cyanogen installation. What is CyanogenMod? Installing the latest OS versions

CyanogenMod is one of the first custom builds for Android. The firmware has come a long way and has given a lot of alternative builds based on Cyan. If you are a novice user and only plan to install custom, you should definitely get acquainted with CyanogenMod in detail.

What is CyanogenMod (Cyanogen mod)

Cyanogen, or Cyan for short, is a free and open source operating system for Android. In the form of custom, the firmware is designed to replace the OS installed in smartphones and tablets from various electronics manufacturers.

Custom firmware or build - android firmware developed not by Google, but by third-party developers

Firmware features

Custom is a clean version of Android, where there are no unnecessary applications, services and processes, electronics manufacturers. Google Services are also not included by default, so they are installed separately and if necessary. Thanks to this, the system works faster in comparison with the drain of the device manufacturer.

The firmware interface is close to the original Android. Differences in design are minimal, which does not require additional study and development of the system.

The firmware has a lot of parameters and tools. Settings are available with reassignment of navigation buttons, changing the status bar, creating various system profiles, etc. More settings for the task scheduler, energy saving and changing the sound. The developers also offer to change the design of the system at their discretion. The Themes app contains theme sets, button styles, icons, fonts, wallpapers, and sounds.

CyanogenMod assembly markings

Firmware is divided into two categories - official and non-official. The development of the first is carried out by employees of Cyanogen. The second is enthusiasts who adapt builds for devices that are not supported by the company. Accordingly, official assemblies are more stable and updated more often. Amateur ports are less reliable, and fixes are released as the enthusiast has free time. Sometimes the firmware is not updated at all.

The Cyan version labeling is different from the usual Android version count. So the assembly of CyanogenMod 10 is based on Android 4.1-4.2.1, and CyanogenMod 11 is based on android versions 4.4. For a better understanding of which version of Cyan corresponds to Android, see the description below:

• CyanogenMod 6 - Android 2.2.
• CyanogenMod 7 - Android 2.3 - 2.3.7.
• CyanogenMod 9 - Android 4.0.
• CyanogenMod 10 - Android 4.1-4.2.1.
• CyanogenMod 10.1 - Android 4.2.2.
• CyanogenMod 10.2 - Android 4.3.
• CyanogenMod 11 - Android 4.4.
• CyanogenMod 12 - Android 5.0.
• CyanogenMod 12.1 - Android 5.1.
• CyanogenMod 13 - Android 6.0.
• CyanogenMod 13.1 - Android 6.0.1.
• CyanogenMod 14 - Android 7.0.
• CyanogenMod 14.1 - Android 7.1.

Where to download and how to install CyanogenMod

The CyanogenMod project is closed and is being developed under the new name LineageOS. Official assemblies are located on the project website. Firmware for CyanogenMod will have to be searched for on file storages in the profile topics of the XDA resource.

Firmware installation is performed through custom recovery - or. See the article for the algorithm of actions.

Before installation, pay attention to the type of firmware:

1. Stable - the most stable and most debugged version of the firmware. Recommended for daily use.
2. Release candidate - a pre-release version, a candidate for the stable firmware category. The best option if there is no stable build.
3. Snapshot is an average build in terms of stability. The firmware works fine, but there are flaws.
4. Milestone is an unfinished firmware. Assembly is not desirable for regular use.
5. Nightly - nightly builds. Updated regularly at night. Assembly with a lot of flaws, some functions do not work. You can use it if stability is not a priority.
6. Expiriments are experimental and unstable builds. Not suitable for daily use.

What is the popularity of CyanogenMod

The emergence of CyanogenMod contributed to the first smartphones. Which, combined with the open source Android, made it possible to modify the firmware and then reinstall it in the smartphone. So the first assemblies appeared - new functions were added to the standard firmware.

The first stable version, within the framework of the project, was released at the end of August 2010. Custom firmware offered more features than stock. And an extensive number of parameters contributed to a more flexible configuration of the smartphone. With each subsequent version, the number of settings and features grew. At the same time, autonomy and performance improved, stability increased. And Cyan has become the basis for many amateur firmwares, such as Resurrection Remix and MoKee.

