Can I use Cyanogen Mod?

[GlassToTheArson]

I'm using the SCH-I545, for ref.

I was wondering, can I use Cyanogen mod on my device? And if so, is it worth it? I've got zero clue what I'm doing with all this ROM business, but I seemed to be able to root my phone easy enough.

 

[chrisxpierce]

Maybe this may help: Devices - CyanogenMod

 

[GlassToTheArson]

Is there anything I should know before I dive into this?

 

[chrisxpierce]

Just be sure that your specific device is supported, make sure you back up your phone, read all faq's on their site about the rom; basically saying, just read everything first!

Good Luck!

Chris

 

[GlassToTheArson]

Thanks for the info!

 

[chrisxpierce]

You are quite welcome!

 

[GlassToTheArson]

Man, the more I look into this, the more daunting it becomes

 

[chrisxpierce]

It was to me as well in the beginning. Just don't do it now, sleep on it, and read all reviews on cyanogenmod. I personally didn't like it because I never had much luck on it being stable on my phone, no big issue, just small things I noticed. Just read, and watch videos until you either convince yourself to, or not to! :-D

The daunting task you mentioned, is it because you're not rooted and have to do that as well?

 

[GlassToTheArson]

Nope, I'm rooted. It's all the talk of flashing ROMs and what not. Not to mention I can't figure out for the life of me how to completely back up my phone.

Here is the guide I used to root mine.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2380325

 

[chrisxpierce]

Just goto to recovery and choose the backup option. This screenshots your current working Rom. I use a program call Rom Manager, it has options built in, to backup, restore and numerous other Rom options.

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[chrisxpierce]

https://forums.androidcentral.com/e...6utm_term%3Drom+manager+backup&token=oIhTVhWy

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[GlassToTheArson]

I tried the recovery thing and there wasn't a backup option. I downloaded Rom Manager, and I'm poking around. Does Titanium work for a complete back up?

I just used the back up rom option in Rom Manager and the menu it takes me to, still doesn't have a back up option

 

[chrisxpierce]

I don't use TIBU for backing up my phone, so not sure about that. But man, that's really weird not having that backup option.

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[chrisxpierce]

Are you using twrp ?

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[GlassToTheArson]

No I used the other option it gave me

 

[chrisxpierce]

So you're not using TWRP Recovery? You must be using CWM? I would not flash any roms until you figure this backup issue out. I'm hitting the sack, I'll check on ya tomorrow.

Chris

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[GlassToTheArson]

Yeah, I'm definitely not doing anything until I can back up my phone. Have a good one though, thanks for the help

 

[kkapoorr]

What recovery are you on? Ur should be having the Backup and restore option.

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[GlassToTheArson]

Well Rom Manager says I'm currently on TWRP

 

[chrisxpierce]

Here's what the recovery window should look like. Perhaps someone else here can offer some assistance that may have your specific phone.

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