Lineage OS: Everything you need to know

 By Vaibhav Jain on January 21, 2017       

Lineage OS: Everything you need to know- Release date, News and Update!

Update: January 21, 2017

Lineage OS Boot Animation:

Updated: January 1, 2017

This is Lineage new Logo

Updated: December 27, 2016

Lineage OS Gerrit is Up, Access it here!

Article: December 25, 2016

CyanogenMod is dead, but the company will work on a new project named "Lineage" that will be used to define the custom Android releases.



Lineage OS (Another open-source operating system for smartphones and tablet, based on the Android mobile platform) will be a continuation of what CyanogenMod was, However Lineage OS is still in formation phase. The success of this project depend entirely on how much support it receives from the development community.

So, yes, this is us. LineageOS will be a continuation of what CyanogenMod was. To quote Andy Rubin, this is the definition of open. A company pulling their support out of an open source project does not mean it has to die.
Check back for more information on Tuesday.   - Lineage Team | December 24, 2016

So, we will be getting more information regarding the Lineage OS on Tuesday i.e. on 27th December. We'll continue to post any major Lineage news right here on TechDroider.

You can follow Lineage OS at LineageOS.org, Twitter, Facebook and Google+

[Update: CyanogenMod website unreachable] RIP Cyanogen: Company to shut down services, end nightly builds on Dec 31st

 By Vaibhav Jain on December 26, 2016       

Update: December 26, 2016

Update: CyanogenMod website is no longer reachable, Cyanogenmod.org goes down forever! However CyanogenMod download page is still online!

As of this morning we have lost DNS and Gerrit is now offline - with little doubt as a reaction to our blog post yesterday. Goodbye

Article: December 25, 2016

In a press release issued by Cyanogen, the Company has announced the shut down of all the services including the support of CyanogenMod nightly builds.

As part of the ongoing consolidation of Cyanogen, all services and Cyanogen-supported nightly builds will be discontinued no later than 12/31/16. The open source project and source code will remain available for anyone who wants to build CyanogenMod personally.

The Company launched its first CyanogenMod build (which is an open-source operating system based on Android OS) release, version 3.1 based on Android Cupcake, back on July 1st 2009.



CyanogenMod grew in popularity, and a community of developers, called the CyanogenMod Team made contributions. Over 50 million people run CyanogenMod on their handset.

R.I.P. Cyanogen: Company's plan to 'put a bullet through Google's head' backfires!

The company will work on a new project named "Lineage" that will be used to define the custom Android releases.

Source: Cyanogen

CyanogenMod 14.1 Nightlies Bring Android 7.1 Nougat to Moto X Play, Moto E 2nd Gen LTE and more

 By Vaibhav Jain on December 14, 2016       

CyanogenMod is back with more nightlies for a number of other Android devices including Samsung Galaxy S III carrier variants, LTE model of the second-generation Moto E, the Moto X Play, Google Android One 2nd gen and more.

Most of the old Smartphones will probably not be getting Google's latest Android 7.0 Nougat Officially and there comes CyanogenMod, which is one of the best custom-rom available right now.

The latest smartphones to get CyaonogenMod 14.1 nightlies are as follows:

• Google Android One 2nd gen (seed)

• HTC One A9 (GSM International) (hiaeuhl)

• LG Optimus L70 (w5)

• Motorola Moto E LTE (2015) (surnia)

• Motorola Moto X Play (lux)

• Samsung Galaxy S III (AT&T) (d2att)

• Samsung Galaxy S III (T-Mobile) (d2tmo)

• Samsung Galaxy S5 (Korea) (kltekor)

While this is already an exciting list of devices that already got CyanogenMod 14.1 nightlies, the developers are planning to bring Android 7.1 Nougat to more smartphones.

