CM12 ROM for Nexus 6! [Lollipop 5.0.2]

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The official CyanogenMod 12 (CM12) is out for the Nexus 6! CyanogenMod ROMS are the most widely used and available custom ROM for Android and for a good reason. CyanogenMod is supported for thousands of devices and help older legacy devices still be able to update to the latest version Android even when they don't officially get an update from the manufacture. 

CM12 ROM for the Nexus 6 is the very first official build that was released today! The first build includes profiles like work, home, night, etc. These profiles can be each individually changed to your preference. CM12 also includes status bar brightness control, volume to wake up device, weather in the status bar, and options to change the way the navigation keys react to input, however I haven't been able to get that feature to work! 

This ROM also includes AudioFX for advanced sound setting options and also Music app. The basics like WiFi, data, Bluetooth, calling, camera, etc all work great! With all the essential parts of CM12 working great you can use this ROM as a daily driver! 

Download CM12 ROM for Nexus 6 using the download links below!

Download CM12 ROM for Nexus 6
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Cyanogen Theme Showcase App for Android!

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If you didn't already hear CyanogenMod recently released a new app called, Cyanogen Theme Showcase app for Android. The name of the app says it all, it's a theme app for CyanogenMod ROMS that will work if your on CM M7 or above. 

It is a clean app that allows you to apply themes (hopefully more in the future) and gives you the option if you would like to only apply a select few like the boot animation, lockscreen wallpaper, homescreen wallpaper, system UI, sounds, etc. Some themes support all these options, while others only support a few. 

Overall this app is very easy to use and even easier to apply certain parts of the themes. Unfortunately majority of the current available themes are paid, but there a couple that are free that help get the job done. 

Go ahead and download Cyanogen Theme Showcase app for Android using the link below! 

Download Cyanogen Theme Showcase app for Android

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Easy step guide to install the new CyanogenMod CM 11 Nightlies on your Nexus 7 2013 Wi Fi tablet

No techie in their right mind likes the default Android interface provided by Google.  The Nexus 7 2013 is a fabulous piece of engineering but to master its full potential, you need to root the tablet.  CyanogenMod CM 11 Nightly for Android 4.4.2 KITKAT has been released and is pretty stable version.  So if you are really into rooting your Nexus 7 2013 and installing the best CM there is on it, read on.

First and foremost you have to root your Nexus 7 2013 and it is a very easy process.  To root it you should download this two files

1. TWRP Image if you want earlier TWRP images visit this site

2. SuperSU (This is the latest one kindly visit this page to read more)  

Now that you have downloaded the above two files, you should back up your Nexus 7 2013 before you embark on any adventure. Back up your contacts using your Gmail account, back up your SMS, images, songs, settings etc.  Also ensure that your Nexus 7 2013 is fully charged up before you begin this process.

Next head over to the Settings Menu in your Tablet to enable USB debugging. 

“Settings > Applications > Development > USB debugging”

Once you have enabled the USB debugging proceed as under. 

Copy the TWRP image into the fastboot folder, and the SuperSU into the device’s internal memory, then turn off your device.

Boot your Nexus 7 into Fastboot Mode by pressing and holding Volume Down and Power keys together until some text appears on screen.

Connect your device to your PC and open a command prompt in the fastboot folder (hold Shift and Right-click on desktop and then choose Open Command Prompt).

Type : fastboot flash openrecovery-twrp-2.6.3.1-flo.img (or change the image name to whatever image you may use)

Once the command is executed, choose RECOVERY from Fastboot menu and enter Recovery Mode.

From there choose Flash Zip from SD card, and choose the SuperSU zip file that you had copied into the memory earlier.

Once the process is done, select go back, and then “reboot system now”.

Once the device reboots, congratulations, you have rooted your Nexus 7 2013. In case you get stuck in the process just long press the power button and follow the process again.

Now that you have rooted your Nexus 7 2013, you can install the CyanogenMod CM 11 Nightly very easily.  To do so you have to download this two files :

1. Nightly Custom ROM (This is the latest one, you can download the older one if you wish from this page but the latest the merrier)

2. Android 4.4 GAPPS package

Once you have downloaded the above two files, lets proceed with putting the CM11 Android 4.4.2 Nightly on your Nexus 7 2013.

Connect the tablet to your computer. Move both zip files to the tablets internal storage. After the files are copied, disconnect your tablet from your computer. Don’t unzip any of the files.

Power off the tablet.

Boot your 2013 Nexus 7 into recovery mode. Make sure that you are using the most recent version of your preferred custom recovery so that it will be able to flash Android 4.4 ROMs.

