Cyanogenmod installer now available

FlyinBrick · 15-11-2013, 10:46

Just thought I'd post this for the Android users out there.

Modding your phone is a lot easier now thanks to this app, I've done my S3 over the weekend and I'm very pleased at how straightforward it was.

I now have vanilla android 4.3.1 running and have no more Samsung or Vodafone bloatware, it's quite nice actually

No downsides so far.

For those that are interested be aware that this will void your warranty and will completely wipe your phone so back everything up!

You can get it here.

sethpet · 15-11-2013, 10:49

Assume I would lose all the s - pen functionality on a note 3

FlyinBrick · 15-11-2013, 10:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by sethpet

Assume I would lose all the s - pen functionality on a note 3

I have no idea, check the forums that are linked. I'm sure someone will be able to tell you.

GeordiePaul · 15-11-2013, 11:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by sethpet

Assume I would lose all the s - pen functionality on a note 3

Yes you will lose that functionality. It will still work as a touch device, but most of the features will be gone.

JasonWatkins · 15-11-2013, 11:29

Does it auto-root your phone as well then or do you have to do that first ?

GeordiePaul · 15-11-2013, 11:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by JasonWatkins

Does it auto-root your phone as well then or do you have to do that first ?

It must do I would assume, it doesn't say the device has to be rooted on the description.

kandrews8098 · 15-11-2013, 11:41

Can't see it lasting long, Google will see rooting devices as a security risk and the app will be removed given time.

GeordiePaul · 15-11-2013, 11:47

Wouldn't be so sure about that. It seems as though Google have approved it.

http://au.ibtimes.com/articles/52169...m#.UoYIrvnxpok

JasonWatkins · 15-11-2013, 12:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by GeordiePaul

It must do I would assume, it doesn't say the device has to be rooted on the description.

If it automates the rooting process then that's great news for Android owners. I remember holding my breath many times when I rooted the phone I'd only purchased about an hour earlier

finbaar · 15-11-2013, 12:27

The app does not root your phone. Apps like that are against the Google Play terms. A windows descktop app does all the heavy lifting so there nothing "bad" about the PS app.

I you want Cyanogen Mod on your device this is a great way to get it. Cyanogen mod is not "pure Android" though. It contains many extras and customisations.

The question about the Note losing the SPen functionality: I ran CM9 on my original Galaxy Note. Of course all the Samsung apps were gone (whoop) and the button on the SPen did not fully function but the basic functionality of the SPen was there. I used Papyrus to take notes anyway as it was better than SNote & SMemo. Now Samsung have increased the functionality of the SPen in the Note 3. If you are heavily into that then CM is probably not the right thing to install. If you hardly bother with it (as was my case) then go for it.

sethpet · 15-11-2013, 12:38

Hmm I use scrap book and the split screen functions of spen quite a lot.

finbaar · 15-11-2013, 13:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by sethpet

Hmm I use scrap book and the split screen functions of spen quite a lot.

I guess scrapbook is a Samsung app. There is (was?) a version of multi window being developed by the CM team. I am not sure how that progressed.

If the CM installer lets you back up your current setup and go back then I would say have a look at it. But really you paid extra to get all of the Samsung stuff like multi window. If you crave a more “stock” experience then install Nova Launcher, the Goole keyboard etc. That way you wont lose anything useful.

15-11-2013, 10:46	#1
FlyinBrick Guest Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,475	Cyanogenmod installer now available Just thought I'd post this for the Android users out there. Modding your phone is a lot easier now thanks to this app, I've done my S3 over the weekend and I'm very pleased at how straightforward it was. I now have vanilla android 4.3.1 running and have no more Samsung or Vodafone bloatware, it's quite nice actually No downsides so far. For those that are interested be aware that this will void your warranty and will completely wipe your phone so back everything up! You can get it here.

15-11-2013, 10:49	#2
sethpet Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 494	Assume I would lose all the s - pen functionality on a note 3

15-11-2013, 10:55	#3
FlyinBrick Guest Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,475	Quote: Originally Posted by sethpet Assume I would lose all the s - pen functionality on a note 3 I have no idea, check the forums that are linked. I'm sure someone will be able to tell you.

15-11-2013, 11:29	#4
GeordiePaul Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 1,308	Quote: Originally Posted by sethpet Assume I would lose all the s - pen functionality on a note 3 Yes you will lose that functionality. It will still work as a touch device, but most of the features will be gone.

15-11-2013, 11:29	#5
JasonWatkins Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 53,670	Does it auto-root your phone as well then or do you have to do that first ?

15-11-2013, 11:32	#6
GeordiePaul Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 1,308	Quote: Originally Posted by JasonWatkins Does it auto-root your phone as well then or do you have to do that first ? It must do I would assume, it doesn't say the device has to be rooted on the description.

15-11-2013, 11:41	#7
kandrews8098 Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Manchester UK (Winter Hill Tx) Posts: 296	Can't see it lasting long, Google will see rooting devices as a security risk and the app will be removed given time.

15-11-2013, 11:47	#8
GeordiePaul Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 1,308	Wouldn't be so sure about that. It seems as though Google have approved it. http://au.ibtimes.com/articles/52169...m#.UoYIrvnxpok

15-11-2013, 12:03	#9
JasonWatkins Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 53,670	Quote: Originally Posted by GeordiePaul It must do I would assume, it doesn't say the device has to be rooted on the description. If it automates the rooting process then that's great news for Android owners. I remember holding my breath many times when I rooted the phone I'd only purchased about an hour earlier

15-11-2013, 12:27	#10
finbaar Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 3,921	The app does not root your phone. Apps like that are against the Google Play terms. A windows descktop app does all the heavy lifting so there nothing "bad" about the PS app. I you want Cyanogen Mod on your device this is a great way to get it. Cyanogen mod is not "pure Android" though. It contains many extras and customisations. The question about the Note losing the SPen functionality: I ran CM9 on my original Galaxy Note. Of course all the Samsung apps were gone (whoop) and the button on the SPen did not fully function but the basic functionality of the SPen was there. I used Papyrus to take notes anyway as it was better than SNote & SMemo. Now Samsung have increased the functionality of the SPen in the Note 3. If you are heavily into that then CM is probably not the right thing to install. If you hardly bother with it (as was my case) then go for it.

15-11-2013, 12:38	#11
sethpet Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 494	Hmm I use scrap book and the split screen functions of spen quite a lot.

15-11-2013, 13:07	#12
finbaar Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 3,921	Quote: Originally Posted by sethpet Hmm I use scrap book and the split screen functions of spen quite a lot. I guess scrapbook is a Samsung app. There is (was?) a version of multi window being developed by the CM team. I am not sure how that progressed. If the CM installer lets you back up your current setup and go back then I would say have a look at it. But really you paid extra to get all of the Samsung stuff like multi window. If you crave a more “stock” experience then install Nova Launcher, the Goole keyboard etc. That way you wont lose anything useful.

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