At various stages of development, Cyanogen gave a second life to old smartphones. On custom firmware, the phone worked longer and faster. This effect was achieved by removing unnecessary programs and processes. And also due to the task scheduler, where the work of the CPU cores is configured. Also, the owners received a fresh version of the OS, which is important, due to the short period of support from smartphone manufacturers.

In addition, CyanogenMod differed from other projects in the presence of a staff of developers. Regular investments in the project created the basis for stable support and development. Whereas many other projects were based solely on bare enthusiasm and rare material assistance from users. Therefore, such firmware was rarely updated, and developers were reluctant to fix bugs.

Closing of CyanogenMod and rebirth in LineageOS

For 3 years, the number of installations of CyanogenMod exceeded 10 million. The management managed to enlist the support of some smartphone manufacturers. Thus began the era of commercialization of the project, the transition from custom to a full-fledged operating system.

Alcatel, OPPO, Wileyfox, BQ, Yu and ZUK took advantage of the alternative Android OS. The most recognizable system was made by OnePlus. At the same time, claims began to sound that CyanogenMod would take Android away from Google - the company would take over the market that Google currently occupies.

It was not possible to achieve the set goals. In August 2016, the media accused Cyanogen of lying. The developers claimed about 50 million OS users, while the real numbers barely reached 25 million. And the goal was to extract funds from investors. After a series of scandals and a break in relations with smartphone manufacturers, the company announced the closure of the project by the end of 2016.

But do not rush to get upset. The core team founded a new project called LineageOS (nothing to do with the game of the same name). Formally, we have a new project, in fact the same CyanogenMod. It was necessary to change the “signboard”, since the rights to the firmware remained with the private company Cyanogen Inc. It is known that the company refused to develop CyanogenMod, in favor of the commercial version of Cyanogen OS.

LineageOS custom firmware, available on fewer devices. But developers expect to reach more smartphones thanks to a community of independent developers and enthusiasts.

Conclusion

Custom CyanogenMod is a functional and interesting firmware that will appeal to many users who are ready to experiment. At the same time, it is important to remember that official support terminated. Therefore, corrections and improvements are possible only at the expense of enthusiasts.

People who use standard firmware from Android often lack their functionality. Especially for them, an alternative was invented - CyanogenMod. It has many interesting features, gives access to advanced device settings, allows you to update the operating system. Android system to the latest version and much more.

CyanogenMod is a modified firmware for Android based open source. It allows you to expand standard settings and phone features that are not available in factory versions.

CyanogenMod combines source Android and experimental, created by the developers of Cyanogen Inc.

Firmware Benefits

1. Original android. Smartphone manufacturers often change the Android operating system (OS) for commercial purposes beyond recognition. In CyanogenMod, this OS is exactly what it was intended from the very beginning.
2. Ability to manage access settings for each individual application.
3. Superuser. There are many dubious applications for rooting a device, with CyanogenMod you will not need them, since you are the default superuser there.
4. The ability to transfer any application to a memory card.
5. Themization. Most themes in standard firmware only slightly change appearance devices. In CyanogenMod, you can customize literally everything: fonts, icons, sounds, loading animation, system applications etc.
   

   You can customize not only the appearance, but also the system itself.

6. Equalizer. Music lovers will appreciate the DSP Manager, which allows you to customize the sound of music and apply various effects.
7. Update Android to the latest version. Manufacturers often forget to update the operating system, and a gadget with good technical specifications quickly becomes obsolete due to poor filling. In CyanogenMod, this problem does not exist, the system is updated automatically to the latest release.
8. Ability to combine settings into profiles. Each profile combines several settings that can be enabled with a single click. For example, at work, set quiet mode and turn on Wi-fi, turn up the music on the street, reduce the screen brightness and turn on GPS.

