ROM flashing has just become that much easier for all of us. Today, Cyanogen and his team have officially released their much anticipated CM Installer into the Google Play Store. While flashing ROM's may be easy and 2nd nature to some, it can be scary and difficult to venture into for others. Now with the CM Installer, having CyanogenMod on your Android device is just “a click” away, so to speak. Just make sure your device is part of the “supported device list” and you can give it a shot. QR code and Play Store link will be after the break along with the full press release.
Play Store Download Link
CyanogenMod Installer Launches on Play Store
SEATTLE – November 12, 2013 – Cyanogen Inc. today announced the the global release of the CyanogenMod Installer to support the CyanogenMod Project. Available via Google Play™, the application brings all the features from the direct to consumer Android OS to millions of new Android users worldwide with a new and simplified installation procedure.
CyanogenMod has become an enthusiast favorite with over 9 million registered users, and the new installer opens the door for more people to harness the full potential of their Android devices.
Paired with the PC client application, the Installer makes replacing and upgrading your current Android installation as simple as a few clicks.
“Our goal for the installer has always been to allow more users to experience the benefits of CyanogenMod, without the hassles of technical guides and concerns associated with the process.” – Steve Kondik, Co-Founder and CTO of Cyanogen Inc. “I’m especially pleased by the support the community has shown for our initiative and want to thank all those that helped beta test the installer.”
The application and installer are free to download and provide a convenient tool to upgrade your phone to the latest release of CyanogenMod. CyanogenMod provides users with greater customization, performance and functionality than the often outdated Android OS found on their device. Enhanced security functionality such as Privacy Guard protects users’ data from malicious or overzealous applications. The custom DSPManager allows for a system-wide equalizer to get the most out of your media and speakers. With integrated themeing capabilities, users can customize the OS to suit their tastes. The built in over-the-air (OTA) update capabilities ensures that users are never far from the latest feature, bug-fixes, and security updates.
Still sounds as so this is still very risky for the non-technical among us. Why is no-one out there offering this service on a commercial basis if it is so safe and easy to do?? Too many stories of bricked phones and disasters. Even reading the instructions and understanding some of the common terms used, makes many users shy away from attempting this, and you have to ask why would the “average” user bother to attempt this. Most people cant afford to replace a “bricked” phone, and what real advantage is there for the “average” user if they succeed. They would then have to continually be updating any fixes etc that generally are needed for those who do use this process. What advantages does the user get?
The advantages depend on what you want or need. I root and flash my devices because I find it simple, but I know it may not be simple for others. I like it because I wanted certain features added into my device that isn’t normally there. But if you’re completely happy with your device, then there’s no need for you to flash ROM’s.
One of tje advantages for US users is that rooting the device allows you to have tethering of your daya etc, but this is standard here in OZ anyway. Also getting unofficial software updates is possible with rooted phones, but I update my mobile every year anyway. The main problem I see is that no business offers this service to Smartphone users, who don’t want the risk of bricking their devices, when supposedly it is a relatively simple process for the experienced hacker – why is this not offered on a commercial basis???