The CyanogenMod Installer app helps users install the CyanogenMod ROM onto various devices seamlessly along with its Windows program counterpart. It debuted on the Play Store from beta on November 12 and was pulled 16 days later on November 27. Google requested the removal because it “encourages users to void their warranty” even though it does not violate the Play Store TOS. In fact, Google said the app itself was harmless; all it does is instruct users how to enable ADB and directs them to finish the process with the desktop program’s instructions.
So what does this mean for CyanogenMod Installer? Not much really, the app can still be sideloaded and works the same with the added steps of downloading the app, enabling app installs from unknown sources (enabling sideloading), and installing. I guess there’s an argument to be made that if it’s not in the Play Store, users don’t know about it, but I would counter with if users are looking for CyanogenMod, they’ll know where to find it. (Besides, users need to download the Windows program from the CyanogenMod site anyway.) The whole point of CyanogenMod Installer is to make installing the CyanogenMod ROM as easy as possible on a wide array of devices. I think it’s safe to say that most users didn’t stumble upon the CyanogenMod Installer in the Play Store and gave it a whirl, especially the uninitiated ones, they sought it. If you want to try CyanogenMod for yourself and would like to install it the easy way, the new installer is just same as the old one, it’s just in a new place. Click the button below to get started.
Source: CyanogenMod via Slashgear
