CyanogenMod 9 and Ice Cream Sandwich: What the Team Said About Timing
The announcement
The Android 4.0 source code had been released the previous Monday. Given how quickly CyanogenMod usually moves, a fast start was expected. The project lead confirmed that the long coding hours had begun and asked people to wait at least two months.
What the author hoped for
The author said they usually leave rooting and custom firmware to the specialists, but this news was too interesting to skip. The hope was a stable CyanogenMod release on many supported phones by then, ideally with early test builds called nightlies available sooner for loyal followers. Neither outcome was confirmed in the original post.
The decision it created
The author described the choice as a dilemma:
- Buy the Galaxy Nexus and get Ice Cream Sandwich right away.
- Wait for CyanogenMod and keep an existing phone with LTE and microSD support, while gaining Ice Cream Sandwich and extra features.
Status today
Both the Galaxy Nexus and CyanogenMod 9 are long outdated. Custom firmware also carries risk, including voided warranties and bricked devices.
Frequently asked questions
What was CyanogenMod?
A community made version of Android installed in place of the phone maker's own software.
Why did people compare it with the Galaxy Nexus?
Both offered Ice Cream Sandwich, but CyanogenMod could run on phones people already owned.
Did it arrive in two months?
The original post does not say, so the actual release timing is not covered here.