[Update: 5.0.2, Nexus 6 Added] First CyanogenMod 12 Nightlies, Built On Lollipop 5.0.2, Rolling Out To Select Devices

Android Police

By Jacob Long

Published Jan 6, 2015

We have been wondering for a while when we'd see Lollipop-based builds from CyanogenMod, and now is that time. For this first round of nightlies, 31 devices will be supported with many more to come in the near future. CyanogenMod 11, based on KitKat, will now be on a weekly update schedule until its M13 release, after which development will be frozen. While some bugs are to be expected, all supported devices should have core functions working smoothly right away.

Update: CyanogenMod has an error in their blog post, where they say these nightlies are based on 5.0.1. They are actually based on 5.0.2.

The first CyanogenMod 12 nightlies will lack some of the features the ROM is known for as work on Lollipop compatibility continues. Notable among those missing touches are the theme engine and all quick settings customizations, which are still being actively prepared for future releases. Some new, Lollipop-specific features from the Cyanogenmod team are on the way too, like a refreshed SMS app and ambient display tweaks.

Those who are using CyanogenMod 11 can go ahead and flash 12 over their current ROM. Just keep in mind that if the bugs turn you off, you will have to wipe data to revert back to 11. Also, the update process will remove any user-installed apps that aren't compatible with Lollipop. Your precious Xposed modules will be long gone.

At this point, the appeal will be more about Lollipop than CyanogenMod. Even with that said, the early state of development means you should stay away if you want stability. Nonetheless, this is an encouraging sign for those awaiting usable Android 5.0 ROMs for their devices.

Below is the list of supported devices on Day 1: