If you're an Android community member who uses a CyanogenMod ROM on your phone or tablet, you're in for some good news. The latest M2 build based on Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean has arrived.
If you're not familiar with the term, CyanogenMods are customized, open source firmware replacements that offer users the ability to use features that aren't available on official Android updates from service carriers. With the arrival of a new mod based on Jelly Bean 4.2.2, there are sure to be plenty of users interested in upgrading their device.
As Neowin.net writes, a CyanogenMod "essentially gives root access to some of the extra features added into the system, such as the ability to over-clock or under-clock the CPU in a user's Android device. As a result, CM can offer some pleasant battery improvements and a whole redefined Android experience as it essentially makes your device look and feel like a Nexus device."
The good news is that, unlike a lot of carriers who eventually cut service to older phone models, the developers of CyanogenMods make sure to offer their updates to a wide range of devices. The latest Jelly Bean 4.2.2 M2 mod can be downloaded for the following devices, list courtesy of Android Authority:
- Acer Iconia a700
- Google Nexus S (crespo, crespo4g)
- Google Nexus 7 (grouper, tilapia)
- Google Galaxy Nexus (toro, toroplus, maguro)
- Google Nexus 4 (mako)
- Google Nexus 10 (manta)
- Google Nexus Q (steelhead)
- Hardkernel Odroid-U2
- HTC One X (evita)
- HTC Incredible 4G LTE (fireball)
- HTC Evo 4G LTE (jewel)
- HTC One S (ville)
- LG Nitro HD (p930)
- LG Optimus LTE (su640)
- LG Spectrum (vs920)
- Samsung Galaxy S (captivatemtd, galaxysbmtd, galaxysmtd, epicmtd)
- Samsung Galaxy SII (i9100g, hercules, skyrocket)
- Samsung Galaxy SIII (US variants d2att, d2cri, d2mtr, d2spr, d2tmo, d2vzw)
- Samsung Note (quincytmo, quincyatt)
- Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 (p3100, p3110)
- Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 (p5100, p5110)
Apparently the Jelly Bean-based mod will also eventually be available for the Kindle Fire and other unnamed devices, so there's still a chance you could see one for your phone/tablet if it's not listed already.
In order to successfully incorporate Cyanogen ROMs and not brick your phone, you'll need to root your device, back it up, then go to this page to find the appropriate download.
