Pure Cyanogenmod. What is CyanogenMod and how to use it? How to install CyanogenMod on your Android? Installing the necessary files

CyanogenMod is a post-sales firmware for smartphones and tablets based on Android OS from the Cyanogen Team team, which is now called Cyanogen Inc. When creating this firmware, a huge work on optimization has been done and it really improves the performance of the device.

First of all, it is MUST HAVE for owners of "outdated" devices, such as Galaxy Nexus, for example. As you know, it is officially not supported by Kitkat, but with the help of Cyanogenmod, the owners of this phone can evaluate all the charms. latest version OS from Google.

The interaction with the device is also improved. For example, with labels quick access On the lock screen, you can immediately open the application you need. There is an opportunity to reduce, or even remove the navigation buttons at all.

The user can completely change the notification panel and quick settings: Here you and the ability to change the battery icon, and move the shortcuts of fast settings, and even adjust the brightness of the swipe screen via the status bar.

If you like to use the onscreen buttons, then in Cyanogenmod they can be moved as your heart. If you wish, you can add other items, for example, the search button or menu.

IN Google Play. I could not find a suitable musical player for a long time. I tried a popular Poweramp, and Play music, but they all did not suit me for many reasons. In CyanogenMod, a wonderful Apolaro player is built in. His appearance You can change the way you want. In addition, Google Play lies a bunch of free to him. A convenient equalizer is also built into the firmware, which will allow you to adjust the sound and in the headphones, and through the speaker, and through the speakers.

It looks like CyanogenMod exactly like Kitkat on Nexus 5. Transparent buttons and status bar, Google Now, called swipes to the right - all this is in place. The appearance itself can also be changed. In Cyanogenmod, there is support for those that can be found on the Internet in a huge amount.

In the firmware, there is even such "wildness" as a change in the frequency of the processor at the discretion of the user. You can install not only the frequency, but also the algorithm of its shift. A couple of words about each:

    Interactive - The frequency changes when the smartphone screen is turned on (standard Government from version 4.1.1)

    Ondemand - Interactive predecessor, more energy efficient, but less productive

    Userspace - allows you to fully configure the principle of operation

    Powersave is the minimum frequency to save energy. By the way, with this mode, everything is wildly slows down, even the winding of desktops resembles Android 2.2

    Perfomance - Sets a permanent maximum frequency. Accordingly, we get maximum performance

Personally, I use standard parameters, but in rare cases to save the battery, lower the processor frequency.

The performance of the device on Cm increases significantly. For example, on the stock firmware 4.4.2, my Nexus 4 gives about 16 thousand points in Antutu test, and with installed CyanogenMod This figure increases to 20-21 thousand.

You can infinitely talk about all small innovations of this firmware, but it is better to try it yourself. Next, I will try to tell you the most accessible language how to install CyanogenMod on your device.

Installation

I will talk about flashing the device on the example of LG Nexus 4, as I use this device. On other models of telephones, the installation may differ to some extent. It is not recommended to flash other devices for this instruction. I also want to say that before starting the installation, I recommend to read the article to the end.

IMPORTANT! For all your actions, the responsibility is only you and no one else.

The Cyanogen team provided an easy way to install its firmware for people who do not want to bother themselves. This method Canceled without additional explanations. You just just click on the picture below and follow the instructions.

However, this is not the best way. The first time I installed Cyanogenmod on my Nexus 4, this program I put me the last night assembly (the night assembly is the version of the firmware, collected almost every day (night), and it can be both stable working, and contain some bugs. In my case, a firmware was installed, which contained errors and sometimes prevented normal operation Devices. But a familiar, who installed Cyanogenmod to this method on his Galaxy S2, received the latest stable version for its device (4.3.1 Jellybean), which works perfectly with him.

Let's proceed to the second, more "Gikov" way. I will try to simplify all the manipulations as much as possible and write you about the easiest ways of installation. First of all, you need to get root rights, unlock the bootloader and install custom recovery.

If you are missing file managerJust follow the link to Google Play and install it on your device. It is still useful for us.

To begin with, let's get the root right. The easiest way to do with the Framaroot appendix. Download the FRAMAROOT-1.9.1.ap file and install it through the file manager (do not forget to allow installing applications from unknown sources in the phone settings).

