How to try to function without flashing CyanogenMod smartphone

CyanogenMod is an excellent custom firmware c a number of unique features. In this article, you can learn how to use many of them on your phone without the need for reprogramming the device.

I am sure that there are not many Android users, who do not know anything about alternative firmware CyanogenMod. This ROM has so many useful features, so many differences from the stock Android, it is quite possible to speak about an independent mobile operating system.

However, not everyone can try this firmware in fact, as CyanogenMod support, not all existing devices. Therefore, we want to tell you about how to use some nice pieces of this system without flashing smartphone.

launcher

The first thing what we face when dealing with their gadget - a screen lock and desktops. The CyanogenMod previously used ADWLauncherBut then it was decided to abandon it and to develop their own program. It is called Trebuchet and features a large number of settings and extra features. Setting this launcher, as a standalone application, it is possible, but not so simple (requires root or through recovery), so you can try Bazooka Launcher, which has a similar functionality.

Clock

Clock widget in CyanogenMod known for being easy to configure and looks great. However, it can be used in your system, if you're running Android 4.2 or later.

It displays time, active alarms, current weather, and even shows the upcoming calendar events. The application is called Chronus and available for free download in the Google apps store.

Switches notification line

Stock Android to version 4.2 is not able to change the settings from the notification area. Some manufacturers, such as Samsung, in its shell TouchWiz use these switches and earlier versions, but even in this case, the notification bar is not enough a lot of options.

1Tap Settings program brings this functionality in any version of Android, and has so many options that it can be safely put on a par with the corresponding module CyanogenMod firmware.

dialer

Dialer CyanogenMod is very similar to the standard Android dialer and it is no coincidence: it is really a very good program for making calls. Unfortunately, many manufacturers are changing the stock dialer its own modules and add-ons. If your device has observed the same picture, you can return to the primordial mind dialer using Swipe Dialer Free program.

Calculator

Calculator of CyanogenMod is also available as a separate program called predictably - CyanogenMod calculator. It offers a very simple interface, while retaining the ability to do quite complex calculations. Svayp toward allows switching between different modes, and in tap indicating the result brings up history calculations.

Camera

App to take pictures in the CyanogenMod simply wonderful. It has a number of original features and very easy to use interface. More recently, it is available in Google Play as a separate application under the name of Focal.

CyanogenMod is an excellent custom firmware and it is great that an increasing number of modules from it gradually appears as a separate program from Google Play. Of course, this does not give a complete picture of the entire operating system, but allows to use some of its functions to those users who do not want or can not reflash your phone.