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Free independent firmware that offers an alternative to stock Android platforms from mobile companies

Free independent firmware that offers an alternative to stock Android platforms from mobile companies

Vote: (8 votes)

Program license: Free

Developer: Cyanogenmod

Version: 1.0.0.0

Works under: Windows

Also available for Android

Vote:

Program license

(8 votes)

Free

Developer

Version

Cyanogenmod

1.0.0.0

Works under:

Also available for

Windows

Android

Pros

  • Allows for more customization of Android phones
  • Speeds up phone software
  • Allows users to make use of new features

Cons

  • Can brick the phone if used improperly
  • Too difficult for the average user to use correctly

The CyanogenMod Installer is a program that allows Android users to swap out their stock firmware for CyanogenMod. This, in turn, allows users the opportunity to modify their phones in a manner that's not allowed by the software the phone company installs on the phone.

CyanogenMod is a fairly useful piece of software, as long as you know what you're doing. If you're tired of the software on your Android phone, you can use CyanogenMod to completely replace it with custom firmware. There's certainly a fair bit of work that goes into getting your phone up and running once you've installed the new firmware, but you'll open up quite a few new options once you do.

Like all aftermarket phone mods, there's a great deal of risk involved in using this software. Even if your phone is compatible, there's still a chance that you can brick your phone by making the wrong choices. This means that the average user is probably not going to want to mess around with the mod too much, but advanced users who are aware of the risks will probably get a great deal of use out of the product.

CyanogenMod is great for those who know what they're doing and want a better Android experience. There's risk involved in using the product, of course, and most users will feel more comfortable staying within the boundaries that the phone companies have set up. If you need more customization and you're not afraid to take a risk, though, it's a good idea to download this program.

Pros

  • Allows for more customization of Android phones
  • Speeds up phone software
  • Allows users to make use of new features

Cons

  • Can brick the phone if used improperly
  • Too difficult for the average user to use correctly

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