CyanogenMod Installer app taken down from the Google Play Store

Andre Yoskowitz
28 Nov 2013 9:02

Cyanogen Inc. has confirmed that their CyanogenMod Installer application, which we reviewed here, has been removed from the Google Play Store.
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Today, we were contacted by the Google Play Support team to say that our CyanogenMod Installer application is in violation of Google Play's developer terms.
They advised us to voluntarily remove the application, or they would be forced to remove it administratively. We have complied with their wishes while we wait for a more favorable resolution.
To those unfamiliar with the application, it has a single function – to guide users to enable "ADB", a built in development and debugging tool, and then navigates the user to the desktop installer. The desktop application then performs the installation of the CyanogenMod on their Android device.
After reaching out to the Play team, their feedback was that though application itself is harmless, since it 'encourages users to void their warranty', it would not be allowed to remain in the store.

The company says it will continue to host the application, which can still be installed through the process known as 'sideloading.' Sideloading requires you to allow installation from unknown sources in the general settings of Android and then sending the file to your device through your choice of transfer options.