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CyanogenMod isn’t just one of the most popular custom Android ROMs. It’s one of the most stable. So a lot of testing goes into each new release — which is why it’s been more than a year since the first CyanogenMod 10.1 nightly builds starting going out and it’s just now that the team is dropping the beta and release candidate labels and rolling out the first “stable” builds of CM 10.1.
The software is a custom version of Android based on Google Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean, and includes a number of additional apps and features. While some folks like to call the stable build the “final” release, development of CyanogenMod 10.1 will continue — but developers will focus on adding new features. The move to stable basically means that if you have a supported device, CM10.1 should run reasonably well on it.
Not every Android device will get a stable build of CyanogenMod 10.1 right away. But if you’ve got a device that’s been getting the recent release candidate builds, the stable version should be available soon.
CyanogenMod 10.1 can basically turn any supported Android device into one that feels a bit more like a Google Nexus device. But even if you have a Nexus phone or tablet, there are some reasons to try CyanogenMod. For instance, you can install themes, customize the quick settings panel, adjust items in the status bar or adjust notification light settings. The software also comes with its own music player and file manager apps.
Those features might not sound as exciting as, say, the Halo notifications or PIE controls in Paranoid Android. But the CyanogenMod team has been working on some pretty innovative things lately, including per-app incognito mode and a mini-camera that you can access from the quick settings.
Is this for hp touchpad too
I wish. I want to get CM on my TouchPad but it’s such a hodge podge abortive mess full of problems and quirks, I don’t see the TouchPad ever getting a stable release. I am thankful people are working on it but from an outsider looking in, there is no formal direction. Go try asking a question on their forums if you’re a newb – you’ll get your ass chewed out. It’s a geeks OS implementation and unless you like a LOT of problems do NOT install it.
Thank soon enough I’m sure
Give me you’re email address, I will help you with working cm-10 for you’re HP Touchpad.
I am pretty satisfied with CM 10 on my Touchpad, although there are some issues like NO bluetooth.
https://rootzwiki.com/topic/31548-rom-guide-0418-how-to-install-jcsullins-cm10-preview-builds-edited-62113/