How to install CyanogenMod on your Android

Judging by Your feedback on our articlesConcerning alternative firmware, many Android users are interested in them. First and foremost, of course, the most popular of them - CyanogenMod. But the process of installing a new ROM can be quite difficult and sometimes even dangerous, which leads to the fact that not all dare to re-flash. The creators of CyanogenMod have attended to this problem and released a special program that will allow you to easily try their firmware.

So, the CyanogenMod team offers us a simple and convenient way to install them to your device development. To do this, follow our step by step instructions.

1. Check to see if your gadget is a list of supported on this page.

2. Enable USB debugging in your smartphone settings.

3. Download and install a special application CyanogenMod Installer (Android). With Google Play, it no longer exists, a link to a reliable source with 4PDA.

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

5. Run the installed application on Android and follow the steps.

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

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

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

9. Push the button Install and leans back in his chair. During installation, your device may restart. In no case do not interrupt the process or unplug the device from the computer.

10. We wait until the end of the flashing, as we will notify the emergence of inscriptions Installation Complete in the desktop application.

11. That's all. We rejoice in the new firmware and write comments about their experiences.

Further information can be found in wiki developers.