Update CyanogenMod - how it works

If you want to keep your smartphone or tablet with CyanogenMod up to date, you should update it regularly. We'll show you how it's done.

Variant 1: Update CyanogenMod automatically

1. Open the "Settings" app and look for the category "Via phone".
2. Under "CyanogenMod updates" you will find the "Update types" option.
3. Here it is recommended to select "only stable versions" - especially for laypersons. The "Nightlies" are beta versions that can still contain errors.
4. Tip: Install the updates much faster using the free CyanDelta Updater.

Variant 2: Manually update the CyanogenMod

With this method, the update is downloaded manually and installed directly via Custom Recovery. You should only do this if a WiFi connection is not possible.

1. Download the desired update from the CyanogenMod website and transfer it to your SD card.
2. Press and hold the power button on your smartphone for a few seconds and select the "Recovery" or "Reboot into Recovery" option.
3. In Custom Recovery, select the "install zip" or "install zip from sdcard" option.
4. If you select the update from the SD card, it will be installed. Then your smartphone or tablet restarts.
5. Note: You do not need the "Wipe" or "Full Wipe" functions for a CyanogenMod update.

In the next practical tip, we will show you how to end apps faster with CyanogenMod.