galaxy Mega 6.3 GT-I9205:GT-I9205-Recovery.Tar.Md5Download Chainfire’s SuperUser rooting packageUPDATE-SuperSU-V1.34.Zip.Copy it to your phone.

Installation method:

Switch your Galaxy Mega off and boot the device in Download mode: pressVolume Down + Home + Powerbuttons for about 2-3 seconds till you see a warning screen. Then press Volume Up.Launch Odin3 and connect the Galaxy Mega to PCusing USB cable. Once connected, theID:COM port on Odin will turn Blue.In Odin make sure that theAuto RebootandF. Reset Timecheck boxes are the only options checked. Don't mess with anything else.Click on thePDAbutton and select theRecovery file according to your device model.Now hit theStartbutton and wait till installation is finished. When it is successfully finished, you will get aPASS!!message on Odin.Your Samsung Galaxy Mega will reboot automatically now.

How to root Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8 i9152 and other Mega smartphones:

Once ClockworkMod recovery is installed on your device, it's time to root your Mega by installing SuperSU.

Switch off your Galaxy Mega and boot it into recovery mode: pressVolume Up + Homeand Powerbuttons together for about 5 seconds and you will enter recovery menu. In recovery, use Volume keys to scroll and Power key to select options.Now go toinstall zip from sdcardfollowed bychoose zip from sdcardand locate the update-SuperSUzip file downloaded and copied to your phone earlier. Confirm installation.Go back to main menu and selectreboot system now.

When your Galaxy Mega boots up, it should have SuperUser app installed on it. Enjoy!

Alternative method to root Galaxy Mega 6.3 i9205 and i9200:

In case you encountered any problem rooting your Mega 6.3 using above steps, then try this one:

Required files: download the rootable Kernel with SU & Busybox.

Boot your phone in Downloadmode.Launch Odin and connectdevice to PC.Next, click onPDAand select the boot.img.tarfile downloaded earlier. Click ontheStartbutton.Your device will reboot automatically.Once it's booted again,extract the UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.34.zipfile and copy the Superuser.apkto your phone.Install this apk as any app.

Ta da! Now you have a rooted Galaxy Mega with CWM installed in it. All the more power!