Install CyanogenMod - how to root your smartphone
The CustomROM CyanogenMod is becoming increasingly popular. Read this practical tip on how to install the CyanogenMod and how to root your smartphone.
Note: CyanogenMod installer deactivated for the time being
The developer is initially setting up the CyanogenMod installer. Due to the security gap "Stagefright" in the Android operating system, the team is working on revised versions for affected users, as is revealed on the website.
The CyanogenMod Installer for easy installation
With the CyanogenMod installer, installing a mod on an Android smartphone has never been so easy:
- Download the APK of the CyanogenMod Installer here and install the app on your smartphone.
- Make sure beforehand that you have allowed the installation of apps "unknown sources" (Android 5 or higher "unknown origin") in the device settings.
- Then download the "CyanogenMod Windows Installer" and install the program on your computer.
- Once you have installed the app, you will receive step-by-step instructions. More on this in the following section.
Install CyanogenMod step by step
With the CyanogenMod installer, the development team has already simplified the installation of the mod many times over. The following steps must be followed after downloading the files:
- After the app is installed on the smartphone, it leads you to the settings menu. There you must first activate the USB debugging option (see picture).
- Now start the CyanogenMod program for your computer and connect your smartphone.
- The program now checks whether your smartphone is compatible with the mod.
- After downloading the smartphone specific files, click "Install". The mod will then be installed on your smartphone.
- Your smartphone must remain switched on during installation. Make sure beforehand that the battery is still sufficient.
- The installation process can take a few minutes. If it fails, you will receive an error message on your computer and have to restart your smartphone.
Root smartphone: Common problems when installing CyanogenMod
When rooting your smartphone and during the installation of the CyanogenMod, errors and error messages can occur. In this last paragraph, we give you tips on how to ensure that everything runs smoothly when rooting and installing. There are two things to consider here:
- Turn off all virus protection - this applies to both your PC and your smartphone. Security programs can raise the alarm and stop the cyanogen installation because they consider the system's impact as a potential threat.
- Always run the installation and the CyanogenMod installer as an administrator only. You can do this by right-clicking on the ".exe" file.
CyanogenMod Installer: practical tip and workshop
If you install the CyanogenMod on your smartphone, you should be aware of the consequences: Although the guarantee does not expire, guarantees can expire from rooting your smartphone. You can read all the pros and cons of the popular mod in this practical tip.