Various versions

Cyanogen releases several firmware versions, and which one to choose is up to you:

1. Experimental - experimental firmware versions for testing new ideas. These versions are extremely unstable, have an abundance of bugs and are only needed by developers for testing.
2. Nightly - daily updates, the result of the daily work of programmers. Like Experimental, they exist only for developers, so that enthusiasts can follow the development of the project and help it with new ideas and suggestions.
3. Millie stone is a raw version that collects all the innovations to test their interaction.
4. Snapshot - already worked out assembly, usable. Usually not all bugs are caught and not all bugs are fixed yet.
5. Release Candidaty (RC) - an almost finished version of the firmware. Developers last check for bugs, performance and stability.
6. Stable is the final, stable version of CyanogenMod.

How to install on the device

If your device is not listed as supporting CyanogenMod, you should not try to install the firmware manually or in any way that you were advised on the forum. In the process, it may appear a large number of problems, including the complete cessation of the smartphone / tablet.

Attention! After installing CyanogenMod or any other custom firmware, the warranty is no longer valid.

Devices on which you can install CyanogenMod - table

The code	Device	Windows	Mac	Installation version
Crespo	Google Nexus S	Yes	Yes	11.0-InstallerXNPQ08Q
crespo4g	Google Nexus S 4G	Yes	Yes	10.1-InstallerBeta3
d2att	Samsung Galaxy S III (AT&T)	Yes	Yes	11.0-InstallerXNPQ09Q
d2can	Samsung Galaxy S III (Canadian)	Yes	Not	11.0-InstallerXNPQ09Q
d2spr	Samsung Galaxy S III (Sprint)	Yes	Yes	11.0-InstallerXNPQ09O
d2tmo	Samsung Galaxy S III (T-Mobile)	Yes	Yes	11.0-InstallerXNPQ09O
d2usc	Samsung Galaxy S III (US Cellular)	Yes	Yes	11.0-InstallerXNPQ09O
d2cri	Samsung Galaxy S III (Cricket)	Yes	Yes	11.0-InstallerXNPQ09O
deb	Google Nexus 7 2013 (LTE)	Yes	Yes	11.0-InstallerXNPQ25S
flo	Google Nexus 7 2013 (WiFi)	Yes	Yes	11.0-InstallerXNPQ25S
grouper	Google Nexus 7 (WiFi)	Yes	Yes	11.0-InstallerXNPQ25S
hammerhead	Google Nexus 5	Not	Yes	11.0-InstallerXNPQ25S
hercules	Samsung Galaxy S II Hercules	Yes	Not	10.2-InstallerWPPQ50S
i9100	Samsung Galaxy S II (Intl)	Yes	Yes	10.2-InstallerWPPQ50S
i9300	Samsung Galaxy S III (Intl)	Yes	Yes	11.0-InstallerXNPQ08Q
jfltecan	Samsung Galaxy S4 (Canada)	Yes	Yes	11.0-InstallerXNPQ09O
jfltechri	Samsung Galaxy S4 (Cricket)	Yes	Yes	11.0-InstallerXNPQ09O
jfltecsp	Samsung Galaxy S4 (C Spire)	Yes	Yes	11.0-InstallerXNPQ09O
jfltespr	Samsung Galaxy S4 (Sprint)	Yes	Yes	11.0-InstallerXNPQ09O
jfltetmo	Samsung Galaxy S4 (T-Mobile)	Yes	Yes	11.0-InstallerXNPQ09O
jflteusc	Samsung Galaxy S4 (US Cellular)	Yes	Yes	11.0-InstallerXNPQ09O
jfltexx	Samsung Galaxy S4 (Intl)	Yes	Yes	11.0-InstallerXNPQ09O
l900	Samsung Galaxy Note II (Sprint)	Yes	Yes	10.2-InstallerWPPQ50S
m7att	HTC One (AT&T)	Yes	Yes	11.0-InstallerXNPQ08Q
m7spr	HTC One (Sprint)	Yes	Yes	11.0-InstallerXNPQ08Q
m7tmo	HTC One (T-Mobile)	Yes	Yes	11.0-InstallerXNPQ08Q
m7ul	HTC One (Unlocked)	Yes	Yes	11.0-InstallerXNPQ08Q
maguro	Google Galaxy Nexus (GSM)	Yes	Yes	11.0-InstallerXNPQ25S
mako	Google Nexus 4	Yes	Yes	11.0-InstallerXNPQ25S
manta	Google Nexus 10	Yes	Yes	11.0-InstallerXNPQ25S
n7000	Samsung Galaxy Note (Intl)	Yes	Yes	10.2-InstallerWPPQ50S
n7100	Samsung Galaxy Note II (GSM)	Yes	Yes	10.2-InstallerWPPQ50S
quincyatt	Samsung Galaxy Note (AT&T)	Yes	Not	10.1-InstallerBeta3
quincytmo	Samsung Galaxy Note (T-Mobile)	Yes	Not	10.1-InstallerBeta3
skyrocket	Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket	Yes	Not	10.2-InstallerWPPQ50S
t0lte	Samsung Galaxy Note II (GSM LTE)	Yes	Yes	11.0-InstallerXNPQ08Q
t0lteatt	Samsung Galaxy Note II (AT&T)	Yes	Yes	10.2-InstallerWPPQ50S
t0ltetmo	Samsung Galaxy Note II (T-Mobile)	Yes	Yes	10.2-InstallerWPPQ50S
t769	Samsung Galaxy S II (T-Mobile)	Yes	Not	10.2-InstallerWPPQ50S
tilapia	Google Nexus 7 (GSM)	Yes	Yes	10.2-InstallerWPPQ50S
toro	Google Galaxy Nexus (Verizon)	Yes	Yes	11.0-InstallerXNPQ25S
toro plus	Google Galaxy Nexus (Sprint)	Yes	Yes	11.0-InstallerXNPQ25S