Also Read:

Android 7.1 based Cyanogenmod 14.1, begins rolling out to the Moto G, Xiaomi Mi4, and OnePlus 3

Moto G 3rd Generation gets Official Cyanogenmod 14.1 (Android 7.1)

Via:- AndroidPolice

Cyanogenmod 14 ( Cm 14 ) Android 7.0 Nougat News , Features , Release Date and Screenshots

 By Vaibhav Jain on September 18, 2016       

Updated- 9/18/2016 | Cyanogenmod 14 ( Cm 14 )  Android 7.0 Nougat News, Features, Release Date and Screenshots 

Google has already revealed the Next Android Name and version i.e Android 7.0 Nougat.Though for now only name is revealed ,  Android Nougat will be Officially announced with Next Nexus Devices later this summer. 



Few Nexus Devices and Some other Smartphones will get Official Android 7.0 Nougat, but what about others? Well Cyanogenmod is always there for us!

In This Post, We will be tracking all News, Updates, Release dates and screenshots of Cyanogenmod 14. 

Features of Cyanogenmod 14 (Android 7.0 Nougat)-

As usual Cyanogenmod 14 will carry Additional features Like- 

• Themes support, 
• Layers, 
• Multi-Window, 
• One-handed mode (Yeah we got some info about that, One handed mode can be included in upcoming cm 14), 
• System Tweaks, and 
• The Cyanogenmod Browser (Gello),
• Dark Mode

Screenshots- 

For now we are adding Android N screenshots, because Cyanogenmod 14 will be all based on Android N. 

Updated:- 9/03/2016 | Cyanogenmod 14 (Cm 14)  Android 7.0 Nougat News, Features, Release Date and Screenshots 

Though we will update it soon after first screenshots of Cyanogenmod 14!

Release Date-

This time Cyanogenmod 14 source code is up and developers have started working on Cm14 for their devices.

The final Official build of the Custom Rom will be available in 2017 Jan! 



News- 


24/08/2016- Work on CyanogenMod 14 (Nougat) has started

Grace UX Theme for Cyanogenmod 13 / 12.x

 By Vaibhav Jain on August 09, 2016       

Samsung's "Project Grace" Interface comes with Samsung Galaxy Note 7. Grace UI is an updated and advance version of Touchwiz and might be available for other flagships of the Galaxy line at some point, too.

For Now, You can enjoy Grace UX Theme on Other Devices Devices with Cyanogenmod Installed. The New Grace UX Theme is now available for Cyanogenmod 13/ 12.x.

Here's the Video Review of Grace UX Theme for Cyanogenmod-

Screenshots-

You can Download Grace UX Theme from Play store at just $1.49.

Grace UX CM13 / 12.x- Play Store 

S7 Edge Batman edition Theme for Cyanogenmod 12/13

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 12, 2016       

Recently Samsung revealed the new Samsung Galaxy S7 Injustice ( Batman ) edition , which comes with all new Batman theme . 



Cyanogenmod users can now experience the new Samsung Galaxy S7 Batman theme by installing the BatTheme which is available for Cyanogenmod 12 and 13 .

Also Read - Superheroes Themes for Cyanogenmod 12/13

Screenshots -

The developer ( Giáp Nguyễn Ngọc ) has shared both free and paid Theme application . 

Downloads - 

Free - Download Here ( Google Drive ) 

Paid - Download Here ( Google Play )

Superheroes Themes for Cyanogenmod 12/13

 By Vaibhav Jain on May 21, 2016       

One of the most popular feature in Cyanogenmod is the "Theme Engine" , which let users install different themes on their Cyanogenmod powered Smartphone .



In Today's article , We will be posting a Collection of Superheroes Themes made by Different developers for Cyanogenmod 12 and 13 . So , Starting by my favorite theme -

Batman Vs Superman ( Finest Theme ) -

Thanks to Ankit Rawat for this Awesome theme !

Screenshots -

Download - Here

Marvel Avengers  -

Thanks to ThunderSky7 for porting these themes from Samsung Galaxy S6 to Cyanogenmod -

Downloads and Screenshots  -

Caption America Theme- Download Here
Iron Man Theme - Download Here
Hulk Theme - Download Here
Thor Theme - Download Here
Hawkeye Theme - Download Here
BlackWidow Theme - Download Here
All in one Avengers theme - Download Here

Batman ( Dark Knight ) -

Thanks to Ankit Rawat for this Awesome theme !

