CyanogenMod is an Android application that is designed to download and install the custom ROM of the same name. The utility is official. It was developed by the creators of this firmware.
How to use
Please note that downloading and installing CyanogenMod with this application does not require superuser rights. Accordingly, you do not have to root your device.
To use the utility, you need to download and install its companion for Windows. Next, you have to connect your device to a PC using a USB cable. It is necessary to allow USB debugging in the smartphone’s settings.
After connecting the gadget to the computer, this application will offer you to download and install custom firmware.
Important note
It is necessary to know that any replacement of software on a smartphone is performed at your own risk. During the installation of the firmware occurs the factory reset the device. That is why you need to make a preliminary backup of all the important data, otherwise, they will be lost.
The developers of this application are not responsible for the consequences of updating the firmware on the smartphone. Accordingly, they cannot promise that the process will be successful.
Result
The result of the utility’s work will be the replacement of the ROM on the mobile device. This will allow users to improve the performance of their gadgets. Some additional features will also be provided, such as support for Bluetooth Low Energy and OpenGL ES 3.0.
Features
- allows users to install eponymous custom firmware;
- does not require superuser rights, unlike Freedom;
- you have to connect your device to a PC;
- app is free to download and use;
- compatible with current Android versions.