Android 4.2.2-based CyanogenMod 10.1 finally reaches stable, launches on several devices
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[QUOTE=mblunk;41181628]It's basically a different "distribution" of android, with tons of additional features and settings, and usually much more optimized than the copy your device came with, depending on bloatware. It also comes pre-rooted, so you don't have to do it yourself after installing CM.[/QUOTE]
Ah, does it really make that much of a difference? ive been using jelly bean since the update and have had no complaints
[QUOTE=PassTheBong;41181650]Ah, does it really make that much of a difference? ive been using jelly bean since the update and have had no complaints[/QUOTE]
If you're fine with what you have, then don't worry about it. It's just a neat project for people who are into that sort of thing. wikipedia:
[quote]It offers features and options not found in the official firmware distributed by mobile device vendors. Features supported by CyanogenMod include native theming support,[3] FLAC audio codec support, a large Access Point Name list, an OpenVPN client,[4] revoking application permissions,[4] support for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and USB tethering, CPU overclocking and other performance enhancements, soft buttons and other "tablet tweaks", toggles in the notification pull-down (such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS), app permissions management, as well as other interface enhancements. According to its developers, CyanogenMod does not contain spyware or bloatware.[5][6] CyanogenMod is also stated to increase performance and reliability compared with official firmware releases.[/quote]
It can usually save a decent chunk of battery life and improve responsiveness, but YMMV
[QUOTE=mblunk;41181757]If you're fine with what you have, then don't worry about it. It's just a neat project for people who are into that sort of thing. wikipedia:
It can usually save a decent chunk of battery life and improve responsiveness, but YMMV[/QUOTE]
interesting. im assuming this voids your warranty?
I just installed this on my Google Nexus S 4G. It's great because of all the new features and seems like the phone runs smoother than 4.1.1. Just don't know about battery life just yet.
[QUOTE=PassTheBong;41181954]interesting. im assuming this voids your warranty?[/QUOTE]
Technically yes, but many manufacturers will just wipe your phone anyways and won't bother to check.
[editline]25th June 2013[/editline]
Not to mention, you can always go back to stock
it was hard enough getting 4.0 on my abomination of a phone (htc chacha lol) so I don't think I'll bother with this
definitely going to put it on when I upgrade to my new phone though, I'm not a fan of the Samsung bloatware
I'm surprised by the lack of Galaxy S2. Not that nighties builds are too unstable.
Is CM generally considered the best ROM? Or is there better?
I want to root and install a ROM on my Nexus 4 and girlfriends S2, just to improve battery life. However I don't want to loose out on any features or anything, and I heard some things don't work on CM
Damn, no Galaxy S4 compatibility.
Every single guide I ran into about Cyanogen seemed a bit too complicated for me, even though I flashed my other phone some time ago. I think I need more time to find a good guide.
[QUOTE=Over-Run;41184399]Is CM generally considered the best ROM? Or is there better?
I want to root and install a ROM on my Nexus 4 and girlfriends S2, just to improve battery life. However I don't want to loose out on any features or anything, and I heard some things don't work on CM[/QUOTE]
It's the most popular, a lot of community made roms are based upon it. It's pretty much stock android with several additions. I'd say give it a go on your device, but make sure to back up your stuff first.
My Google voice to text isn't working anymore can anyone else confirm this?
[QUOTE=mblunk;41182216]Technically yes, but many manufacturers will just wipe your phone anyways and won't bother to check.
[editline]25th June 2013[/editline]
Not to mention, you can always go back to stock[/QUOTE]
Best idea would probably be to root the phone, install a backup program that backs up everything including the OS and just keep that. If you ever need to send it in for something, just revert back to that backup and leave the root
[QUOTE=BreenIsALie;41188529]Best idea would probably be to root the phone, install a backup program that backs up everything including the OS and just keep that. If you ever need to send it in for something, just revert back to that backup and leave the root[/QUOTE]
Yeah, you need modified a modified recovery partition to be able to flash zips, and the custom recoveries have their own backup and restore systems. You just have to flash the stock recovery as well (after restoring your backup) if you want to go back to 100% factory stock.
Yay, my Epic4g is on this, too bad I don't have service anymore.
[QUOTE=Doctor Zedacon;41174078]Hmm, they have a Razr build? I've never really kept up with these things because I have a Razr and when I checked, everywhere I looked told me that for one reason or another there would never be CyanogenMod or anything like it for the Razr.
I may have to figure out how to set this up then in the near future.
Actually, could someone PM me a guide or two on setting this up for someone who has literally never done it before? It'd be great if it deals with or notes the Razr in some form, but if not that is fine as long as it is still workable.[/QUOTE]
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[QUOTE=PassTheBong;41181954]interesting. im assuming this voids your warranty?[/QUOTE]
Depends on where you live.
In America, definitely, in Canada, I believe so, inside EU, hell no.
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