CyanogenMod 7.2 Release Candidate Reaches 70 Devices
What was announced
The project published its first release candidate of version 7.2. The ROM was built on Android 2.3.7, a Gingerbread release, and covered over 70 supported devices. That was a very wide range for a community ROM.
What a release candidate is
A release candidate is a build that is close to final. It sits between early test builds and a finished stable release. If no serious problems turn up, it can become the final version.
Download load
The post suggested that people who downloaded the ROM use the project’s torrent option to reduce the load on its servers. Server strain was a recurring issue for the project around that time. This page does not link to any download.
Cautions
Flashing a custom ROM carries risk for any phone, even with a release candidate. CyanogenMod 7.2 is also long outdated and no longer supported.
Frequently asked questions
Which Android version was it based on?
Android 2.3.7, a Gingerbread release.
How many devices did it support?
More than 70.
Why use a torrent?
It spreads the download load and eases the pressure on the project's servers.