Now we go on the list:

  1. We launch Framaroot and click "Allow" if the antivirus is issued a security risk warning. Select "Install SuperSU" to get root rights.
  2. Press GIMLI, SAM, FRODO, LEGOLAS, ARAGORN, GANDALF, BOROMIR, BARAHIR or FARAMIRThat is, any exploit available for your device. If it did not work with one exploit, try another.
  3. If you see the window with a cheerful emoticon, it means that the root rights are successfully obtained and rebooting the device.

After that, the FraMaroot installation file will not be needed and you can delete it through the same file manager, and the developer thank, buying a special application.

Now you will unlock the bootloader. Again, I suggest the easiest way. To do this, we need to install the Bootunlooker application directly from Google Play. Next, simply go into the application and press the Unlock button, pre-providing administrator rights. Unfortunately, the Bootunlocker program works only with the Nexus line devices.

Next, we need to flash custom recovery. There are two options: CWM ( clockworkMod Recovery.) and TWRP (Team Win Recovery Project). I use the second and therefore I will tell you how to install it. We will use the easiest of possible methods: To begin with, you download the GoManager application from Google Play. Next, we go in order:

  1. Open the application and click the "Menu" button (on the device itself), select "Install OpenRecoveryScr ...".
  2. The program will ask you if you really want to install Recovery, click "YES".
  3. Another window will appear in which you will be prompted .img file with recovery, which will be flashed to your device. Make sure that the name of this file is the name of the model of your device, for example, for Nexus 4, it will most likely be called OpenRecovery-TWRP-2.6.3.3-MAKO, and for Galaxy S3 the file name will be OpenRecovery-TWRP-2.6.3.0-i9300.img where i9300 is the code of the international model Galaxy S3.
  4. After you click "Yes", you will be redirected to the site where the file from the recovery will be downloaded. The program will do everything for you and you will only have to wait for the GoManager message about the successful installation of the recovery.
  5. Now TWRP is installed on your device and you can boot into it directly from GoManager by clicking the "Reboot Recovery" button, or when the device is loaded, clamp the power button and the volume down.

Finally, we approached the most important thing - installing CyanogenMod, for which we actually did everything above. To do this, go to the CyanogenMod website in the Download section. On the left we see the Type column, let's last for a short on each of the types of firmware:

  • Stable is the most stable and fully working version, getting rid of Kaki or bugs.
  • Release Candidate - Primary version of the firmware. Not much different from stable
  • Snapshot - strong middling. It is considered not to the end of the finalized, but on his experience I will say that everything works fine. It is from this item that we will take our firmware
  • Miliestone - empty item. Do not pay attention to it. Even if there will be some versions of the firmware, I do not recommend putting them
  • Nightly - such builds are called "night", as they are going every night automatically. May contain a huge number of bugs, but many sit on them and enjoy pleasure. We will pass by and will not focus on such versions
  • Expiriments - forget about it. By name and so everything is clear

Well, click on Snapshot and looking for a version for our device. The easiest way to use the search page (Ctrl-F) and enter your device name. In this case, it will be Nexus 4:

  1. Download zip file. cM-11-20140210-Snapshot-m3-mako.zip.
  2. Although this is an archive, you do not need to do anything with it on your computer. Just throw it into the phone's memory. For example, in the download folder
  3. Next, you load into the recovery mode or through GoManager, or when you boot the device, you clamp the power and volume button at the same time
  4. Select Install point, go to our folder and click on our file (one that cm-11-20140210-snapshot-m3-mako.zip)
  5. We make swipes to the right, thereby confirming the installation, and wait

After installation, reboot the system and wait for the device loading. If everything went successfully, you will see a clean desktop. If everything went bad, then your phone will not boot and, most likely, you will have to carry it into the service center or donate on scrap metal. (In fact, if the phone really did not boot, then you should return to the recovery mode and make the full Wipe in the corresponding paragraph, if it does not help, then write in the comments)

Now please note that you have no Google Play and other Google Apps. They must be installed separately. To do this, download the Gapps package on this link, we throw them on the phone and install in the same way as the firmware - through the recovery.

Congratulations! You installed CyanogenMod 11 on your device and can enjoy all the delights of this firmware.

If you liked such topics and you want to continue, then you must write about it. In subsequent articles, I plan to tell about how to make the use of the device as comfortable as possible: how to replace the onscreen buttons and the status bar, thereby increasing the amount of space used on the screen, as well as tell about the MIUI firmware and install it as a second system on your device .

I received many questions in the comments regarding this firmware. It became clear that this topic It is necessary to light more widely. Let's start with the Azov - installing and updating the firmware.

