The developers of custom firmware CyanogenMod have first nightly builds based on Android 4.2.2. for the HTC One flagship published. The alternative firmware is intended as a replacement for the version 4.1.2 used by the manufacturer. For the installation it is necessary to unlock the bootloader, what HTC officially supported. Then pass the appropriate recovery must be loaded to the device. Afterwards CyanogenMod leave 10.1 and install the Google apps. The process is explained in detail in the XDA-Developers forum.
uploading the CyanogenMod option works in the test with the HTC one problem. Android 4.2.2 is working stable and supports special features of HTC smartphones. The camera app is optimized for example with a reduced number of pixels very special photographic technique of the HTC device. In addition, the custom ROM using the area above the HTC logo as additional hardware switch. Clicking on it does appear the menu of the app. With a wiping gesture on the logo on the user interface opens Google Now. The individual switches can be assigned, if necessary, with other functions. The built-in firmware update procedure via WLAN for new builds also works flawlessly. In addition, the custom ROM offers the ability to add more features. With a special patch and the app can be PDroid example, the data of greed apps limit.
Except for the HTC One offers CyanogenMod Android 4.2.2 for the recently released high-end smartphones Samsung Galaxy S4 and Sony Xperia Z to. Total provides the developer community for over 70 models custom ROMs based on the latest Android version. Thus can be with these devices, the latest version of the mobile operating system use, without having to wait for updates by the manufacturer. Often it takes months before this – if at all – post updates
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This situation is likely to be next to the additional functions, improved battery life and higher performance, the main reason for the popularity of CyanogenMod offered. With over 1.8 million users, it is the most popular community-based Android distribution. When one adds the alternatives based on CyanogenMod, you come on over 5 million users. Recently, the developers have introduced the first release candidate based on Android 4.2.2, which offer a higher stability than ordinary nightlies. This represents more than 40 devices. A publication of the final version should be done within a few weeks.
HTC One with CyanogenMod 10.1 and PDroid patch adds more features and better privacy. 
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