Screenshots - 

Download - Here


You can Install the theme manually by Installing the Apk file and then applying the theme . 

Moto G ( 1st and 2nd Gen ) Getting Marshmallow update via Official Cyanogenmod 13

 By Vaibhav Jain on November 30, 2015       

Motorola Moto G 1st Generation ( 2013 ) and Moto G 2nd Generation ( 2014 ) can finally install Official Cyanogenmod 13 which is based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow .



Cyanogenmod 13 is based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow , Cyanogenmod 13 has more features than official Marshmallow . In additional to Stock Android 6.0 Marshmallow , Cyanogenmod 13 comes with theme manager , and many Cyanogenmod tweaks .

Although Moto G 1st Generation will not get official Marshmallow update from Motorola . But Finally , Moto G 2013 today got this official nightly of Cyanogenmod 13 ( Marshmallow ) .



Moto G 2nd Generation will get Official Marshmallow from Motorola , but why to wait so long ? If Official Cm13 Marshmallow is also available for Moto G 2014 .

Sadly Moto G 2015 ( 3rd Generation ) has not got Official Cyanogenmod 13 at this time .

You can download Official Cyanogenmod 13 nightly -

Moto G 1st Gen ( falcon ) - Here

Moto G 2nd Gen ( titan ) - Here

Samsung Galaxy S6 / Note 5 users offering Bounty for making AOSP / CM based Rom

 By Vaibhav Jain on November 16, 2015       

Samsung Recent flagships i.e Samsung Galaxy S6 / S6 edge / S6 edge + and Note 5 have not got any Working AOSP / Cyanogenmod Custom Roms yet .



Samsung Galaxy S6 was launched in April 2015 and till now no developer was able to build AOSP / Cyanogen Custom builds for this device . 



Users says that if they got a functional build for Any one device ( i.e either , Note 5 , S6 , S6 edge or edge + ) , it will be very easy to port the build to other three devices .

Till now Xda users have made pledges ( In just 18 days  ) of giving about $418+  .

The Money will be distributed to the developer who will provide a Working source / build of AOSP / Cm based custom Rom for any one device ( Note 5 , S6 , S6 edge or edge + ) .



source - xda

Cyanogenmod 13 Android 6.0 Marshmallow Release date

 By Vaibhav Jain on September 27, 2015       

Google has already revealed the new Android version i.e Android 6.0 Marshmallow . Even Android Marshmallow will start rolling officially to Nexus Devices on 5 October 2015 .

The Devices which are Compatible for running Android Marshmallow ( According to the Manufactures ) will get the Latest Android version Officially , While other devices will Rely on Cyanogenmod 13 ( Cm 13 ) Custom Rom which is based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow .

Cyanogenmod has not officially revealed , when its going to Announce the new Cyanogenmod 13 . But According to Calculations , the release date of Cm13 will be - November 2015 and final build will be released around April 2016 .

Some of the Popular devices will officially get Cyanogenmod 13 , just after release . While other Devices will get Cyanogenmod 13 when their developers will Build it from source .

Official Cyanogenmod 12.1 ( Android 5.1 ) update for YU Yureka Download

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 14, 2015       

Micromax YU yureka , a very popular Smartphone in India , comes with Android 4.4.4 Cm11 . Now its time to update your Yureka to Sweetest Android update , That is lollipop . This rom is based on Cyanogenmod 12.1 , which is Android 5.1 lollipop . This is the official Cm12.1 Nightly update for Yureka users .

This is a official beta test Cyanogenmod 12.1 update for yureka users ! It can be installed manually only . 

Also read - 

How to Unlock Bootloader of Micromax YU Yureka

How to root Micromax YU Yureka

How To Install TWRP On Micromax YU Yureka

How To Install CWM On Micromax YU Yureka


Micromax YU Yureka comes with a 5.5 inch display and is powered by 64-bit 1.5 GHz Octa-core Snapdragon 615 processor . It has 2GB RAM and 16GB internal storage with a capability of 32GB micro sdcard .


