[NOTE]Please note, I am not officially affiliated with CyanogenMod or any developer related to CyanogenMod. I merely act as evangelist, spreading their awesomeness throughout the Galaxy Nexus forum. If you use and appreciate their work, I suggest going to CyanogenMod | Android Community Rom based on Gingerbread and donating to the hardworking developers behind these roms.[/NOTE]
[WARN]Remember, flashing is serious business. Don't mess around and be careful. If you take precautions, you will be rewarded with such sorcery as power widgets, infinite home screens, and smooth buttery speed.[/WARN]
Latest Release Candidates:
Verizon/Toro Latest RC - 6/26/12 - http://get.cm/get/jenkins/3516/cm-9.0.0-RC1-toro.zip
GSM/Maguro Latest RC - 6/26/12 - http://get.cm/get/jenkins/3502/cm-9.0.0-RC1-maguro.zip
Spring/Toroplus Latest RC - 6/26/12 - http://get.cm/get/jenkins/3517/cm-9.0.0-RC1-toroplus.zip
Latest Nightlies:
Verizon/Toro Latest Nightly Release - 6/25/12 - http://get.cm/get/jenkins/3379/cm-9-20120625-NIGHTLY-toro.zip
GSM/Maguro Latest Nightly Release - 6/25/12 - http://get.cm/get/jenkins/3378/cm-9-20120625-NIGHTLY-maguro.zip
Sprint/Toroplus Latest Nightly Release - 6/25/12 - http://get.cm/get/jenkins/3384/cm-9-20120625-NIGHTLY-toroplus.zip
Latest GAPPS:
Latest GAPPS Release - 4/29/12 - Goo.im Downloads - Downloading gapps-ics-20120429-signed.zip
Where you can find the Nightlies/GAPPS generally:
Nightlies (Toro) - CyanogenMod Mirror Network - Powered by TDRevolution
Nightlies (Maguro) - CyanogenMod Mirror Network - Powered by TDRevolution
GAPPS (both) - Goo-inside.me Downloads - Browsing latest
Changelogs:
General - BBQLog - CyanogenMod Changelog
Some edits/clarifications:
What is a nightly? A nightly is essentially an experimental build that gets updated frequently--usually at night--hence the name. You should expect bugs, but FWIW, this current set of nightlies have been some of the stablest I've ever seen (CM6 and CM7 included).
Here's how to flash nightlies. This is based upon my practices. You may deviate and do whatever you please; that's entirely within your rights .
Remember folks; the keys to a good flashing experience are always the same--keep your backups handy, keep your nightlies/GAPPS sorted, and always wipe. When in doubt wipe. Take your time, be patient, etc.
Disclaimer - I have no affiliation with CyanogenMod, Cyanogen, or anyone on the dev team. I am simply a big fan of their work dating back to my DINC days. They made me discover the love of flashing and, at its core, Android. Thus, I have posted this for two reasons: (1) so GN owners can have a resource for their nightly fix; and (2) so people were aware of CM (official) for the GN. I am not responsible for their builds, for your flashing practices, or general conduct outside of my own. So please, be careful, use diligence, and happy flashing!
[WARN]Remember, flashing is serious business. Don't mess around and be careful. If you take precautions, you will be rewarded with such sorcery as power widgets, infinite home screens, and smooth buttery speed.[/WARN]
Latest Release Candidates:
Verizon/Toro Latest RC - 6/26/12 - http://get.cm/get/jenkins/3516/cm-9.0.0-RC1-toro.zip
GSM/Maguro Latest RC - 6/26/12 - http://get.cm/get/jenkins/3502/cm-9.0.0-RC1-maguro.zip
Spring/Toroplus Latest RC - 6/26/12 - http://get.cm/get/jenkins/3517/cm-9.0.0-RC1-toroplus.zip
Latest Nightlies:
Verizon/Toro Latest Nightly Release - 6/25/12 - http://get.cm/get/jenkins/3379/cm-9-20120625-NIGHTLY-toro.zip
GSM/Maguro Latest Nightly Release - 6/25/12 - http://get.cm/get/jenkins/3378/cm-9-20120625-NIGHTLY-maguro.zip
Sprint/Toroplus Latest Nightly Release - 6/25/12 - http://get.cm/get/jenkins/3384/cm-9-20120625-NIGHTLY-toroplus.zip
Latest GAPPS:
Latest GAPPS Release - 4/29/12 - Goo.im Downloads - Downloading gapps-ics-20120429-signed.zip
Where you can find the Nightlies/GAPPS generally:
Nightlies (Toro) - CyanogenMod Mirror Network - Powered by TDRevolution
Nightlies (Maguro) - CyanogenMod Mirror Network - Powered by TDRevolution
GAPPS (both) - Goo-inside.me Downloads - Browsing latest
Changelogs:
General - BBQLog - CyanogenMod Changelog
Some edits/clarifications:
- Toro = Verizon/CDMA/LTE GNex.
- Maguro = GSM/everyone else.
- The latest Toro release is 2/25, yet it was posted on 2/24 my time. There's also another nightly prior to the one I flashed--or perhaps I missed one while at work, who knows. Regardless, the latest is the greatest .
- A somewhat confusing changelog for the Toro nightlies can be found here: CyanogenMod nightlies changelog or here Gerrit Code Review
- If you use a custom kernel, then the Gamma Tuning option under Galaxy Nexus Settings/Advanced is greyed out.
What is a nightly? A nightly is essentially an experimental build that gets updated frequently--usually at night--hence the name. You should expect bugs, but FWIW, this current set of nightlies have been some of the stablest I've ever seen (CM6 and CM7 included).
Here's how to flash nightlies. This is based upon my practices. You may deviate and do whatever you please; that's entirely within your rights .
- Download both the latest nightly and, if there's a GAPPS change, the GAPPS file. Check the md5/hash if you wish (always good practice IMO). (FYI - I have a Nightlies folder on my SD card; it's a good idea to separate these from your normal ROMs b/c, well, orderliness is Godliness!)
- If you don't have a recent backup or if you want a backup, make a nandroid or use whatever app you ordinarily use for backups. (Take caution with restoring apps though; data in the apps prior to restoration/the new build may cause unwanted conflicts.)
- If, based upon the changelog, discussion, or talk of the latest nightly it appears that framework or massive changes have taken place from one build to another, I wipe data/factory reset. A massive change includes a new GAPPS as well (at least for me). So if there's a new GAPPS, do a factory reset!
- If none of the above has occurred--or if you did the above, then wipe cache and dalvik cache (the latter of which is under "Advanced" in CWM).
- Install/flash the nightly .zip.
- If you did a factory reset, then you must flash the GAPPS file as well. (See step #3).
- Some people do another cache/dalvik wipe after; I don't necessarily know why, but hey, if you want to then go right ahead.
- Reboot for profit.
Remember folks; the keys to a good flashing experience are always the same--keep your backups handy, keep your nightlies/GAPPS sorted, and always wipe. When in doubt wipe. Take your time, be patient, etc.
Disclaimer - I have no affiliation with CyanogenMod, Cyanogen, or anyone on the dev team. I am simply a big fan of their work dating back to my DINC days. They made me discover the love of flashing and, at its core, Android. Thus, I have posted this for two reasons: (1) so GN owners can have a resource for their nightly fix; and (2) so people were aware of CM (official) for the GN. I am not responsible for their builds, for your flashing practices, or general conduct outside of my own. So please, be careful, use diligence, and happy flashing!
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