Help Trouble installing CWM on Avail

[Maine Sheepdog]

Hi, I'm new to the Android scene, and just rooted my new Avail. I want to do a thorough backup, which is apparently called a nandroid. I have installed ROM Manager in an attempt to do use ClockworkMod, but I am getting an error message that the ZTE Avail is not supported.

I have searched this forum and others and see lots of references to CWM recovery, but I don't see any specific instructions on installing CWM on the Avail. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Dan

 

[kingmt]

ROM Manger doesn't work on this phone. You need a version built for it. I don't know of any working likes on this forum but there is some at androidarea51.com

 

[Maine Sheepdog]

Thanks, kingmt. But I am still confused. I see lots of references to using CWM in the Avail/Merit forum. Isn't CWM an "aftermarket" app, or is it part of the Android operating system?

FWIW, I have installed Titanium Backup.

 

[out of ideas]

ClockWorkMod is a system recovery built by devlopers and not the official phone teams. It exists off of your regular phone experience.

its accessed by holding down menu and volup when you turn it on. Its a black screen and has a few options.

you have a Stock recovery right now, but it cant make backups or do some other things.

Titanium Backup is an app, thats a whole different thing.

 

[Maine Sheepdog]

Thank you, out of ideas. So how do I install ClockWorkMod on my Avail?

 

[stayboogy]

ROM Manger doesn't work on this phone. You need a version built for it. I don't know of any working likes on this forum but there is some at androidarea51.com

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all my links are working for recoveries except the b/w one

 

[kingmt]

Thank you, out of ideas. So how do I install ClockWorkMod on my Avail?

Sorry OP. I missed your question because I got sidetracked. There is threads here that has download links that can help. *** ALL THINGS ROOT *** - Android Area51