To Update Your Micromax YU Yureka to Official Lollipop , Use This Guide below -

Step 1. Download Official Cyanogenmod 12.1 (Android 5.1 ) Lollipop from below .

Step 2. Switch of your Micromax Yureka and boot it on Recovery Mode , by pressing Volume Up + Volume Down + Power Button .

Step 3. In TWRP / CWM mode , Clear data , Clear cache and Clear dalvik Cache .

Step 4. Select Install zip from Sdcard and Select the Cm12.1 ( Android 5.1 lollipop ) , you downloaded on Step 1 .

Step 5. Now reboot your device .

Enjoy Lollipop on Yu Yureka !

Downloads - 

Android 5.1 lollipop Cm12.1 - Download Here

Cyanogenmod 11 for Samsung Galaxy Core I8262

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 07, 2015       

A year later we posted about Cm11 for Samsung Galaxy Core duos and That time the developer left after making first build for Samsung Galaxy Core duos . That time the Cyanogenmod 11 was only booting else nothing was working .

But today , My friend and a Xda developer Gody made Cyanogenmod for Samsung Galaxy Core duos I8262 . The build has only few minor bugs that will be solved soon . Also If we will get Cm11 fully working then Cm12 ( Android 5.0 ) will be soon available for core .



This build is not for daily use , keep checking this Website for daily updates .

Here are some Bugs -

• Wifi
• Mic in call
• Bluetooth(may never work)
• Camera
• Sensors and key lights.

How to install Cyanogenmod 11 On Samsung Galaxy Core duos I8262 -

Step 1.Download The Rom and Place it in root of your Storage

Step 2.Go Into recovery mode

Step 3.Wipe data

Step 4.Wipe cache

Step 5.Install zip from sd card

Step 6.Choose cm11 Rom

Downloads -

Cm11 Build 1 - Download Here

Cyanogenmod new Boot Animation is Amazing !

 By Vaibhav Jain on January 26, 2015       

Cyanogenmod new Boot Animation is Amazing !

Cyanogenmod is working hard on fixing the bugs of Cyanogenmod 12 , There are many bugs in Cyanogenmod 12 and even few days before only they provided theme support . You can Install and Download New Themes for Cm 12 now .



Cyanogenmod is also Going to Change its Boot Animation that seems amazing , Cyanogenmod has always made Black Boot Animation , but this times it is White with many new effects .
You can See the Animation Below -

Cm12 Boot Animation 

The Blue Robot with white background seems amazing ! This animation will come soon on The Cyanogenmod Nightlies  .

So , What do you think about new Boot Animation ?

[17-1-2015] Cyanogenmod 12 For Motorola Moto G 2014 XT1068

 By Vaibhav Jain on January 18, 2015       

And finally Moto G 2nd generation users can Install Cyanogenmod 12 Android 5.0.2 on their Smartphone . This is a new build in which all most every thing is working ! It is now ready for day to day use ! In this build all things are working except GPS ! also many things are added on this build .

Hence Android 5.0 Lollipop is officially announced for Moto G 2nd Generation but Cyanogenmod os seems to be best among all the official builds !  




Also see - Android 5.0 Lollipop Now Available For Moto G 2014 [XT1068] ( Flashable Zip )

The official Lollipop update will be soon launching in other countries but cm lovers are waiting for Cyanogenmod 12 apart from waiting for Official update . 

Here is a video review of Cyanogenmod 12 on Moto G 2nd Gen -



Here are some ScreenShots of Cyanogenmod 12 for Moto G2 XT1068 -

How to Install Cyanogenmod 12 on Moto G 2nd Gen XT1068 -


Step 1.Install custom recovery -

Use this guide - How To Install Official TWRP ( Touch Recovery ) On Moto G 2014 [ Lollipop Compatible ]

Step 2.Copy the rom to your external sd

Step 3.Boot into recovery mode 


Step 4.wipe davlik cache,data 

Step 5.Select Install zip from Sdcard and select cm12 zip

Step 6.Install gapps

Also see Installation video -

 


