Articles Tagged “CyanogenMod”

HTC Sensation: How to install CyanogenMod 9 (CM9) nightly builds

HTC Sensation: How to install CyanogenMod 9 (CM9) nightly builds

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’d know that CyanogenMod 9 is one of the must-have ROMs for any Android user. One of the reasons is that it brings Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, the software that’s got everyone going ga-ga. Of course, CyanogenMod 9 also packs amazing performance and customization options, so it’s no wonder that the latest CyanogenMod 9 is something users have been dying to get on their own devices. Thanks to UNDFTD, the official CyanogenMod 9 has landed on the HTC Sensation and it’s gotten nightly support. That means every night, an update of the …

CyanogenMod 7.2 RC2 builds for several devices released, others to follow soon

CyanogenMod 7.2 RC2 builds for several devices released, others to follow soon

Just days after detailing the future of CyanogenMod 7 and ensuring us that they will continue work on the Android 2.3 software builds beyond CM 7.3, our favorite independent dev team has already released a number of custom 7.2 RC2 ROMs for several Samsung, LG, and Sony devices. CyanogenMod 7.2, based on Android Gingerbread, is not yet final and needs additional work, but if you’re eager to get a taste of the software package and you have one of the supported devices, you can go ahead and download the builds from this link. The LG Optimus Black P970 is one …

Samsung Galaxy Nexus SPH-L700 (Sprint): How to install CyanogenMod 9 (CM9)

Samsung Galaxy Nexus SPH-L700 (Sprint): How to install CyanogenMod 9 (CM9)

  If you’re looking for a custom ROM for your new Sprint Galaxy Nexus SPH-L700, you won’t need to look any further. Another CyanogenMod 9 ROM has been released and this time it’s for your phone. You’ll be getting lots of customization options as well as performance enhancement from this ROM. CyanogenMod ROMs are among users’ favorites when it comes to more customization options and performance enhancement in a ROM. It is precisely why a lot of people search for CyanogenMod stuff most of the time. As the Sprint Galaxy Nexus hits the market, custom kernels and two custom recoveries …

Samsung Galaxy S2 Skyrocket SGH-I727: Installing unofficial CyanogenMod 9 (CM9)

Samsung Galaxy S2 Skyrocket SGH-I727: Installing unofficial CyanogenMod 9 (CM9)

CyanogenMod 9 has finally landed on the AT&T Galaxy S2 Skyrocket. Unfortunately, it isn’t the official release but as the saying goes, beggars can’t be choosers. Thanks to senior XDA Developers member topprospect and Team Chopsticks, who’ve managed to port the extremely popular ROM. That means, AT&T Galaxy S2 Skyrocket users can enjoy Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich and CyanogenMod 9′s smooth performance without the hassle of TouchWiz or bloatware. Unfortunately, the ROM isn’t suitable for daily use. Some of the bugs that they need to squash are rather bothersome. This unofficial CyanogenMod 9 ROM is plagued with errors regarding …

Motorola Photon 4G MB855: Installing CyanogenMod 7.2 (CM7)

Motorola Photon 4G MB855: Installing CyanogenMod 7.2 (CM7)

Good things come to those who wait and, in the case of the Motorola Photon 4G, dreams do come true. The official CyanogenMod 7 is now out for the Photon 4G, thanks to XDA Developers member cybik, who just recently joined the CyanogenMod Team. Photon 4G owners who are still experiencing some noticeable lags on their phones can use the CyanogenMod 7 ROM, which not only is fully optimized and bloatware-free but also features lightning-fast response times. The icing on the Android cake is that CyanogenMod 7 is also fully customizable. However, users of Sprint variants of the Photon 4G …

Samsung Galaxy S GT-I9000: Installing LeWaOS custom ROM based on CyanogenMod 7.2

Samsung Galaxy S GT-I9000: Installing LeWaOS custom ROM based on CyanogenMod 7.2

For a select portion of the population, there’s nothing more rewarding than to have your very own mobile device customized to the core. To some, it’s almost akin to leaving your mark on a device and truly making it your own. And with the myriad hacking, tweaking, and customizing options available within the Android platform, you’re never be at a loss for new things to try out, just as long as you are patient and willing to learn. The possibilities are endless, so you’ll never really be stuck with a boring, outdated device. Ever. That said, even if you’ve purchased …

Samsung Galaxy S GT-I9000: Installing Android 4.0.4 ICS with tablet UI via CyanTablet 9 custom ROM

Samsung Galaxy S GT-I9000: Installing Android 4.0.4 ICS with tablet UI via CyanTablet 9 custom ROM

We’ve heard of phones getting an injection of another phone’s UI, or tablets getting a dose of iOS, but the Android community decided to take things a step further by making our Android mobile phone a mini-tablet. Thanks to recognized XDA Developers member saranhai and Team Inferno, the Samsung Galaxy S GT-I9000 can be turned into a mini-tablet with CyanTablet 9. This ROM is based on Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich and features a full tablet interface. Based on CyanogenMod 9, this ROM is more than suitable and is stable enough to be used daily. Since you’re squeezing in a …

Samsung Captivate SGH-I897: Installing Android 4.0.4 ICS with tablet UI via CyanTablet 9 custom ROM

Samsung Captivate SGH-I897: Installing Android 4.0.4 ICS with tablet UI via CyanTablet 9 custom ROM

