Well-known custom ROM developer of Android operating system CyanogenMod has just released supports to some mid-range smartphones, including Samsung Galaxy S5 and Galaxy S5 Duos. The update will bring in CyanogenMod's native features and improvements.

CyanogenMod released earlier yesterday that the team behind the alternative Android developer will now be expanding to some mid-range smartphones in the market under Samsung, HTC, Motorola, Huawei, Xiaomi, Oppo, and LG, among others. This means the Android 5.1.1 Lollipop update is imminent to roll out to Galaxy S5 and Galaxy S5 Duos.

Some lucky recipients of the ROM are HTC One M8, Galaxy S4, Galaxy Note 4, LG G3, Motorola Moto G (2014), Moto E (2015), Sony Xperia Z3, and many others.

The Android-based custom ROM will bring in CyanogenMod's IMAP idle support, power management capacity, and security patches. Here's a quick rundown to its features:

·         More wallpapers

·         Livedisplay

·         LCD density

·         Notification manager

·         Lock screen visualizer

·         Ambient display

·         Gestures

·         Search bar on Recents menu

Aside from the Samsung Galaxy phones, Cyanogen will also support the following phones:

·         Huawei Honor 4

·         Huawei Hono 4x

·         Huawei Ascend Mate 2

·         Huawei Snapto

·         Motorola Moto E (2015)

·         Motorola Moto G (2015)

·         Xiaomi Mi3w

·         Xiaomi Mi4

·         Smartfren AndroMax Q

·         WileyFox

·         Oppo R7

·         Oppo R7 Plus

·         Oppo R5 Plus

·         Oppo Find 5

·         Oppo Find N1

·         Oppo Find 7

·         Oppo Find N3

·         LG G3

·         HTC One M8

If download is already available, here's a few friendly tips to remember:

1.       Before proceeding with the custom upgrade to Android 5.1.1 lollipop, here's a few tip to remember:

2.       Make sure device is rooted.

3.       Charge it up to at least 70%.

4.       Make sure the model number is qualified. Otherwise, it will brick the device. Qualified Galaxy S4 unit has model number GT-I9505. Check it on Settings > About phone > Model number.

5.       Proceeding with the download might void its warranty if it is under a mobile carrier.