Archive for: cyanogenmod
- September 18, 2011 12:00 pm
The race to get the TouchPad up and running with the latest and greatest version of Android and fully functional to boot got another couple of checkboxes marked off this weekend. The talented Cyanogenmod developers whipped up a video showcasing the TouchPad’s newly added features compliments of Cyanogenmod 7: unctional WiFi, access to the Android Market, audio (albeit a bit fast) and an operational accelerometer.
As of writing we’re also seeing news that the “faster” audio mentioned above has been fixed. The CM team has also managed to get the second core of the TouchPad’s dual-core silicon up and out of bed. In short: things are progressing nicely.
There’s still a ways to go before a public release. Still, we’re mighty excited to see the Android developer scene scoop up the TouchPad and get it on the right track so quickly.
Video after the break…
The $1500 race to be the first to get a working Android port up and running on the HP TouchPad looks to be nearing an end. A new video has surfaced showing Cyanogenmod’s latest 7.x release beaming it’s bright, shiny face from underneath the TouchPad’s slick glass face. According to developer dalingrin of RootzWiki, this particular HP-specific build of CM7 is “extremely alpha” — nothing is formatted right and the touchscreen drivers don’t even work.
The ultimate goal — much to our geeky surprise — is to have a multi-boot webOS/Cyanogenmod/ROM of your choice arrangement which would quite easily make the TouchPad “the” Android tablet to have. Pretty ironic considering Motorola, Samsung, Viewsonic, and a host of other hardware manufacturers have yet to stumble upon the winning formula.
For the latest info on the “TouchDroid” project, keeping following Gadgetsteria as well as this thread over at RootzWiki. Motion picture of the anti-climactic CM7 TouchPad boot after the break…
If news of Google’s purchase of Motorola Mobility sent your heart into a tail spin, you might want to sit down. A second bombshell is being dropped on the Android community today. Popular Android hacker/developer Steve Kondik (aka: CyanogenMod) has just been hired by Samsung Mobile. According to Steve, the new employer is in no way affiliated with the Cyanogenmod ROM nor will his new job affect the ROMs progress. It looks like Samsung finally noticed the fine work Steve does and decided to bring him on board, hopefully making stock Samsung Android devices of tomorrow faster, more efficient and all around better.
If you recall, several months back Samsung gave the CyanogenMod team several Galaxy S II phones to hack and crack. It goes without saying we’re stoked — Stoked! — to see what Steve can do at Samsung as well as how the CyanogenMod project progresses from here on out.
From everyone here at Gadgetsteria: Good luck Steve!
Because no Android device is truly in tip top shape until a custom ROM has been applied, we bring you news that Cyanogenmod 7.1 RC1 is now available. The more notable features added to the roster include the ability to adjust display brightness simply by sliding your finger on the status bar as well as Bluetooth mouse support. The full changelog, however, is rather lengthy. Of course your best bet is to just download the latest RC1 build and find out for yourself just how awesome Android can be when helped along by talented devs.
Root away…
Android enthusiasts rockin’ a Galaxy S phone can now officially partake of Cyanogenmod 7. Today, the Android hacker announced that the stock Galaxy S, AT&T Captivate, and T-Mobile Vibrant will have their official status completed by way of new ROM nightlies dropping tonight.
We happen to have a Captivate in house currently running the Serendipity 6.4 ROM and have been mighty pleased thus far. But being the nerds that we are, we can’t wait to give the new guy a try. Based on previous positive experiences running Cyanogenmod on an original DROID, we’d advise you to do the same. Let us know how it goes for you!
One of the most popular Android ROMs, Cyanogenmod, has been updated with some very important features. First and foremost — bug fixes. Cyanogenmod 7.0.2 contains a lot of ‘em. Second, support for the original Motorola Droid that debuted in November 2009 is now added as is support for several other handsets (detailed in the changelog).
While hardware manufacturers and carriers give up on devices far too soon, we thankfully have the support of a vast developer community to keep things moving along.
Android rooters will be pleased to know that CyanogenMod 7.0 has finally hit stable/release status. The announcement comes after several months of beta after beta and continuous testing. Updates over the previous 6.x versions include a new core built off of the latest Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread release and many other new features meticulously detailed in the official changelog. Despite an increasing amount of ROM developers jumping into the game, Cyanogenmod remains one of the top go-to choices for Android users in search of good, clean custom ROMs.
If you give CyanogenMod 7.0 a try, be sure to let us know how it goes for ya!
Android fanatics looking for the latest and greatest need to stop by Cyanogenmod’s website and have a look around, as the latest 6.0 RC1 Rom is now available for the taking. I’ve been using 6.0 RC1 for around 12 hours now without a single force close in sight. It’s rock solid stable and super fast. Though, I did kick ADW launcher off and replaced it with Launcher Pro Beta (personal favorite). Other than that, I’ve left it bone stock.
If you’re a past fan of Cyanogenmod Roms or simply want to try something new, give Cyanogenmod’s roms a chance today. Let us know how you like it!
Android power users know that the only thing that stands between a decent Android device and a great Android device is a well needed root. Even though Android comes fairly aplomb with features and functionality from the factory, there’s still areas that can be built upon. Not to mention, getting “official releases” weeks before they drop is fun too.
With that said, CyanogenMod 6 (Google it if you don’t know what it is) is moving along quite well according to a new status report on CM’s website. Front and center are the latest Nexus One and Moto Droid ports. Based on CM’s claims, we could even see a functioning, albeit experimental CM 6 ROM by this weekend!
Progress on other ports is progressing relatively well also. Namely, the Dream/Saphire, Desire, Incredible, and Evo are all on the test bench as well. Though, it’ll be a few more days before any ROM, experimental or not, is available for download for the aforementioned phones.
Seeking more info? Hit up CyanogenMod and unlock the true power of your device!