How to flash your smartphone / tablet: step by step instructions

1. Make sure your device supports the firmware.
2. Enable USB debugging. To do this, go to Settings / Accessibility / Developer Features and check the box "USB Debugging".
3. Download the app for phone/tablet and PC from the official website cyanogenmod.org and install it.

   

4. Launch the app on your device and follow the instructions.

   

5. Connect via USB to PC.
6. Run the application on your computer, it should detect the connected device.
7. Downloading all the necessary files will take some time. Wait until the end of the process.
8. After a success message appears, click on the Install button and wait again.
   
9. The Installation complete message indicates that the process is complete and you can use the new firmware.
   

Firmware installation - video

How to update CyanogenMod

Through the firmware interface

1. Go to device settings.
2. Then to the "About phone" section.
3. Click "Update CyanogenMod".
4. Wait for the update to finish.

Photo instructions for updating

Manually

1. Go to menu Install Zip - Choose zip from /sdcard.
2. Select the gapps package file, wait for the installation to complete.
3. Return to the root menu, select Reboot System Now - the first time after the update it is better to boot without installing third-party kernels and mods.
4. Enter recovery mode again.
5. In the menu Install Zip - Choose zip from / sdcard - check the kernel and / or mod files one by one and install them.
6. Click Reboot System Now.

How to remove / remove CyanogenMod

1. Turn on recovery mode(hold down the power button and the volume up button while starting the device).
2. Check all Wipe checkboxes. Please note that all data will be deleted.
   

   When you download official firmware, save the archive in the root directory of the device.
   

3. Then install the downloaded archive with the official firmware.
4. Wait for the installation to complete.
5. Reboot your device.
6. Ready.

CyanogenMod has many advantages: advanced functionality, custom settings, etc. This firmware is definitely worth installing, especially since even an inexperienced user can handle it. If you don't like it, you can always delete it.

2. Enable USB debugging in your smartphone settings.

3. Download and install special application Cyanogen Mod Installer (Android). AT Google Play it is no more, a link to a reliable source from w3bsit3-dns.com.

4. Download and install the application for Windows (Vista/7/8) - CyanogenMod Installer (Windows).

5. Run installed application on Android and follow the step by step instructions.

6. Connect your device to your computer using a USB cable.

7. Launch the application on the desktop. It should detect the connected device.

8. The process of downloading the firmware itself and all the files necessary for its installation will begin. It will take some time, after which you will see a message Everything is ready.

