Saturday 15 October 2011

CyanogenMod 7.1 Brings Screenshots, Performance Improvements, and Other Small Tweaks to Android [Android Downloads]

By Whitson Gordon Oct 10, 2011 1:00 PM 38,552 115

CyanogenMod 7.1 Brings Screenshots, Performance Improvements, and Other Small Tweaks to AndroidAndroid (rooted): The latest version of CyanogenMod, the popular Android ROM, doesn't include any groundbreaking changes, but instead focuses on adding small tweaks and settings that make your Android device more configurable and perform better.

CyanogenMod 7.1 updates your phone to Android 2.3.7, and brings in a ton of small changes and conveniences, which are what really make custom ROMs great. Some of our favorite changes in this release include:

Improve ADWLauncher scrolling/zoom performanceOption to disable vibration while in-callImprove notification swipe-to-clearWake on volume key optionSupport for revoking application permissionsControl brightness by sliding on statusbarOption to hide hold button during callSupport for launching apps via gestures in the backgroundScreenshot feature via power menuMute camera shutter option

In addition, this release brings CyanogenMod to a ton of new devices, both old and new, like the Samsung Galaxy S, the Motorola Droid 2, and the Motorola Droid X, among others. Check out the blog post below to see all the new supported devices, and hit up the changelog to see all the new features in version 7.1.

CyanogenMod is a free download for Android devices.

CyanogenMod-7.1 Released! | CyanogenMod Blog

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