How to install ClockworkMod Recovery on the Galaxy Tab 2 10.1

The Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 came out over the weekend and now ClockworkMod recovery is available to be installed on it. ClockworkMod is a custom recovery that allows for backing up your device, installing custom ROMs, rooting and more.

Step 1: Download the Odin
Step 2: Download recovery.tar.md5
Step 3: Boot your Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 into Download Mode by holding the volume down button while your tablet just turns on. Then press volume up to select Download Mode and volume down to continue. You can also use ADB to boot into Download Mode.
Step 4: Open Odin and plug your Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 into your computer.
Step 5: Click PDA and select the recovery.tar.md5 file you downloaded earlier.
Step 6: Click start.

Be sure to check XDA for more up to date links if these ever go down.

Now that you have ClockworkMod Recovery, you can root your tablet using this tutorial.

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