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CyanogenMod 11.0 M8 - out today

By Preslav Kateliev

Published: Jul 08, 2014, 10:00 AM

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At the time of writing this article, the CyanogenMod downloads page is churning out the ROMs of the mod's latest snapshot – 11.0 M8. Currently, there is support for 28 devices, notably the Sony Xperia Z1, Samsung Galaxy Note 3, Google Nexus 5, Xiaomi Mi2, Oppo Find 7A and OnePlus One. Support for more devices is going to increase to around 80 (including the Sony Xperia Z2, according to the changelog) throughout the month.

CyanogenMod 11.0 M8 is making a move to Android 4.4.4 and brings some new features - notably the VPN fixes, custom home-screen grid sizes and the"Heads-up" notifications – floating cards that appear above whatever you are doing. The mod adds a useful Do Not Disturb function - you can select the specific apps that you don’t want interrupted by notifications. (For alternate methods to get "Heads-up" on your 4.0+ device – check this article)

Full changelog follows below:

# 11.0.0 M8

Common: Android 4.4.4 (Google)
New Devices: Sony Xperia Z2 (sirius); Xiaomi Mi2 (aries); Oppo Find 7a/s (find7); OnePlus One (bacon)
Common: Fix VPN issues related to 4.4.3 merge
Common: Enable 'Heads Up' notification mode (Settings > Notifications)
Settings: 'Interface' replaced by 'Status Bar', 'Notification Drawer', and 'Gestures'
Settings: Moved 'Expanded Desktop' to 'Display'
Settings: Moved all lock screen related items to 'Lock Screen' and removed duplicates from 'Security'
Settings: Moved 'Navigation Bar' layout control to 'Buttons'
Trebuchet: Custom Homescreen grid size
Trebuchet: Add Protected Apps feature
Trebuchet: Add Search Panel (Google Now) option
WhisperPush: No longer ignores 'Blacklist'
Futex: Protect against Towelroot
Various small bugfixes, global and device-specific

source: Reddit via Androidcentral

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Preslav, a member of the PhoneArena team since 2014, is a mobile technology enthusiast with a penchant for integrating tech into his hobbies and work. Whether it's writing articles on an iPad Pro, recording band rehearsals with multiple phones, or exploring the potential of mobile gaming through services like GeForce Now and Steam Link, Preslav's approach is hands-on and innovative. His balanced perspective allows him to appreciate both Android and iOS ecosystems, focusing on performance, camera quality, and user experience over brand loyalty.

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