Why Cyanogenmod?

There are several reasons that can encourage the user to look for an alternative firmware for their Android device that is not blown-based in. Let's consider these reasons. It should be understood that the often encouraging motive can serve a combination of various combinations and the reasons described below.

1. Stock Firm Works unsatisfactory

As we know, almost all manufacturers love to make fun on Android OS and anything "improve" it. And very often as a result of such transformations, the device begins to slow down and bug. Moreover, it may concern not only low-power state employees, but also top flagship devices. In addition, at any time an inexplicable increased battery consumption may appear, even when you seem to do not use the device. And very often the reason for "Zhora" is the built-in software or services from the manufacturer. Bulky shells, a bunch of incomprehensible, mainly unnecessary built-in software, the mass of unclaimed functions - almost all firmware from manufacturers suffer from all these diseases.

2. Lack of updates from the manufacturer

It is no secret that the service life of devices from the manufacturer is very small and is usually limited to one or more updates. And if B. lately This problem is not so acute (the differences after android version 4.1 insignificant for most ordinary users), then for quite workable devices released with firmware based on Android 2.x, this problem is quite relevant. In addition, if you are a real GIC, then, most likely, just do not want to put up with old version Android in your device. In this case, the CyanogenMod alternative firmware, which is confidently developing and supports a huge number of "outdated" devices, may be the only way out. Here is the characteristic situation:

Or here is another example. Recently, the firmware update has recently. I decided to see what devices received it. And surprised to find the old Galaxy S in the list, which in Samsung even to version 4.0 refused to update due to the "weak hardware platform". Type, "he will not pull new Android". And then the device is updated without any questions already at 4.4.2. Such cases ...

3. I want to "clean" Android

This reason is rather a consequence of the first two reasons. In addition, you may simply do not arrange the appearance of the built-in shell, controls, curtains of notifications and the menu, because the interface design is too allay. In the same time, clean Android reached apogee in the development of the design of his UI. He is neutral, ascetic and at the same time stylish. Of course, the installation of the cm will not make from your phone or tablet Nexus, although it looks like this. At least a user experience you get similar, but taking into account the hardware specifics of your device.

A little about Cyanogenmod

CyanogenMod (hereinafter, see) is one of the oldest custom AOSP-based firmware. AOSP - Android Open Source Project, that is, in fact, this is the source code of the open Android project in its pure form. Thus, CM is based on this open code. The start of the project can be attributed to 2010, when Steve Kondik (Steve Kondik) released the first version (CM6 - Android 2.2) firmware. Then cm supported some phones. These were mainly popular HTC models and primarily Nexus One. In the future, the project team was replenished with the programmers of the XDA-DEVELOPERS community and now the project rose to the scale of a full-fledged international company. As of February 4, 2014, CyanogenMod firmware is installed by more than 11 million devices. Read more about the development of the project you can read. The official project site is CyanogenMod.org.

In addition, the development of CM constantly stimulates the emergence and development of the mass of other firmware, for example, the most famous as AOKP, MIUI, Carbon, Liquid, Paranoid and a huge number of less well-known. After all, the source code cm is open and accessible to any changes, which allows it to use it for various modifications that are poured into completely new, unique firmware with their history and a loyal audience of users. Very often, the CM code is the basis for porting other firmware to various models of phones.

Warnings

Traditionally I warn you: everything you do with your phone, you do at your own risk. You definitely discerning the official warranty after your actions to modify the phone. If this moment is noticed in service center In the event of your appeal, you will be denied warranty repairs. If you do not understand the meaning of the procedure and the consequences of your manipulations with the phone, it is better to give up such a venture.

At the same time, I can enjoy in advance. The risk of "kill" the hardware of the phone by flashing is very small, I would even say that such a probability is striving for zero. Read the instructions carefully, perform them literally in the sequence described and most likely all your experiments will be successfully. In any case, if the phone does not load, this is not a reason for panic. There are a lot of ways to restore its performance, which I will tell a little below.

Almost all I will describe in this article mainly concerns most AOSP-based firmware. However, local instructions related to specific firmware and phone models are always more prioritized than general recommendations. You must understand this. Look for setup files, descriptions of firmware and instructions for their installation in the respective branches of the XDA-DEVELOPERS forum for your smartphone or tablet. Usually, see themes and other AOSP firmware are in the Original Android Development section of the root branch of your device.

