How to Install CyanogenMod 12 (New Update)

CyanogenMod is a custom ROM for Android devices. It’s free, and it extends the capabilities of your device with themes, dramatically improved privacy functionality, and all sorts of UI/UX tweaks. If you have a rooted device, installing CyanogenMod is incredibly easy. The CM team created an app called CyanogenMod Installer that lets you download and flash the ROM with minimal technical knowledge. We will walk you through it here. Be sure to backup your data before you proceed.

For this guide you will need:

• Root access
• Unlocked bootloader

Step 1: Download CyanogenMod Installer

Visit get.cm from your Android device and download the .apk file.

Step 2: Enable Unknown Sources

Go to Settings > Security > Check Unknown Sources

Step 3: Install the App

Open the .apk file that you downloaded earlier, and install it.

Step 4: Follow the instructions

The CyanogenMod Install app will provide simple instructions. It will guide you to downloading the appropriate ROM for your device and flashing it through your recovery.

The rest is up to you! Follow the simple instruction in the app and you’ll be running CyanogenMod before your feet turn into hands and you walk upside down.