LineageOS Developer Deletes Support for 30 Smartphones and Tablets | .MD PUBLICATION

Created with the help of the CyanogenMod kernel and supported by the developer community, LineageOS is part of the preferences of those who wish to change the capabilities of their mobile phone by installing an alternative version of Android.

According to the developers of Lineage OS, the decision to reduce support was taken because of the lack of interest shown by the smartphone manufacturers, who "forgot" to provide security updates and updates. firmware fixes, even for recently launched devices. And since LineageOS ROMs are essentially only adaptations of the official Android ROMs, launching new versions is not possible without the indirect support of the manufacturers of these devices. For example, if for a given smartphone the latest version of the official operating system is Android 6.0, the passage of an edition of Lineage OS based on the Android 7.0 or 8.0 kernel is not possible.

Unfortunately, among the devices neglected by software, there are still popular smartphone models such as Motorola Moto G4 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 3. Here is the complete list:

Lineage OS 15.1 (Oreo)

• Moto Z2 Play
• Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro

Lineage OS 14.1 (Nougat)

• Xiaomi Redmi 1S
• Motorola G4 / G4 Plus
• Motorola Moto X Pure Edition / Style
• LG G3
• Google Nexus 7 (LTE version, 2013)
• Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 (LTE, Wi-Fi)
• Samsung Galaxy Note 3 (International 3G)
• Xiaomi Mi Max
• Samsung Galaxy S5 (3G international)
• Xiaomi Redmi Note 3
• Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 (LTE)
• Huawei Ascent Mate 2 4G
• Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 (GSM, LTE, Wi-Fi)
• OnePlus X
• HTC 10
• Sony Xperia L
• LG G Pad 7.0 (LTE, Wi-Fi)
• LG G Pad 8.3

For those who have already installed Lineage OS on one of the devices mentioned above, nothing changes and can continue to use the latest version of the available operating system. The suspension of the assistance implies the termination of any type of update for LineageOS, including security updates. However, the participation of the modding community could allow to adapt the new LineageOS and to use it with officially unzipped devices using Android ROM models created for other devices. sharing similar technical features, writes go4it.ro.