ATTENTION!!! XDA-DEVELOPERS portal is an English-language resource. Therefore, at least the basic knowledge of English is not only welcome, but also mandatory. Of course, you can always use Google Translate, if you do not understand something. But in this case, the robot translator can distort the specific terms used in the text of the instructions and descriptions. If the English is a problem for you, go "homemake" at w3bsit3-dns.com. Joke with a fraction of truth.

Selection of CyanogenMod version

If your device is officially supported, the firmware files for the first installation are better to take from the official download center, which is located at.

After downloading the page, you need to find your device in the left pane. It is not always easy. The fact is that there are not commercial names of devices, but the code names of their prototypes used by manufacturers and developers. You may probably not know that, for example, MAKO is Google Nexus 4, and Endeavoru - HTC One. X. Some devices do not have code names and are marked by alphanumeric code. It's more and more understandable. D802 is LG G2, and N7000 - Galaxy Note.. In short, complete confusion. The situation is somewhat simplified in that when you hover the commercial name of the device is displayed. But anyway, you can search for a long time long.

If you did not manage to quickly find your device, you will help you this page officially supported gadgets. Use the filter or click "Show All Devices" to the right of the filters to see the grid with the image of all devices. If you did not find your smartphone or tablet in this list, do not despair - go to the list of informal firmware ports. There are all the necessary links where you will find the firmware and installation instructions.

A little clarification about the versions of the firmware:

  • nightly - night assembly, is made automatically from sources almost every night. In fact, the last developer version of the firmware. Bugs are possible.
  • snapshot is a manual assembly, a collection of all stable developments for the month. It is clear that more stable than the night light.
  • RC - Release Candidate - Almost Release, Beta
  • stable is a stable firmware version.

Very important moment on the selection of updates. For some time, the branches of the development of night assemblies (development) and stable version (Custom, where Snapshot, Rc, Stable) were divided - now it is not guaranteed an update from a single branch version to another with the user saving without full reset. It is even possible that you get bootloop (cyclic download). Therefore, I recommend you immediately choose a stable branch if there is such an opportunity. It is updated less often, but the stability of the work is higher. As my practice shows, it is not necessary to chase at the daily updates of the night branch - often it is meaningless and except for changing the tsiferki in the assembly information can be brought by unverified code developments and lead to unstable work of the phone. Do you need it? If there is no possibility to choose a stable branch, only then install the night light. And always make backup before installing updates (below I will tell you how). If suddenly catch the bug, it will be possible to roll back to the initial state.

Preparation for the first installation

Cyanogenmod firmware is usually supplied with one file-archive in zip.. To install it, you must have a fixed custom recovery in the phone. Best (recommended) - Classic ClockworkMod (abbreviated - CWM). When using a different type recovery, for example, Team Win Recovery Project (TWRP) cannot be guaranteed a successful installation, although the procedure most often passes well. But it all depends on specific model phone Therefore, I recommend not to risk and use CWM.

The procedure for obtaining CWM is individual for each device. Most often for the device with the factory recovery, you must connect the phone to the PC with installed drivers In mode uSB debugging (Enabled on the phone) and launch the installation script. In addition, if you have previously installed a custom recovery of another type, you can install CWM through it, by installing a zip file. Look for installation instructions and the necessary files on the Internet. I repeat, the procedure is although it is similar, but individual for each specific phone model, so I cannot make a clear instruction in this article.

In addition to the firmware file and receive CWM, you must find, download and save the package Google Apps. or abbreviated Gapps. The package file comes in ZIP format. The Gapps package must necessarily comply with the basic version of Android, on the basis of which the CM firmware is collected, which you are going to install. This is a very widespread error at novice users. If, for example, you set Gapps for 4.3 Jelly Bean over CM11 (4.4.x Kitkat), most likely you can boot, but immediately get system error At the start (and not one) from Google services and the corresponding application will be closed. The windows with errors will pop up constantly and continuously, to use the device will be almost impossible. Have it in mind when searching for a Gapps package. In short, find and download the right package.

The best place to download Google Apps packages here - http://goo.im/gupps.

Another note on the selection of the version of the Gapps package is two types - Standart and Core. In the first version you will get a job with Google account (creation and authorization) and immediately all the basic applications installed in system section Firmware (Gmail, maps, search, camera, music, movies, games, etc.) - they will not need to download and install from Google Play, although most likely the applications will immediately ask for updates. In the second version you only get a job with an account (authorization opportunity) and application store Play Market. All other applications you can download from the store by your choice. What is good for the first option - after installing (or subsequent full reset to the factory settings), the firmware is immediately ready for operation with a set of basic applications. The second option is for those who do not use Google applications, or use only part - you will not have extra poor system applications In the firmware, and there will be only those that you manually set.