Source - XDA

Downloads -

Cyanogenmod 12  Moto G 2nd Gen XT1068 

[11-1-2015] Cyanogenmod 12 For Motorola Moto G 2014 XT1068

 By Vaibhav Jain on January 13, 2015       

Update -  [17-1-2015] Cyanogenmod 12 [ Android 5.0.2 ] For Motorola Moto G 2014 XT1068

And finally Moto G 2nd generation users can Install Cyanogenmod 12 Android 5.0.2 on their Smartphone . This is a new build in which all most every thing is working ! It is now ready for day to day use ! Only some sensors and GPS is not working ! But both the Sims are working well !

Hence Android 5.0 Lollipop is officially announced for Moto G 2nd Generation but Cyanogenmod os seems to be best among all the official builds !  




Also see - Android 5.0 Lollipop Now Available For Moto G 2014 [XT1068] ( Flashable Zip )

The official Lollipop update will be soon launching in other countries but cm lovers are waiting for Cyanogenmod 12 apart from waiting for Official update . 

Here is a video review of Cyanogenmod 12 on Moto G 2nd Gen -



Here are some ScreenShots of Cyanogenmod 12 for Moto G2 XT1068 -

How to Install Cyanogenmod 12 on Moto G 2nd Gen XT1068 -


Step 1.Install custom recovery -

Use this guide - How To Install Official TWRP ( Touch Recovery ) On Moto G 2014 [ Lollipop Compatible ]

Step 2.Copy the rom to your external sd

Step 3.Boot into recovery mode 


Step 4.wipe davlik cache,data 

Step 5.Select Install zip from Sdcard and select cm12 zip

Step 6.Install gapps

Also see Installation video -

 


Source - XDA

Downloads -

Cyanogenmod 12  Moto G 2nd Gen XT1068 

[5-1-2015] Cyanogenmod 12 For Motorola Moto G 2014 XT1068

 By Vaibhav Jain on January 05, 2015       

Update -  [11-1-2015] Cyanogenmod 12 [ Android 5.0.2 ] For Motorola Moto G 2014 XT1068

Update -  [17-1-2015] Cyanogenmod 12 [ Android 5.0.2 ] For Motorola Moto G 2014 XT1068

And finally Moto G 2nd generation users can Install Cyanogenmod 12 Android 5.0.2 on their Smartphone . This is a new build in which all most every thing is working except RIL , sensors and GPS  else every thing is working awesome ! Thanks to the dev luca020400 .



Hence Android 5.0 Lollipop is officially announced for Moto G 2nd Generation but Cyanogenmod os seems to be best among all the official builds !  

Also see - Android 5.0 Lollipop Now Available For Moto G 2014 [XT1068] ( Flashable Zip )


The official Lollipop update will be soon launching in other countries but cm lovers are waiting for Cyanogenmod 12 apart from waiting for Official update . 

Here is a video review of Cyanogenmod 12 on Moto G 2nd Gen -

Here are some ScreenShots of Cyanogenmod 12 for Moto G2 XT1068 -

How to Install Cyanogenmod 12 on Moto G 2nd Gen XT1068 -


Step 1.Install custom recovery -

Use this guide - How To Install Official TWRP ( Touch Recovery ) On Moto G 2014 [ Lollipop Compatible ]

Step 2.Copy the rom to your external sd

Step 3.Boot into recovery mode 

Step 4.wipe davlik cache,data 

Step 5.Select Install zip from Sdcard and select cm12 zip

Step 6.Install gapps

Also see Installation video -




Source - XDA

Downloads -

Cyanogenmod 12  Moto G 2nd Gen XT1068 

[ CyanogenMod 12 ] Android 5.0 Lollipop for Samsung Galaxy S3 mini i8190

 By Vaibhav Jain on November 30, 2014       

Samsung galaxy S3 mini comes with Android 4.1.2 jelly bean . Samsung galaxy  S3 mini has 4.0 inch WVGA display , It comes with 1 GB ram and a dual core CPU which is clocked at 1.0 GHz . It has a 5 mp of Front camera and a VGA Front camera .


