LineageOS
Open-source Android-based operating system for phones and tablets, successor to CyanogenMod.
Liked for keeping old phones and tablets running current Android long after manufacturers stop updates123 and for running a de-Googled daily driver, often paired with microG.456 The most common complaints are banking and payment apps that refuse to work on it789 and older devices eventually losing official support.101112
Why people recommend it
Extends device life · 3
Commenters keep years-old phones usable and updated well past the manufacturer's end of support.
“through LineageOS I updated it all the way to Android 11”
“I still kept it up to date with LineageOS and then unofficial versions for fun (it's at Android 13 last I checked).”
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“Because it was bootloader unlockable, and LineageOS exists, I still can use it.”
De-Googled Android · 3
Commenters use it, often with microG, as a working Android setup without Google services.
“My main device uses MicroG with LineageOS. It works really well, and I recommend it.”
“I use LineageOS with MicroG”
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“My daily driver is a de-Googled LineageOS device”
Reliable daily driver · 3
Long-time users say it works well day to day and recommend it.
“I love LineageOS. I have been using Lineage and previously Cyanogen for many years.”
“it works beautifully running a supported version of lineage”
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“I've used Lineage as a daily driver before for a while, so I'll probably just go back to that”
Dedicated devices · 3
Commenters repurpose hardware running it as dashboards, kitchen timers and TV boxes.
“I used a raspberry pi, LineageOS, along with Nova Launcher”
“I personaly prefer Lineage over E.OS.”
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“at least its degoogled”
Replaces bloat · 2
Commenters use it to replace bloated vendor software and like its quality-of-life features.
“I used Lineage or other custom ROM to replace bloated MIUI”
“I'm definitely open to trading some security/privacy features in favour of some QoL features Lineage had last time I used it”
Caveats and dissent
App compatibility · 3
Some banking and payment apps that require Google Play Integrity refuse to run on it.
“it doesn't work with LineageOS anymore”
“up-to-date Lineage or Graphene OS with recent kernels and frequent updates constantly run into apps refusing to work”
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“I used to run a separate Lineage phone with microG for this purpose, but it became too cumbersome”
Device support ends · 3
Older devices get dropped, leaving users on unofficial builds from individual developers.
“it works beautifully running a supported version of lineage”
“I would highly recommend LineageOS. Supports non-Pixel phones”
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“provide unofficial versions of Lineage so I can keep using it”
Firmware security · 2
Commenters warn that baseband and vendor firmware can stay unpatched on supported devices.
“it works beautifully running a supported version of lineage”
“Shady sponsors (if there is any) doesn't matter when transparency is in place.”
No Google replacements · 1
One commenter notes it doesn't provide replacements for Google services or user toggles for them.
“LineageOS doesn't provide replacements for the Google services pr toggles for user control.”
Unofficial build quirks · 1
One commenter reports a Wi-Fi limitation on an unofficial XDA build for their tablet.
“the lineageos branch of my tablet”
Hardware cost · 2
A few commenters say compatible hardware tends to be expensive, though others run it on cheap or old devices.
“The alibi open source version of android that only runs on hardware in the +1000 USD range.”
“LineageOS specifically requires Google Pixel, at least until the Motorola partnership bears fruit.”
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Who recommends it in their own words
Threads where it came up
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- Phone is about to stop being yours 2 mentions
- Your Phone Is About to Stop Being Yours: 70 Days Until Lockdown 1 mention
Data: lineageos.json. Quotes are verbatim; the verdict and theme labels are written by a model from these comments, and every clause links to its sources.
All comments 40
“it works beautifully running a supported version of lineage”
“My main device uses MicroG with LineageOS. It works really well, and I recommend it.”
“I'm definitely open to trading some security/privacy features in favour of some QoL features Lineage had last time I used it”
“The alibi open source version of android that only runs on hardware in the +1000 USD range.”
“I love LineageOS. I have been using Lineage and previously Cyanogen for many years.”
“LineageOS covers many older devices”
“I used to run a separate Lineage phone with microG for this purpose, but it became too cumbersome”
“I love mine, though I've flashed LineageOS for Android 16”
“I used Lineage or other custom ROM to replace bloated MIUI”
“I use LineageOS with MicroG”
“through LineageOS I updated it all the way to Android 11”
“tablet/phone running GrapheneOS or LineageOS”
“I had switched my phone to LineageOS”
“I've only ever used Cyanogen/Lineage or Graphene”
“it doesn't work with LineageOS anymore”
“Shady sponsors (if there is any) doesn't matter when transparency is in place.”
“One of the first versions of LineageOS I used was Evolution X”
“LineageOS doesn't provide replacements for the Google services pr toggles for user control.”
“up-to-date Lineage or Graphene OS with recent kernels and frequent updates constantly run into apps refusing to work”
“LineageOS specifically requires Google Pixel, at least until the Motorola partnership bears fruit.”
“I am considering options to port an open-souce firmware like Lineage OS”
“I've never seen either before and I used both stock Android and LineageOS.”
“My daily driver is a de-Googled LineageOS device”
“I would highly recommend LineageOS. Supports non-Pixel phones”
“at least its degoogled”
“Because it was bootloader unlockable, and LineageOS exists, I still can use it.”
“the lineageos branch of my tablet”
“Few months ago I switched to Lineageos and started using the web browser instead of apps. It's peaceful.”
“I can install an alternative OS on my Android device (e.g. GrapheneOS or LineageOS)”
“dozens of Android models that work perfectly with LineageOS or other variants”
“provide unofficial versions of Lineage so I can keep using it”
“eos is not much better than lineage.”
“I used a raspberry pi, LineageOS, along with Nova Launcher”
“I use this and lineage”
“I still kept it up to date with LineageOS and then unofficial versions for fun (it's at Android 13 last I checked).”
“I've used Lineage as a daily driver before for a while, so I'll probably just go back to that”
“I personaly prefer Lineage over E.OS.”
“I also de-googled my phone at the same time (LineageOS, then GrapheneOS)”
“LineageOS on my Fairphone 4, which I then replaced with GrapheneOS”
“an open version of Android Automotive OS, like Lineage for our cars”