So, after all the described manipulations, we have: working recovery CWM, the Cyanogenmod firmware file and the corresponding Gapps package. You can start setting.

Installation

Loading to Recovery mode. This can be done in several ways from the on or disconnected phone.

From the system

  • If you have a custom firmware installed, then it is possible in the reboot menu already have an item " recovery Mode."Or" Recovery Mode ". Choose it.
  • Another option for phones with root is using any terminal emulator (application for entering Linux commands), such as this. We enter the command sU., provide the right of superuser on request, then recruit reboot Recovery.and press input .

From the phone turned off

This is the easiest and surest way. But you need to know the key combination for the entry in Recovery. It is different for various phones. For example, for SAMSUNG - we climb the sound down + house at the same time, then press the power. After turning on the screen - let go. For LG G2 - more difficult. We click at the same time the sound down + power, let go when you turn on the screen, we wait for 1-2 seconds and pushed again. Then several times confirm the power button. In general, I think you can easily find the key to the entrance keys in Recovery for your device on the Internet.

So, we fell into the recovery. This is a text menu for execution. different operations With a phone without system loading. Move through the menu items is performed using the volume buttons. Selection and confirming - power button.

Before installing a new firmware, I strongly recommend that you make a full backup of the current installation. If something goes wrong and you will not be able to boot, and just you will not like the firmware, you can return to the initial state in 5 minutes.

Select the item "Backup and Restore", hereinafter - "Backup to / SDCard". The process begins reserve copy all your current firmware with installed programs and settings. Bacap files are stored in SDCard / ClockworkMod / Backup. If you want to restore backup, select the Restore from SDCard item in the recovery. The firmware will be restored to the state at the time of creating a backup.

But we proceed from the preparatory procedures to install the firmware itself. Below I will describe the perfect way new Installationwhere you can safely guarantee a successful result. Stick it and you will not have any problems.

Perform the following steps in CWM Recovery:

1. Full cleaning before installation:

  • Menu "WIPE DATA / FACTORY RESET" - where possible, choose "Clean to install a new rom", confirm
  • Item "WIPE CACHE PARTITION", confirm
  • Menu "Advanced" - "Wipe Dalvik Cache", confirm
  • Mounted "Mounts and Storage" - perform in order: "Format / System", "Format / Data", "Format / cache"

2. Installing the necessary files:

  • Return to the root menu
  • Returning to the root menu, select the item "Reboot System Now"

After the first startup, you will encounter a setup wizard, similar to the standard Android launch master, where you can create account CyanogenMod., connect to the network and enter google Account, Activate the location service and enable application recovery from Google Play. Actually, all - you can proceed to the usual use of the device.

Update

There are two main options for updating the firmware - OTA (through the firmware interface) and manually.

The first option is suitable for users that use CyanogenMod with a built-in kernel without installing third-party topics and modes that are not included in the firmware.

In the "About Phone" menu, find the "System Update" item. Here you can configure the frequency of updates checking (the system will issue notifications about new assemblies) and their type, i.e. You can choose only stable or night builds or all types of updates.

With help this menu You can download the update (the file is saved at the SDCard / CMUPDATER address) and run it in automatic mode. The phone will reboot, the script will do everything yourself. As a result, you get updated by no extra televitations.

I remember once againthat before any update it is better to make a full backup firmware (see above how to do it).

If you use any third-party modes, visual themes or custom kernel, you need to update manually. The kernel is changed after the update every time on the built-in. So if you use a third-party kernel, it should be reappeared from above after updating the main firmware. The same applies to all kinds of mods that are put on top of the firmware. To update manually download the file of the new firmware (you can via the Browser from the download page or through the firmware update interface described above) and save it in the phone. Next, reboot in Recovery.

We carry out the following actions:

  • "Install Zip" menu - "Choose Zip From / SDCard" - select the CyanogenMod firmware file, wait for the installation
  • "Install Zip" menu - "Choose Zip From / SDCard" - select the Gapps package file, wait for the installation
  • Returning to the root menu, select the "Reboot System Now" item - I recommend downloading the first time after updating without installing third-party kernels and mods
  • We boot again into Recovery mode
  • "Install Zip" menu - "Choose Zip From / SDCard" - alternately select the files of the kernel and / or mods and install them.
  • Reboot System Now.