If you’ve been hanging around the Android community, you know how developers are hard at work on making sure that you can enjoy a unique and customized experience on your Android device. With virtually hundreds of ways to improve your device’s performance, push it to its limits, and change its appearance, it’s impossible to get bored with your device. If you’re feeling like your phone needs a change, stroll over to the XDA Developers forums and see what’s cooking in the kitchen. The latest trend to emerge from recognized XDA member saranhai and Team Inferno’s kitchen is CyanTablet 9. It’s …

HTC One X: Installing Sense-free ICS via CyanogenMod 9 (CM9)

HTC One X: Installing Sense-free ICS via CyanogenMod 9 (CM9)

The HTC One X already packs the latest Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich with a dose of HTC Sense 4.0, but if you’d like to experience a pure Google ICS experience, why not try flashing CyanogenMod 9 to your mobile phone? CyanogenMod 9 is a custom ROM that brings the pure features of Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich with some enhancements to your mobile phone. Thanks to TripNDroid Mobile Engineering, the CyanogenMod 9 custom ROM can now be readily flashed to your HTC One X. Take note, the ROM still faces issues, particularly with its Wi-Fi hotspot feature and mobile …

Samsung Galaxy S2 Epic 4G Touch SPH-D710: How to install CyanogenMod 9 Alpha 3 with tablet-like user interface

Samsung Galaxy S2 Epic 4G Touch SPH-D710: How to install CyanogenMod 9 Alpha 3 with tablet-like user interface

If you’re planning to flash CyanogenMod 9 Alpha 3 to your Samsung Galaxy S2 Epic 4G Touch SPH-D710, you might want to try this mod that magically transforms your phone’s user-interface into that of a mini tablet running on Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich. XDA Developers member Xylograph and a group of other developers have successfully created the Tablet/Hybrid UI Mode, which magically fits a tablet’s UI right into your Samsung Galaxy S2 Epic 4G Touch running CyanogenMod 9 alpha3 ROM. So, if you want to make your phone a mini tablet, read on to learn how to flash CyanogenMod …

Sony Xperia S LT26i: How to install unofficial CyanogenMod 9 (CM9)

Sony Xperia S LT26i: How to install unofficial CyanogenMod 9 (CM9)

If you want the best that the Android community has to offer, give your Sony Xperia S LT26i a taste of Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich in the form of CyanogenMod 9. Thanks to the Free Xperia team, Xperia S users can make the most out of their Xperia S devices. For those of you unfamiliar with the name, CyanogenMod is one of the leading ROMs for Android devices, and the Free Xperia team has been working tirelessly to make sure that CyanogenMod 9 arrives on other devices. With CyanogenMod 9 on your Xperia S, you’ll also get a taste …

HTC Amaze 4G: How to install unofficial CyanogenMod 9 (CM9)

HTC Amaze 4G: How to install unofficial CyanogenMod 9 (CM9)

If you’re looking for a newer, better Ice Cream Sandwich ROM for your HTC Amaze 4G, then look no further. Another Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich ROM has been released for the device in the form of CyanogenMod 9. You’ll be getting lots of customization options, as well as performance enhancements from this ROM. Read on to know how to install it on your device. Overview CyanogenMod ROMs are among users’ favorites when it comes to getting more customization options and performance enhancements in a ROM. In fact, it is precisely why a lot of people are digging for CyanogenMod …

Installing CyanogenMod 7.2.0 RC1 on Samsung Galaxy S2 GT-I9100

Installing CyanogenMod 7.2.0 RC1 on Samsung Galaxy S2 GT-I9100

The newest CyanogenMod 7.2.0 RC1 is here and can now be installed on your Samsung Galaxy S2 GT-I9100. This is a “Release Candidate” ROM that offers more stable features compared to older versions of the ROM. CyanogenMod 7.2.0 is based on Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread. Although it is not as sweet as Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, the ROM gives you the sufficient boost to tweak and optimize your phone’s performance. What’s more is that the ROM is a Release Candidate and is rather stable enough for most Android phones. The CyanogenMod 7.2.0 ROM features the following: Support for additional Android …

AOKP is a popular new ROM, but what are the differences to CyanogenMod?

AOKP is a popular new ROM, but what are the differences to CyanogenMod?

We’ve been running more and more articles on AOKP lately, and many people keep asking what AOKP is. Well, within this article I would like to explain it to you. The CyanogenMod ROM is based on AOSP (Android Open Source Project). These CM builds often contain a few extra features and tweaks to improve the overall Android experience. Users get to enjoy the stock Android experience and not the skins and additional clutter that manufacturers slap onto Android when distributing devices. CyanogenMod is hugely popular, supporting over 70 devices. I proudly run it on my own Desire HD. There is …

Meet Cid, CyanogenMod’s new (evil looking) mascot, marking the group’s “maturity”

Meet Cid, CyanogenMod’s new (evil looking) mascot, marking the group’s “maturity”

I think that everyone around here is the least a bit familiar with CyanogenMod, so I guess I’m going to skip over the usual introduction. Oh, all right, for those of you who have been living in a cave for a while now, CM is, in a few words, a replacement firmware for smartphone and tablet PCs, based on Android and developed as free and open source software. The CM team has been growing gradually over the past months or so, and, according to their stats, no less than 1.8 million active installs of different CyanogenMod software versions were recorded …

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