One of the most widely used custom Android OS’s is CyanogenMod. Built straight from the Android source, it is one of the most stable, performance-packed aftermarket firmware available. Community driven and developed, Cyanogenmod has been around for a while and has proven itself time and time again. This custom built OS variation is on more than nine devices and the list keeps growing.
Cyanogenmod is currently using the Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) source and has many new features in its latest release. Check out some of the highlighted features below.
- Lockscreen Gestures
- Phone Goggles
- OpenVPN
- Incognito Mode
- Theme Support
- DSP Equalizer
- and so much more.
I currently own a myTouch 4G and use Cyanogenmod on a daily basis and couldn’t be happier. The development for this device is constantly ongoing and offers great community support. Some of the strong key points for me with Cyanogenmod are battery life, speed, and stability. Given that I think Sense is too bloated, this custom aftermarket firmware works great for me.
I would recommend if you are into development and customizing your device that you give this a try, you won’t be disappointed. I hope this article gave you some insight on what Cyanogenmod is, as well what features it can offer to your current device.
You can find out more information at http://www.cyanogenmod.com.
Have you used Cyanogenmod? What are your thoughts? Let us know in the comments below.
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CM has been my OS of choice from my early G1 days. I can’t remember what build I started on but I know I joined XDA July of 09 and I think he was on version 1 or 2 at that point. I wish there was a better channel log for the older builds besides tearing XDA apart one thread at a time.
I love CM on the MT4G, but seriously: “I myself…more happier.” I hope you were trying to sound illiterate…you know, for effect.
I’ve used CM6 and CM6.1. I felt like they were both more laggy than the official ROMs. I had way more FCs and reboots. Did I have more customization ability? Sure. But, at a huge price. I’m running Ginger Yoshi RC5 now, and I haven’t had a single reboot. I get occasional FCs but they are on apps that gave me FCs on the official ROMs for my phone as well.
If they do a CM7 (light) for the MT3G original, I will of course give it a test drive. Who wouldn’t? But, this Ginger Yoshi is the most stable thing I’ve had on my phone and it actually more responsive than the official ROMs.
Use it on my nexus one since March 2010 and on my nook color since a week ago just donated $20 to them. It’s one of the best out there
I’m running CM7 on my MT4G and I do experience random reboots, but overall the products is good. I would try other AOSP based builds if there were more available for the MT4G, but the choice is limited.
One issue I see is that CM never seems to get stable anymore and with so many community added features, there is so much that can cause issues.
I’d like a good old CM stable with fewer bells and whistles like Cyanogen used to release. They team do an amazing job of managing what is now a huge community project, but it’s just become too big.
I’ll be happy when CM becomes as stable and as fast as previous versions used to be.
I agree with Dambuckeye, that a light version would be a nice option to have!
I really like how Cm has evolved. At the beginning it was just cyanogen taking over for jesusfreke on his ROM over on XDA. Now it’s a full fledged community project! At the rate it’s going it’ll be something like what Ubuntu is for pc’s. That’s my opinion, anyway.
I really like how Cm has evolved. At the beginning it was just cyanogen taking over for jesusfreke on his ROM over on XDA. Now it’s a full fledged community project! At the rate it’s going it’ll be something like what Ubuntu is for pc’s. That’s my opinion, anyway.
LOL. Wouldn’t that be funny. People won’t be saying “My device is running Android” they’ll be saying “My device is running CyanogenMOD”.
Maybe we’ll even start to see some CyanogenMOD Exprience phones instead of Google Experience phones.
They sure have come a long way, that’s for sure!
I think Cyanogen is bigger among modded Androiid users than Ubuntu is among Linix users. On supported phones almost all modded ROMs are just a remix of Cyanogen.
Brilliant!
Brilliant!
still no love for us droid 2 users
I use CM7 on my EVO, great features and it runs smoothly.
Yes I have used cm7. The problem I have is my power button is broken, the only way to turn screen on after sleeping with cm7 is with cm7. Can’t use track pad our anything I wish this could get fixed, I would for site be using it. Mytouch 4g!
There is an option to wake the screen with the tracked on cyanogenmod 7 I was using it for almost a week I like it and it brings back the Droid days the only thing I don’t like is the camera software.
I tried setting it to do so, just would not work with my phone. Also I could not get wifi to start up. I will take any tips. What phone do you currently have?
Mytouch 4G. Maybe try a wipe in recovery. I didn’t have any problems with WiFi or anything.
I hear you on the camra software… I think I am more of a sense Guy. I just like trying new things ya know?
I absolutely love CyanogenMod. I am currently on 6.1.0 for my HTC aria. It runs so smoothly. 100 times better than sense. I’m waiting for a stable cm7 to come out to upgrade again
I was with cm since 4.0. Love the cm7. if you are having problems, you failed to follow simple install instructions. Cyanogen does not officially release bugged builds.
Love Cyanogen, but was disapointed when I bought a Vibrant with a cyan promise to support the phone in release 6.1 and they never have. They are now working on 7.0 and the next gen of the phone is out so I guess they never will. I understand sometimes there are hurdles that cannot be overcome. Perhaps in the future no promises just deliver.
I don’t think it’s their fault. You should blame Samsung.
I think so, no love for galaxy s variants.
Sad story :’(
Sorry guys, but you’ve missed the boat on the Vibrant. TeamWhiskey’s ROMs for the Vibrant rule. The reason you don’t see a CM7 for the Vibrant is because they couldn’t do it any better than has already been done. TW owns the Vibrant scene. Bionix V 1.3.1 is the nutz. Fast, stable, fast, solid, and oh…did I mention fast? Hats off to CM for their great releases, but for the Vibrant, TW is the only way to go. http://www.teamwhiskey.com
I just recently began rooting and loading customs roms to my phones. G1 and Vibrant btw. Its amazing how much Better The phones become after flashing the right rom to them, I swear. My G1 is running CM6.1 and I must say, I have no friggin’ regrets lol. Long live Cyanogenmod. And to all who haven’t given them a shot, start doing so today. You won’t regret it. PS. Don’t be afraid to donate a few $ to them as well, since they’re doing this stuff free of charge and the funds will help them stay around!
They are nice, used on my G1, but I’m happy wit vanilla and laucher pro on my temp rooted G2! Use the terminal to freeze bloatware and it’s perfection, no possibility of bricking or warranty voiding. : D! Smooth sailing!
I have tried it once but it can not connect to my company exchange email which requires some security check. It works on sense.
the first cm rom i ever flashed was cyanogen 4.2.5… way back in the day. i went through a hero rom craze for a few months, but i went back to cyanogen, and here i am with a hd2 on the cm nightlies. while it’s awesome how big it’s gotten, i do feel like it has lost a bit of stability (as someone said before). overall, teamdouche is great, and their products are the best of the best.
I’ve been wanting to install CM7 on my N1 (running on gingerbread). The problem is, my power button is broken. Is there an alternative way to install CM7 without having to use the power button to restart my phone? Thanks.