In case of failure - if you can't boot - you always have a working recovery, with which you can make the following manipulations and restore the operability of the phone in any situation:

  • Reinstall the firmware (for example, install another assembly, verified work on your configuration) via the "Install Zip" menu
  • Make Cache / Dalvik Cache cleaning - without loss of installed applications and data - it often helps in critical situations.
  • Restore previous Condition Through the "Backup and Restore" menu (again about the importance of backups)
  • Make a full data reset "Wipe Data / Factory Reset"
  • Carry out fresh installation according to the instructions described above

And one more important remark, which may help in a critical situation:

If you did not save the desired files in advance internal memory Phone, do not upset, Modern recovery mode supports the connection of external media via USB-Drive mode. That is why such useful accessorylike OTG cable, it is better to always have at hand during experiments.

That's all, I wish good luck! If you have questions, ask in the comments.

Quite often on our site we mention Cyanogenmod. This is a firmware for those who are bored with the stock of Android or a firmware version with a shell from the manufacturer of a smartphone. This firmware for those who lack control over their device and the operating system and want more opportunities. In other words, it is a firmware for experienced users, but it is not so difficult to install.

What is CyanogenMod.

Start over. CyanogenMod is a custom version of Android, which allows you to quickly replace themes, create profiles for use wireless connectionsSupports gestures, screen calibration and many other settings. The firmware from the amateur version of Android turned into a product, which willingly use some smartphone manufacturers. One of the bright examples of smartphones on Cyanogen OS is.

How to install CyanogenMod.

Today, the installation process of this custom firmware is simplified as much as possible. It will not take much time and will not require root rights and special user skills. That's where to start.

  • Go to the Settings section and allow installing applications from unknown sources.
  • Visit the site http://get.cm using your device browser and follow the instructions on the screen.
  • After downloading APK file and install the application, follow the instructions in the application.
  • You can also use the official program for Windows and quickly install CyanogenMod using a USB cable, also following instructions.

This instruction will work for supported devices. You can find a list of these devices by reference. There is a way to install the firmware and on devices that are not included in this list, but it, in turn, requires certain skills. Those who are able to install a custom firmware and has the necessary knowledge and skills, probably already tried Cyanogenmod.

Based on AndroidPIT.

P oh of the exit of new versions of mobile operating systems The developers often adhere to this opinion that on the outdated smartphone new systems simply do not come together, and are limited to the release of only one (maximum 2) updates for two or three-year-old phones. This is related to the official updating of the operating system, and what about informal updates? Fortunately, there is something to choose from. The market today has a wide abundance of both Android OS firmware, which is worth saying, work faster, more reliable and more efficient than the official update (Paranoid Android, MIUI). In addition, it is usually available in the custom firmware much more functions and opportunities, not disclosed in official version. One of the most stable informal firmware is the version Cyanogenmod.supported by an international command of enthusiasts that are stably producing new versions with support last models Smartphones. Today we will talk about how to install custom firmware on your smartphone.

Preparing for firmware update

Before re-updating, make the backup of all important data stored on the flash memory of the smartphone. You can squeeze all existing information In the archive, but you can simply transfer it to an external drive (external USB drive or computer). You can not worry about saving data on an SD card, - the installation will concern only the internal memory of the phone.

The next important point is recharging. Before installing the custom firmware on your smartphone, make sure your device is charged at least by 50%, or even more. If during the installation of CyanogenMod, the battery will sit, it can be fraught with the appearance critical errorcapable of turning your smartphone in "Brick".

One more condition - it is necessary to take into account which version of the firmware is on your phone in this moment. Almost any CyanogenMod build is placed exclusively on official firmware Phone, or on earlier Cyanogenmod, be it smartphone samsung, htc, lg or any other model. To find out which CyanogenMod version is available for your smartphone, and which basic firmware is needed to upgrade to it, contact your portal forum 4pda.ru.. On this site of each phone model and affordable informal firmware for it, a whole separate branch is devoted, where they are described detailed instructions Upon updating and opinions of users about the operation of the system that have already established the update to their device. In addition, after registration, you can ask questions you are interested in if after reading the cap you have left unclear moments.