9. Click on the button Install and lean back in the chair. Your device may reboot during installation. Never interrupt the process or disconnect the device from the computer.

10. We are waiting for the end of the flashing, which we will be notified by the appearance of the inscription Installation Complete in desktop application.

11. That's all. rejoice new firmware and write comments about your impressions.

Due to the fact that the CyanogenMod development team has released an installer with which you can easily install custom CyanogenMod firmware, this material will explain in Russian how to do it!

Primarily!

official information on English you can read on the wiki page CyanogenMod Installer, also on this page is presented android list devices supported by the installer.

What you need to install CyanogenMod firmware using the installer

1. Computer or laptop with Internet connection
2. Make a backup on your Android device of important data
3. Disable Antivirus on PC and also on Android device(if installed)
4. Original undamaged Micro-USB cable
5. Charged battery on an Android device
6. Enable USB Debugging on Android
7. Connect Android device directly, not via USB hub
8. Download CyanogenMod Installer on PC

Instructions on how to install CyanogenMod firmware using the installer

on device - part 1

1. Download and install from the official website of Сyanogemod - CyanogenMod Installer http://get.cm/app

2. Run the installed application and click the Begin button

2. Press the button Continue and switch the way USB connections in PTP mode(camera)

4. After a few seconds, a message will appear that you need to run CyanogenMod Installer on PC, launch

on the computer - part 2

5. Run the CyanogenMod installer, after which it will check for an update of the installer

6. After that, it will check if there is a connection to the Android device

7. After determining the Android device, the download of custom recovery and firmware will begin, do not disconnect the device from the PC all this time!

8. After all the necessary parts of the firmware have been downloaded, you will be prompted to install the firmware, click the button Install

Install Recovery

And after the CyanogenMOD firmware itself

In a few minutes, your Android device will have a new custom firmware Cyanogemod

After firmware!

After you managed to install the CyanogenMod firmware using the CyanogenMod installer, it is highly recommended to perform WIPE (WIPE DATA/FACTORY RESET) from the Recovery menu!

Any smartphone, in fact, is the "little brother" of a full-fledged personal computer. It contains a central processing unit, blocks random access memory, storage device, interface device controllers, etc. To control this entire complex, a certain set of programs is used, called operating system. One of the most popular is Android from Google. It is set to more than 70% mobile devices. It is not difficult to guess that this system is most often subjected to various modifications, and not by developers, but by smartphone users themselves. Strange as it may sound, manufacturers of mobile gadgets are in no hurry to please the owners of their devices with the release of updates and optimizations for the operating system. The reason is quite simple - the desire to sell new smartphones, and not to finalize a series of already implemented ones.

What is "firmware"

Reading news from the world of smartphones, you can come across a number of specific terms. One of them is "firmware". It is interpreted in two ways: as a process of updating the control software complex of a device, or as a set of system files, designed to be loaded into the memory of a smartphone, i.e., a “distribution kit”, if we draw an analogy with computers. Most often, however, the second is implied. And, as mentioned earlier, this software package is created by craftsmen who make certain changes to the existing original firmware. Such solutions are called "custom".

"Zoo" firmware

Despite the apparent diversity of existing software systems, they are all basically identical. Many of them simply copy the interfaces (appearance, way of interaction) of solutions installed on other brands of smartphones. Yes, lovers Windows phone can easily "turn" their "Android" phone into a gadget from Nokia, and connoisseurs of the creativity of Chinese developers can feel the beauty of "Miui" or Lewa. Other customizations, on the contrary, optimize some functions, for example, they use a graphics accelerator in all applications, increase the volume level, etc. But you should always remember that almost all of them are based on the basic official firmware.

"Cyanogen"

At the same time, there are a number of firmware called CyanogenMod. In them, the user part, the menu and everything through which the owner interacts with the device has undergone a significant improvement. Also changed many key from spam and viruses. In a word, if a person wants to see the true capabilities of his smartphone, then he simply must figure out how to install the CyanogenMod firmware.

