Android manufacturers are currently getting their act together when it comes to system updatesWe have gone from barely enjoying a couple of major updates to up to seven years in some cases, such as the latest Google Pixel or the Samsung Galaxy S24 family.
This is why users have always opted for custom ROMs, in order to extend the useful life of phones that have fallen out of support. LineageOS was the successor to the legendary CyanogenMod and in its version 21 corresponding to Android 14 it continues to add New phones added to official support listIt is worth it both for outdated mobiles and if we want a more minimalist interface.
LineageOS 21 gives a new life to your old mobile
Installing custom ROMs It remains one of the most popular methods for prolonging the life of our Android phones. However, the improvement in the software policy of the manufacturers themselves, as well as certain barriers they have imposed, makes it difficult for users to modify their devices, even after their official support ends.
However, despite the fact that these changes have caused the popularity of unofficial systems to fall, the community continues to do its thing. And in this sense, LineageOS has developers on a team that continues to maintain this version.
In its 21st version, linked to Android 14continues to add mobiles to its long list of official support. Since last February, it has given new life to mobiles abandoned by their manufacturers. After the latest update, eight new devices have been added, some of which already enjoyed support. builds unofficial. Remember that having official support from LineageOS ensures more frequent OTA updates and bug fixes.
Which models complete the list of official devices? The following come into play:
- LG G7 ThinQ
- LG V35 ThinQ
- LG V40 ThinQ
- Realme 9 Pro 5G
- Poco F4
- Xiaomi Black Shark
- Motorola Moto G Power 2021
- Motorola Moto E7 Plus
It is striking to see some LGs, which abandoned their mobile division but seem to still have some popularity in the community. Then, we have a mid-range Realme with a couple of years behind it; POCO and Xiaomi They are one of the manufacturers with the most support in the Android scene, and their POCO F4 adopts the official versions of LineageOS 21.
If you are a lucky owner of one of these models, you can change the original ROM to LineageOS 21, bringing the system and its interface closer to what we see on phones like Motorola or Google’s own Pixels: a pure Android version, without additives. In addition, you can voluntarily incorporate Google services or opt for alternative stores such as F-Droid.
Via | Android Police
Cover image | Ricardo Aguilar for Xataka (with editing)