In our material we will tell about the installation of CyanogenMod 13 (Android 6.0) on sAMSUNG apparatus Galaxy Ace. 2 (GT-i8160). This phone is far from the newest, and the update will literally give him new lifethat will allow you to pay off with the purchase of a new apparatus, provided that the productivity of this specific device You are quite satisfied.

So you suffered important information (synchronized the list of contacts with accounting Google or done backup, moved photos and electronic notes) on the external carrier And quite charged the device. What to do now?

Basic firmware version

If a basic official firmware is required to install CyanogenMod, it can be installed in two ways:

1. With the official application from the developer's company (for Samsung products, it is KIES, for LG is LG PC Suite, etc.). Although this method is also available by default, the update rate with it leaves much better about himself.

2. Using informal applications (for Samsung is ODIN program, for LG - KDZ Updater, for Lenovo - Smart Phone Flash Tool, and etc.). This method enjoys most of the technical specialists engaged in the repair and restoration of mobile technology. In our article we will use oDIN programSince it is she supporting all Samsung brand devices.

How to install custom firmware via ODIN - detailed instructions

For different sAMSUNG smartphones It will take a different version of ODIN, depending on the year of the device. For 2012 phones and previously need version 1.83, you can download which this reference. Later models match version 3.10, relevant at the time of writing the article.

1. Download the ODIN program of the desired version according to the links. Remove the contents of the file from the archive.

3. Run the ODIN program.

4. Turn off the phone and connect it to the computer through the cord.

5. Translate the smartphone to the download mode ("Home" button + volume key + shutdown button).

6. When a corresponding message appears on the smartphone screen, press the volume button. Download mode Activated.

7. If all the preparation for flashing has passed correctly, the yellow indicator will appear in ODIN, the number of the device involved to connect the device to the port PC.

8. Now add PIT, PDA and CSC files corresponding to your firmware version. Find out which file matches each category in the description of the official firmware of your model mobile phone In the appropriate forum branch on site 4pda.ru (link in paragraph 2 of instructions).

9. Press the "Start" button to start flashing.

10. After approximately 5-10 minutes, the operation will be completed. A successful ending should be evidenced by the green indicator with the inscription "PASS" in the extreme left pane above.

Update to the new firmware version

Now we will deal with the update on new version Cyanogenmod. To find out in detail how to install custom firmware on your smartphone, you need to read all the details of the 4pda.ru forum ( link as example). As a rule, it is necessary to upgrade to a new version, 3 files are needed: this is the CyanogenMod firmware itself (in particular, the archive with it), the Open Gapps package, which allows you to set the minimum set of services and Google programs and Play Market., and the recovery file (CWM). All this can be found on the forum. Sometimes (in the event of an Android 5.0 / 6.0), the kernel is also required, it is installed from the recovery menu as precisely in the way, so we will not stop on this.

It should be noted that each of the versions of the Android versions corresponds to its Open Gapps package, so before downloading the archive, make sure that it fits the version of the Android.

1. We find these three files on the network and copy them to a single folder on the phone's memory card.

10. Specify the path to the CyanogenMod firmware file and proceed to its installation on the phone.

11. After a few minutes when the file download is completed, specify the path to the Gapps archive and wait for another minute.

13. Everything is ready, the new system is now loaded.

If something went wrong, having a basic official firmware on the hands, at any time you can return to the official version of the firmware, using the ODIN program. On how to install the basic firmware, read in the section " Basic version Firmware "in this article.

RESULTS

We hope that the material presented will provide you with all the answers to the question: how to install custom firmware on your smartphone. Before performing any operations, read feedback on the use of a particular version of the firmware on the 4pda.ru forum (good, other users leave their comments on whether they successfully managed to put one or other firmware on their device).

Sources of screenshots: babbler.me / samsung.com

CyanogenMod is one of the first custom builds for Android. The firmware passed the long way and gave a mass of alternative assemblies based on Cyan. If you are a starting user and only plan to install custom, you will certainly get acquainted with Cyanogenmod.

What is CyanogenMod (cyanogen mod)

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

Custom firmware or assembly - Android firmware, designed not Google, and third-party developers

Features of the firmware

Caste is a clean version of Android, where there are no extra applications, services and processes, electronics manufacturers. Google services Also not included by default, therefore are installed separately and if necessary. Due to this, the system works faster, in comparison with the design of the manufacturer of the device.

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

In the firmware, the mass of parameters and tools. Settings with reassignment of navigation buttons, change the status string, creation of various system profiles, etc. More task scheduler settings, energy saving and sound change. Also, developers are proposed to change the design of the system at their discretion. The topic "Themes" contains sets of topics, styles of buttons, badges, fonts, wallpapers and sounds.