Finally Samsung Galaxy S3 mini users can now taste Lollipop on their device , NovaFusion a Community which makes Roms for S3 mini , S advance and Ace 2 has successfully booted Android 5.0 Lollipop on Samsung Galaxy S3 mini ! 

As we have previously said that Lollipop has finally Booted on S3 mini , But the build is not ready at that time .. 

Finally Unofficially Android 5.0 Lollipop Is out for S3 mini ! As we know Samsung will not provide even 4.2 Jelly bean / 4.4.2 Kitkat  for  S3 mini , So no more expectations from Samsung . 
So finally Android Lollipop Rom is Out based on Real Android 5.0 Lollipop . Thanks to NovaFusion team !

Here are Some ScreenShots - 

Features of Android 5.0 Lollipop -

1.Material Design
A bold, colorful, and responsive UI design for consistent, intuitive experiences across all your devices

2.Notifications
New ways to control when and how you receive messages - only get interrupted when you want to be

3.Battery
Power for the long haul

4.Security
Keep your stuff safe and sound

5.Device Sharing
More flexible sharing with family and friends

6.New Quick Settings
Get to the most frequently used settings with just two swipes down from the top of the screen

7.Media
Bolder graphics and improved audio, video, and camera capabilities

8.OK Google
Easy access to information and performing tasks

9.Accessibility
Enhanced low vision and color blind capabilities

10.Now in 68+ languages
15 new additions

Issues -

1. camera doesn’t work at all

2. RIL / GPS has some bugs , but it works

Installation Instructions -

Step 1- Download AOSP 5.0 Lollipop Rom for Samsung Galaxy S3 mini from Below .

Step 2- Your device must be rooted and have latest TWRP installed .

Step 3- Clear data and Cache , Dalvik Cache from recovery mode .

Step 4- Install Zip from SdCard and Select AOSP  Lollipop Rom .

Step 5- Reboot After Installation . 

Download -

[CM12] Android 5.0 Lollipop - Download Here 

[Update] OnePlus One will not be supported by CyanogenMod in India

 By Vaibhav Jain on November 29, 2014       

Update - Cyanogen Confirmed no update for Indian Users of OnePlus one after reassuring them , so no luck for Indian OnePlus one users - 

"If a user in India purchased a OnePlus One global device in channels outside of India, they will receive our OTA firmware updates. However, this excludes OnePlus One regional devices sold directly in India."

As this month only Micromax ( The biggest Indian Smartphone maker company ) announced the new YU series which will be powered by CyanogenMod and will get every update of Android by CyanogenMod .

Also Cyanogen Announced that it will support only Micromax In India and no other company will get support in India expect Micromax , and that means the Upcoming OnePlus One will not receive any update in India .

Also The effect on the Company OnePlus will be very bad due to such a decision from Cyanogen . OnePlus is going to launch The device OnePlus One on December 2nd and seems now that no one will be interested in the Smartphone without CyanogenMod .




Hence OnePlus will not be using cm for android updates , but OnePlus will provide its own rom that you have to flash to upgrade your android version .

Wait is Over : OnePlus One launching in India by This December

 By Vaibhav Jain on October 14, 2014       

OnePlus One the first Smartphone with CyanogenMod , with mouth watering Specs is finally Going to launch in India , Soon by the  End of This year . As Said earlier by OnePlus that the company will launch their Handsets in India Soon .

Economic Times has reported its Confirmation That the device is reported to launch this upcoming December only . OnePlus will launch their Handsets on Three famous E-commerce platforms in India . ( Accordingly the three will be Flipkart , Amazon and Snapdeal ) . 

The device will come in two variants 64 GB and followed 16 GB , The price will be ranged upto 20,000 /- only . Get Ready India to buy the amazing Smartphone , Here are some Quick Specs of
One +1 .


> 5.5 inch Display
> Os Android 4.4.4 ( CyanogenMod 11S )
> 16 / 64 GB , 3 GB RAM
> CPU Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400
> Camera 13 mp rear , 5 mp front


Source