Every mobile platform has its advantages and
disadvantages, and when it comes to Android, its
openness is perhaps the strongest argument in its
favor. And it’s true that Android’s open nature has made
various projects possible which couldn’t have existed
on other operating systems – such as the famous
CyanogenMod line of custom ROMs. They have
traditionally been aimed at owners of Android devices
that haven’t yet received official updates from their
manufacturers, as well as those who just want a
different, more customizable experience. And now,
owners of the Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 who want to try
out the latest version of Android – 5.0 Lollipop – can do
that with the use of yet another CyanogenMod release.
In fact, the ROM actually comes with Android 5.0.1, so it
also has some of the latest improvements of the
operating system, as well as some custom changes
specially prepared by the ROM’s developers. Interested
users will have to download a CyanogenMod Android
5.0.1 Lollipop CM12 image, keeping in mind that it’s still
officially in alpha – so there are some potential issues
with it.
Still, according to most users’ reports, the current
release is quite stable and usable, and doesn’t contain
many bugs at all. On the other hand, issues that come
up are usually addressed relatively quickly by the
developers of the custom mod, so users who encounter
any problems are encouraged to report them.
It’s been reported that most standard features of the
operating system are functional in this release,
including GPS, Bluetooth, sound and vibration, as well as
most of the sensors. However, some of the core
features are also known to contain issues (or missing
functionality altogether), most notably calls/SMS,
camera and Wi-Fi. Users are advised to proceed at their
own risk, as some of the affected regions of the
operating system are critical ones, and this might not be
the ideal release for everyday use.
In addition, users should always keep in mind that
installing a custom ROM – CyanogenMod or otherwise
– voids a device’s warranty. This makes the situation of
running into potential issues particularly tricky, as users
have to know how to resolve them themselves; or at
least know how to look for solutions. However, those
who install CyanogenMod and similar custom ROMs
tend to be the more tech-savvy users in the first place.
So far, the developers of CyanogenMod have been doing
a great job supporting the Android community,
particularly the users of various devices that are yet to
be updated officially. There’s a reason why this specific
custom ROM has been enjoying such great support and
popularity among Android fans, and it will hopefully be
developed even further.
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