Distribution Search

One of the main conditions for the successful installation of such a custom system is the selection of the correct firmware. Although initially these solutions are assembled to work with Qualcomm, nVidia and Intel processors, it is still possible to "make" them work with MTK. Where the distribution is downloaded from, as a rule, it will certainly indicate how to install CyanogenMod. Therefore, in order to avoid the need to restore the functionality of the software part of the phone after an unsuccessful update, you need to carefully read the accompanying recommendations. Ideally, the firmware should be designed specifically for the same smartphone model.

How to install CyanogenMod firmware via Installer

There are several ways to download the manager software into a smartphone. Their difference is that some require rooting first, while others bypass this restriction using the capabilities of the spoofed bootloader menu. Note that there is no "initially simple" way - each of them is simple and complex at the same time, so the user must choose one. Let's see how to install CyanogenMod Installer. This software package consists of two blocks, the first of which is intended for installation on an "Android" device, and the second - on a computer, to which a smartphone will have to be connected by cable. After installing the client part in the phone, the program must be launched. A menu will be displayed warning that all user data will be deleted, i.e., a factory reset will occur. Next, it is proposed to connect the device to a computer and change the operating mode from "MTR storage" to "RTR camera". After that, the cable can be temporarily disconnected.

In general, there are usually no difficulties with how to install CyanogenMod. After installing the appropriate computer application it needs to be launched. It will search the web for the latest firmware. This takes 5 to 15 minutes. If a suitable option is found, the program will display a message stating that you need to connect your smartphone to the USB port, remembering to turn off anti-virus protection(some exploits are detected as malicious). Next, the download to the phone of the "Recovery" file and gapps, which provide integration with Google services, will begin. When everything is done, it remains to click on the Install button and wait for a window with a message about successful installation to appear.

Those who are not the first time interested in how to install CyanogenMod should be well aware that recently this method has lost its relevance. Moreover, it doesn't always work. The reason is the end of support for the search and download mechanism due to complaints from Google. In addition, the computer part of the application on latest versions Windows systems does not work correctly.

Rolling up your sleeves...

An equally interesting way to install CyanogenMod is to self-training desired files. First of all, you need to pick up a custom "Recovery". This file can be found on the network resources, where it is discussed this model smartphone. In the case of a MediaTek processor, it can be assembled with help MTK Droid using your Boot.img and Recovery from a compatible device. After that, using you need to flash given file to your smartphone. Then go to "Recovery" by holding the power button and "volume down". After that, it remains to specify the previously downloaded CyanogenMod firmware file and install it. It is recommended to reset with the WIPE command.

different versions

Sometimes smartphone owners ask the question: "How to install CyanogenMod 11?" This version is based on "Android 4.4 Kit-Kat". But the latter are 12.1 (system 5.1.1) and 13 (6.0, respectively). There is also CyanogenMod 10.1. How to install this software package? It is based on "Android 4.3". Owners of mobile devices need to remember that the installation process for all versions of Cyan is the same. The main thing is to choose the right files for the device. Recall how to install CyanogenMod 11. The order is as follows: a custom "Recovery" is selected and flashed into the phone; the found distribution kit intended for this model is written to the memory card; the system file is flashed from the recovery menu.

Peculiarities

Slower discharge, louder sound, stable network reception, interface acceleration, changed menu - all this is CyanogenMod. How to install applications on this system? It is this question that worries many who have not yet had time to work with this solution. In fact, there is nothing complicated about this. Since Cyan is based on the Android OS, the principles of operation remain the same: installing the APK file - launching through a shortcut. Unless the latter can be located both on the main screen and in the application submenu, depending on the launcher.

Old means checked version

Let's take a quick look at CyanogenMod 7. How to install the firmware? It is based on the Android 2.3 OS, so the procedure is identical to the new Cyans. It is necessary to select Wipe in the custom "Recovery", then "Select from SD card", specify the downloaded file and click Install. After the end of the "fill" it remains to press Reboot. Depending on the Recovery used, the names of these items may differ.