You would need to unlock the bootloader of Nexus 5 first in order to install the CWM recovery via fastboot, which we have covered in detail below. But be sure to backup your Nexus 5 fully — even if you have used it for not more than a couple of days right now since it was launched only 2 days ago, as of writing this — as the process of unlocking bootloader deletes everything on phone.CWM recovery is a must have for pro users of Android devices, as it lets you install you install Custom ROMs, mods, themes, apps, etc. And create very safe and very secure Nandroid backups, restore (in part or full) those backups to fix a soft-bricked device. All of which is a regular if you are into the game of trying our different cool custom ROMs and Mods.So, if you are looking to install custom ROMs like Cyanogenmod, AOKP, ParanoidAndroid, etc. On your Nexus 5 as and when these ROMs become available, install the recovery now and be prepared.
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BACK UP YOUR DEVICEBack up important data and stuff before you start playing around here as there are chances you might lose your apps and app-data (app settings, game progress, etc.), and in rare case, files on the internal memory, too.For help on Backup and Restore, check out our exclusive page on that linked right below.► INSTALL GOOGLE NEXUS 5 DRIVERYou must have proper and working driver installed on your windows computer to be able to successfully install a firmware on your Google Nexus 5. In case you’re not sure, follow the link below for a definitive guide for installing driver for your Nexus 5 on your computer. But, the GOOD NEWS is that TWRP recovery is available and is fully working for the Nexus 5. So, go ahead and install the TWRP recovery in place of CWM recovery, as whatever you were planning to fo with CWM, TWRP too can do.
Maybe even better.STEP-BY-STEP GUIDENOTE: You must before trying to install a custom recovery on your phone. And know that, unlocking bootloader would completely wipe (delete everything) on your Nexus 5, so take make sure to backup your phone adequately before attempting to unlock bootloader and install custom recover.
Extract the Nexus-5-CWM-recovery-installer.zip file you downloaded above (using, preferably).