Of you’ve ever tried to install a custom ROM on your Android device, then you know the trials and tribulations of the process. If all goes well, you could have a working ROM in a half hour; if not, you could have a pretty expensive paperweight on your hands. That’s all about to change, thanks to Cyanogen Inc.
Cyanogen Inc. has released the CyanogenMod Installer today, allowing most Android owners to flash their devices with the newest version of CyanogenMod, in a one-step process. The app will require a bit of PC software as well, which should be going live any time now. All you will have to do is hook up your phone to PC through a USB cable, fire up the PC program and click the start button. Make sure you back up your device first though, as the process will wipe all data from your phone.
The installer is only compatible with some Android devices, list follows below:
- Google Nexus S
- Google Nexus S 4G
- Google Galaxy Nexus (GSM)
- Google Galaxy Nexus (Verizon)
- Google Galaxy Nexus (Sprint)
- Google Nexus 7 (WiFi)
- Google Nexus 7 (GSM)
- Google Nexus 7 2013 (WiFi)
- Google Nexus 4
- Google Nexus 10
- Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket
- Samsung Galaxy S II Hercules
- Samsung Galaxy S II (Intl)
- Samsung Galaxy S II (Intl)
- Samsung Galaxy S III (Intl)
- Samsung Galaxy S III (Intl)
- Samsung Galaxy S III (AT&T)
- Samsung Galaxy S III (Sprint)
- Samsung Galaxy S III (T-Mobile)
- Samsung Galaxy S III (US Cellular)
- Samsung Galaxy S III (Cricket)
- Samsung Galaxy S III (T-Mobile)
- Samsung Galaxy S4 (Intl)
- Samsung Galaxy S4 (Sprint)
- Samsung Galaxy S4 (Canada)
- Samsung Galaxy S4 (Cricket)
- Samsung Galaxy S4 (C Spire)
- Samsung Galaxy S4 (T-Mobile)
- Samsung Galaxy S4 (US Cellular)
- Samsung Galaxy Note (Intl)
- Samsung Galaxy Note (AT&T)
- Samsung Galaxy Note (T-Mobile)
- Samsung Galaxy Note II (GSM LTE)
- Samsung Galaxy Note II (GSM)
- Samsung Galaxy Note II (AT&T)
- Samsung Galaxy Note II (T-Mobile)
- Samsung Galaxy Note II (Sprint)
- HTC One (Unlocked)
- HTC One (T-Mobile)
- HTC One (AT&T)
- HTC One (Sprint)
CyanogenMod Installer Launches on Play Store
SEATTLE – November 12, 2013 – Cyanogen Inc. today announced the the global release of the CyanogenMod Installer to support the CyanogenMod Project. Available via Google Play™, the application brings all the features from the direct to consumer Android OS to millions of new Android users worldwide with a new and simplified installation procedure.
CyanogenMod has become an enthusiast favorite with over 9 million registered users, and the new installer opens the door for more people to harness the full potential of their Android devices.
Paired with the PC client application, the Installer makes replacing and upgrading your current Android installation as simple as a few clicks.
“Our goal for the installer has always been to allow more users to experience the benefits of CyanogenMod, without the hassles of technical guides and concerns associated with the process.” – Steve Kondik, Co-Founder and CTO of Cyanogen Inc. “I’m especially pleased by the support the community has shown for our initiative and want to thank all those that helped beta test the installer.”
The application and installer are free to download and provide a convenient tool to upgrade your phone to the latest release of CyanogenMod. CyanogenMod provides users with greater customization, performance and functionality than the often outdated Android OS found on their device. Enhanced security functionality such as Privacy Guard protects users’ data from malicious or overzealous applications. The custom DSPManager allows for a system-wide equalizer to get the most out of your media and speakers. With integrated themeing capabilities, users can customize the OS to suit their tastes. The built in over-the-air (OTA) update capabilities ensures that users are never far from the latest feature, bug-fixes, and security updates.
[Via: Droid Life]