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Re: LineageOS 16.0

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Post by _bxg1 »

commoner wrote: post #9
voltagex_ wrote: post #5

I don't understand the device support - what makes the Galaxy S5 eligible for an upgrade where the S6 is stuck on 14.1?

Most devices have different maintainers, and all of them work on device support at their own pace. At the moment, it looks like the Samsung Galaxy S6 lacks a maintainer: https://wiki.lineageos.org/devices/zerofltexx/ Maintainers are volunteers, so there's little you can do besides volunteer yourself if you're able to help.

It also depends on what devices people have donated for them to test with. If they don't have an S6 on hand, it's harder to target.

Re: LineageOS 16.0

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Post by jakeogh »

_bxg1 wrote: post #10
kbenson wrote: post #3

So, if I wanted to buy a good middle of the road (or even somewhat cheap) phone that has good LineageOS support, what would the community (of LineageOS or HN) recommend? I looked on /r/LineageOS and found some older posts (a year plus) that claim to give some insight on this. Those might still be fairly accurate, but the same conditions that would cause me to need a guide also mean I wouldn't know if one is still acc…

OnePlus seems to be a favored line for Lineage. You'll notice that the One, a 5(!) year old phone, is still on the initial-adopters list for 16.0. The 3T, two years old, has 6GB ram and still stands with the latest flagships in terms of raw power. The whole line is known for being really easy to put ROMs onto and being a great bang for your buck, and in theory any concerns about Chinese software would go away given t…

I can vouch for the One. Nice device. Lineage runs perfect. Now if I could only get aftermarket screens that are tempered...

Re: LineageOS 16.0

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Post by 0xname »

kbenson wrote: post #3

So, if I wanted to buy a good middle of the road (or even somewhat cheap) phone that has good LineageOS support, what would the community (of LineageOS or HN) recommend? I looked on /r/LineageOS and found some older posts (a year plus) that claim to give some insight on this. Those might still be fairly accurate, but the same conditions that would cause me to need a guide also mean I wouldn't know if one is still acc…

Older models of either Google or Oneplus phones seem fine, I have been using a Nexus 6p with no problems other than some battery life but that's expected given how long it's been used.

Re: LineageOS 16.0

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Post by _bxg1 »

jakeogh wrote: post #12
_bxg1 wrote: post #10

Earlier quoted context omitted.

OnePlus seems to be a favored line for Lineage. You'll notice that the One, a 5(!) year old phone, is still on the initial-adopters list for 16.0. The 3T, two years old, has 6GB ram and still stands with the latest flagships in terms of raw power. The whole line is known for being really easy to put ROMs onto and being a great bang for your buck, and in theory any concerns about Chinese software would go away given t…

I can vouch for the One. Nice device. Lineage runs perfect. Now if I could only get aftermarket screens that are tempered...

I loved my 3T as a piece of hardware. Only problem was I couldn't live with Google spyware, and Android without gapps - despite all the wonderful work done by this team - is barely functional as a modern smartphone, sadly.

Re: LineageOS 16.0

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Post by mesaframe »

voltagex_ wrote: post #8
kbenson wrote: post #3

So, if I wanted to buy a good middle of the road (or even somewhat cheap) phone that has good LineageOS support, what would the community (of LineageOS or HN) recommend? I looked on /r/LineageOS and found some older posts (a year plus) that claim to give some insight on this. Those might still be fairly accurate, but the same conditions that would cause me to need a guide also mean I wouldn't know if one is still acc…

I'm trying to work out why the S6 is unsupported. Funnily enough, I just helped a friend put 14.1 on their G920i, but I didn't realise it was so far out of support. I also don't know why a faulty / for parts S6 still goes for ~$150 here in Australia.

Probably because S6 has Exynos and not Snapdragon SOC.

Re: LineageOS 16.0

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Post by victor9000 »

kbenson wrote: post #3

So, if I wanted to buy a good middle of the road (or even somewhat cheap) phone that has good LineageOS support, what would the community (of LineageOS or HN) recommend? I looked on /r/LineageOS and found some older posts (a year plus) that claim to give some insight on this. Those might still be fairly accurate, but the same conditions that would cause me to need a guide also mean I wouldn't know if one is still acc…

I purchased a OnePlus 5T (previous gen) about a month back, and I'm extremely happy with it. I splurged a bit, as the 5T comes in at ~$400, but you can find the 3T on Amazon for ~$250.

Re: LineageOS 16.0

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Post by mtgx »

kbenson wrote: post #3

So, if I wanted to buy a good middle of the road (or even somewhat cheap) phone that has good LineageOS support, what would the community (of LineageOS or HN) recommend? I looked on /r/LineageOS and found some older posts (a year plus) that claim to give some insight on this. Those might still be fairly accurate, but the same conditions that would cause me to need a guide also mean I wouldn't know if one is still acc…

It's still not out yet, so it won't have LOS support for at least a few months, but this new phone seems value packed:

https://www.androidauthority.com/xiaomi-redmi-note-7-pro-960...

Xiaomi phones have pretty good custom ROM support.

Re: LineageOS 16.0

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Post by Scene_Cast2 »

Somewhat tangential, but is there a guide to a complete and full list of steps needed to make a lineage-flashed phone physically secure? As in - stopping access to data if someone has unlimited physical access and E.g. do I need to put a lock on recovery? Disable ADB? Disable root? Disable developer mode? Enable encryption? etc.

Re: LineageOS 16.0

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Post by commoner »

kbenson wrote: post #3

So, if I wanted to buy a good middle of the road (or even somewhat cheap) phone that has good LineageOS support, what would the community (of LineageOS or HN) recommend? I looked on /r/LineageOS and found some older posts (a year plus) that claim to give some insight on this. Those might still be fairly accurate, but the same conditions that would cause me to need a guide also mean I wouldn't know if one is still acc…

It would help if you disclosed your budget and the name of your preferred wireless carrier.

A used Google Pixel XL in good condition is currently priced around $100-$130 on eBay, and supports all U.S. carriers. This model is on LineageOS 15.1, but should be upgraded to 16.0 once a technical issue is resolved. The Google Pixel XL's PassMark rating is just over 40% higher than that of the Samsung Galaxy S6, and it packs a good camera and an above-average 3,450 mAh battery.

https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_xl-8345.php

https://www.reddit.com/r/LineageOS/comments/at3bf5/_/egzcoxb...

https://www.androidbenchmark.net/device_list.php

https://www.dxomark.com/google-pixel-camera-review-retested-...

If you're looking for something more recent, a used Moto Z2 Force is in the $100-$150 price range, but comes with compromises. Its PassMark score is about twice that of the Galaxy S6, but its camera is weaker than the Pixel XL's and it only has a 2,730 mAh battery. On the other hand, the Moto Z2 is a modular phone and is compatible with a range of Moto Mod accessories, including extended batteries. The Z2 Force already supports LineageOS 16, and the unlocked version works on all U.S. carriers. Its screen is shatterproof, but susceptible to scratches, so a screen protector is highly recommended.

https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_moto_z2_force-8693.php

https://www.dxomark.com/motorola-moto-z2-force-review-motoro...

https://www.motorola.com/us/moto-mods

OnePlus phones are also good options, but they're mostly limited to GSM carriers. If you're in India, South Korea, or another country with compatible cellular bands, the Xiaomi Pocophone F1 offers excellent value with a fast processor, a good camera, and a large battery.

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