Cyanogenmod assemblies marking

Firmware is divided into two categories - official and not official. Cyanogen employees are engaged in the development of the first. The second is enthusiasts that adapt assemblies under devices that are not supported by the company. Accordingly, official assemblies are more stable and more often updated. Amateur ports are less reliable, and corrections come out as the enthusiast is free. Sometimes the firmware is not updated at all.

Marking Cyan versions, varies in comparison with the usual account of Android versions. So the CyanogenMod 10 assembly is based on Android 4.1-4.2.1, and CyanogenMod 11 on Android 4.4. For a better understanding, what version of Cyan matches 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 develops under the new LineageOS name. Official assemblies are located on the project site. CyanogenMod firmware will have to search on file storages in the profile topics of the XDA resource.

Installation of firmware is performed through custom Recovery - or. For action algorithm, see the article.

Before installing, pay attention to the type of firmware:

  1. Stable is the stable and most well-established version of the firmware. Recommended for daily use.
  2. Release Candidate is a foresomy version, a candidate for the category of stable firmware. Optimal optionIf there is no stable assembly.
  3. Snapshot is the average assembly in stability. Firmware works fine, but there are flaws.
  4. Milestone - flawed firmware. The assembly is not desirable for regular use.
  5. Nightly - night builds. Regularly updated at night. Assembling with a mass of flaws, some functions do not work. You can use if stability is not priority.
  6. Expiriments - Experimental and not stable assemblies. For daily use are not suitable.

What is the popularity of Cyanogenmod

The appearance of CyanogenMod contributed to the first smartphones. What in combination with open source android codeIt made it possible to modify the firmware, and then re-install in the smartphone. So the first assemblies appeared - in standard firmware New features were added.

The first stable version, within the framework of the project, was published in late August 2010. Custom firmware offered more opportunities in comparison with the drain. And the extensive number of parameters, contributed to a more flexible setting of the smartphone. With each subsequent version, the number of settings and capabilities grew. At the same time, autonomy and performance improved, stability increased. And Cyan became the main for many amateur firmware, such as Resurrection Remix and Mokee.

At different stages of development, Cyanogen gave the second life to old smartphones. On the custom firmware the phone worked longer and faster. Such an effect was reached by deleting unnecessary programs and processes. And at the expense of the task scheduler, where the work of the CPU core is configured. Also, the owners received a fresh version of the OS, which is relevant, due to the short term of support, by the manufacturers of smartphones.

In addition, from other projects, CyanogenMod was distinguished by the presence of the staff of the developers. Regular investment in the project, created the basis of stable support and development. While many other projects were held exclusively on bare enthusiasm and rare users of users. Therefore, such firmware was rarely updated, and the developers reluctantly corrected errors.

Cyanogenmod closure and rebirth in LineageOS

For 3 years, the number of CyanogenMod installations exceeded 10 million. Manual managed to enlist the support of some manufacturers of smartphones. This began the era of the commercialization of the project, the transition from Castom to a full-fledged operating system.

Alternative Android OS used Alcatel, Oppo, Wileyfox, BQ, Yu and Zuk. The most recognizable system was made by OnePlus.At the same time, the statements began to sound that CyanogenMod will select Android from Google - the company will take the market that currently occupies Google.

It was not possible to achieve the goals. In August 2016, the media accused Cyanogen's company in lies. The developers declared 50 million users of the OS, while real numbers Barely reached up to 25 million and the target was the drawing of funds from investors. After a series of scandals and breaking relationships with smartphone producers, the company announced the closure of the project by the end of 2016.

But do not rush to get upset. The main composition founded a new project called LineageOS (nothing to do with the game of the same name). Formally, we have a new project, on the fact of the same Cyanogenmod. Change the "signboard" was necessary, since the rights to the firmware were left behind a private company Cyanogen Inc. It is known that the company refused to develop Cyanogenmod, in favor of the commercial version of Cyanogen OS.

The LineageOS Custom Firmware is available on a smaller number of devices. But the developers expect to cover more smartphonesThanks to the community of independent developers and enthusiasts.

Output

Castom CyanogenMod is a functional and interesting firmware that will like many users who are ready for experiments. It is important to remember that official support is discontinued. Therefore, corrections and improvements are possible only at the expense of enthusiasts.