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CyanogenMod 7.1 custom Android firmware released - Update

 

The project developers have announced CyanogenMod the release of version 7.1 of their firmware modified Android. According to Android programmer and project founder Steve Kondik (AKA "cyanogen"), the major update follows a long delay due to a number of issues, including problems with the automated build system However, Kondik says that he hopes to "speed up our release process in the future ".

Like the 7.0.x branch, CyanogenMod 7.1 is based on the source code for Android 2.3 "Gingerbread", devices specifically 2.3.7, and now includes support for building on 68th Enhancements in the new version include brightness control settings from the status bar, the addition of a "copy all" option in the context menu option and a "mark all read" MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service). Users can launch apps using gestures and optionally hide the hold button during a call.

For devices with built-in FM tuners, FM status can be shown on the lock screen and FM seeks support has been added. Other changes include Bluetooth mouse and tethering support, profile and lock screen improvements, wake on a volume and a mute option key camera shutter option, as well as a camera timer and a touch-to-focus feature. Support for revoking permissions application has also been added.

Kondik notes that the project has continued to grow and improve thanks to support from the mobile industry. For example, Sony Ericsson recently helped the team by providing more than 20 devices for development use, along with technical assistance and hardware drivers. Several other vendors have also reached out to the project in recent months. Kondik added that a porting guide and information on how vendors can get involved with the project is pre soon.

The CyanogenMod project offers free community-built custom ROMs that don't include Google's custom closed-source applications, such as GMail, Google Maps and YouTube. The custom ROMs are popular as they are often more up-to-date than the official model-specific Android releases and will typically extend a phones capabilities. To date, nearly 700,000 devices have been registered running the custom firmware.

More details about the release, including a list of new devices since 7.0 and a full list of changes, can be found in a post on the CyanogenMod blog and in the change log. The developers advise users to install CyanogenMod 7.1 via ROM Mananger; installation instructions and details of how to "root" various devices can be found on the project's wiki. Alternatively, users can manually download the custom ROM from the project's mirror network. Upgrading from any previous 7.0.x release or nightly build "should be smooth" and no restore should be required.

The H reminds users that, as with all custom firmware, inexperienced users are not advised to flash their devices as they could unintentionally "brick" them, resulting in a complete loss of functionality.

 

Update: The developers note that a number of devices are still "in beta status". These include the HTC Sensation (Pyramid), LG Optimus 3D and HP's TouchPad tablet, which ships with the WebOS mobile operating system. The developers say that they are currently working on an installer for the TouchPad that will allow users to load their Android ROM alongside WebOS, providing a dual-boot option. A demonstration video of the "ACME Installer" is available on YouTube.

 

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tomorrow i'll install it...just need to figure out how

my friend already has it, and is working perfectly

only annoying bugs: bluetooth and video recording dont work....but it really speeds up the system

it has also an in-build overclock app...i'll put it from 667 mhz to 800 mhz

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I never flashed a ROM still..nothing good for Galaxy S 4G

 

and if my phone is 1ghz, what is safe to overclock to? Less than 1.6ghz?

im not an expert but i think from 1 to 1,6 is way to much

but i dont think u even need to overclock...ur phone should already work perfectly

i will just try to flash mine and put CM7 on it...if its still slow i'll overclock it

my phone: samsung galaxy 3 (gt-i5800)

 

 

@Try to install other Kernel.

 

 

what does it?

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What cell do you have? and ROM? nightly or stable?

 

samsung galaxy 3 (gt-i5800) with standard android 2.2

i will put on CM7 stable...atm i only have mobile internet...in 2-3 days i'll flash it

i read CM has also custom kernel integrated which should work perfectly

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samsung galaxy 3 (gt-i5800) with standard android 2.2

i will put on CM7 stable...atm i only have mobile internet...in 2-3 days i'll flash it

i read CM has also custom kernel integrated which should work perfectly

Kernel FuguMod 2.4 read it before install it

CM7 2.3.7 Rom read it before install it

ICS Mod for galaxy 3

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THX papito, but i'll just change to cm7

 

i dont understand much of these things and i dont want to mess up my mobile phone

maybe later on when im bored i'll add ICS looks

2.2 = froyo

2.3 = gingerbread, better and faster.

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2.2 = froyo

2.3 = gingerbread, better and faster.

cm7 is based on 2.3

just flashed it...worked all fine

atm i have no apps on it...ofc its faster now

cm mod has many nice feature on it ! !! !

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