Will Your Phone Get CyanogenMod 9? A Look at the Unofficial ICS Flowchart
What CyanogenMod 9 was
CyanogenMod was a popular custom Android firmware built by volunteers. Version 9 was based on Ice Cream Sandwich. It was an unofficial route to a newer Android version for phones whose makers had not provided one.
What the flowchart did
The chart appeared on the project’s social media page and spread quickly. Readers could follow it with their device model to see whether it would likely receive CyanogenMod 9. The author shared it while searching for official Ice Cream Sandwich update news for other phones.
Things to keep in mind
- Installing custom firmware is unofficial and can void a warranty.
- Mistakes during flashing can leave a phone unusable.
- Support lists change, so the chart from that time would not be reliable now.
Status today
CyanogenMod 9 and Ice Cream Sandwich are long obsolete, and the chart no longer applies to current devices.
Frequently asked questions
Was CM9 an official update?
No. It was a community project, separate from the phone maker's official updates.
What was it based on?
Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich.
Should I still use this chart?
No. It reflects plans from the time and is no longer a useful guide.