To be safe, create a NANDROID backup. Just tap on Backup and swipe to confirm the process. (Those using ClockWorkMod recovery can tap ‘backup and restore’, name your file, and save it)

Factory reset your tablet. For TWRP: press Wipe, then swipe to confirm. For CWM: select ‘wipe data/ factory reset’, confirm.

Install the CM11 Nightly ROM. If you have used the TWRP as I have said above, you need to press Install, browse and go to the CM Nightly Zip File you have saved in the internal storage and then swipe to confirm installation.  Those using CWM to root their tablets : tap ‘install zip from sdcard’, then ‘choose zip from sdcard’ and navigate to the CM 11 Nightly zip file. Confirm to install.

Install the Gapps zip after the new ROM is installed. Like above TWRP: press Install, find Gapps zip, confirm the process; CWM: select ‘choose zip from sdcard’ once again, find the Gapps file and confirm the process.

When both files are installed, come back to the main recovery screen and reboot your tablet (TWRP: press Reboot, then System/

CWM: select ‘reboot system now’)

Congratulations, you now have the CyanogenMods CM 11 on your Nexus 7 2013. You can now use the Nexus 7 2013 to install your choicest Apps, launchers, themes and other goodies.

Disclaimer : Rooting voids warranty and may brick your Nexus 7 2013, the above information is given for educational purpose only.  comboupdates will not be responsible for any mishap that occur.

CyanogenMod ScreenCast Screen Recorder Review & How to Install!

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CyanogenMod's ScreenCast screen recorder allows you to easily record your screen, sounds from your phone, and your microphone all at the same time. This feature is especially useful for YouTubers who would rather record a video directly from their Android screen and not from a camera. 

ScreenCast app is great when it works because of how smooth the video playback is, even if your swiping across the screen quickly!

However, there are a few issues that I ran into while using the feature. After using ScreenCast I played back the video, but I noticed that the microphones were so sensitive that it picked up the sound of the finger across the screen. 

The CyanogenMod team did a great job of making ScreenCast possible, but there are still a few bugs to be fixed until it's a great app! 

Note: 
- You MUST be running on a CyanogenMod 11 ROM.
- Some phones like the Galaxy S4 can install the APK, but playback of the recording doesn't work.

How to Install: 

1. Go into Settings > Security > and check mark "Unknown sources".

2. Download CyanogenMod ScreenCast screen recorder APK to your phone using the link below.
Download CyanogenMod ScreenCast Screen Recorder APK

3. Open up the File Manager app on your phone, locate the APK, then tap and install it.

4. You will now have a new app called "Screencast" in your app drawer.

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CM11 Android 4.4 KitKat ROM for Galaxy S4! [GT-i9505/T-Mobile/AT&T/Canadian]

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CyanogenMod 11 Android 4.4 KitKat ROM is now available for the Galaxy S4 GT-i9505, T-Mobile, AT&T, and Canadian variants! Even though that CyanogenMod hasn't officially released CM11 to the public, that doesn't mean we still can't enjoy the sweet taste on our Galaxy S4! 

This ROM doesn't include all your usual CM11 features, but it does come with a few like, Quick Toggles, Themes, and lockscreen options. This ROM has almost everything working expect for HDR, WiDi, and taking more than 1 picture with the stock camera. 

CyanogenMod 11 does include the Google Experience launcher with the "Okay Google" feature working flawlessly and is stable. For the most part this ROM can be used as a daily driver, but to be sure try it out on your day off and see if it's worth keeping! 

Download CyanogenMod 11 ROM for Galaxy S4 using the links below!

Download CyanogenMod 11 ROM for Galaxy S4 GT-i9505, T-Mobile, AT&T, Canadian
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Download Loki Doki - AT&T users flash this after ROM!

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CyanogenMod cLock Widget for Android! (Chronus)

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If you ever tried out the ROM, CyanogenMod then you know it comes with the widget cLock, a pretty clean, easy to use, clock, alarm, and weather widget that you can add on your homescreen and lockscreen.

Now the same developer who created cLock has created a widget call Chronus that is the exact same as cLock, but is available free in the Play Store for anyone to use. This widget is one of my favorite widgets, because it's not too fancy and makes your screen look very clean!

Using Chronus you can select options between the clock, weather, alarm, and calendar. Within those settings you can modify the bold text, change the color of the text (my favorite), and do some other neat things, while still making the widget clean and sleek!

Download Chronus for free from the Play Store using the link below!

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