Forum Thread: Installing CM10 from Stock Android?

Isn't it root and then flash the rom with CWM?

I don't think it's that simple. Why use CyanogenMod anyway? Isn't stock good enough?

Stock is good but CM10 is better. Comes with more features and is pre-rooted also. More features and better battery life are just a few reasons to use CM10. If you want a better Android, use CM10. The speed increase is what makes CM10 the go-to Android rom.

Here are some simplified instructions:

1. unlock bootloader
2. install ClockworkMod Recovery
3. wipe your device
4. flash CM10 and gapps
5. reboot

Uhhh, I did some searching and i'm already a bit lost. Anyone have a better tutorial / directions???

I have a Mac too btw.

Heads up. There's a guide over here: Go From Stock to CyanogenMod on a Nexus 7 Using a Mac