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I'm getting bi-weekly updates on LineageOS for MicroG (Xiaomi Poco F3), which I consider more than enough.
I have a Oneplus 5T (dumpling) and get much less frequent updates (which puzzles me : I though they would have an automated build system i.e. that all supported devices would have exactly the same updates at the same time...)
I'm still pissed at Google for locking the bootloader on my Pixel 2. I bought the phone unlocked directly from Google, specifically so that I could install a custom ROM once Google stopped supporting it. But I sent the phone in to repair a broken USB port, and apparently it was Google's policy to send back a phone with a locked bootloader any time you get a repair. I can't even get a response from Google's support ab…
Anecdotally, I purchased a 4a 5g from Google with a dead headphone jack. My replacement also had an unlocked bootloader though I think it was also new.
It's nice to see that Lineage OS is still a prominent alternative OS. Back when I couldn't afford new smartphones, it would allow me to keep years old devices on relatively new software (these were the CyanogenMod days). Using it opened my eyes to tinkering and the possibility of a de-googled digital life. It's a shame that due to the ongoing 3G shutdown, people won't be able to keep old devices working.
Life is too short to struggle and play games with the spyware that ships on phones by default nowadays. Better to be able to blow it all away.
Isn't Android mostly isolated in its enclave?
It's nice to see that Lineage OS is still a prominent alternative OS. Back when I couldn't afford new smartphones, it would allow me to keep years old devices on relatively new software (these were the CyanogenMod days). Using it opened my eyes to tinkering and the possibility of a de-googled digital life. It's a shame that due to the ongoing 3G shutdown, people won't be able to keep old devices working.
> Back when I couldn't afford new smartphones, it would allow me to keep years old devices on relatively new software I hope you're not implying LOS is only useful for old devices. LOS supports many relatively new devices, including many flagship phones. It also arguably offers much better experience than the default bloatware-ridden OEM OSes, which is the reason I check which currently sold devices are supported bef…
I wish that LineageOS could accept the "signature spoofing" patch that is needed for microg (possibly with a toggle switch that would be "off" by default), so that we could avoid the need for the less-frequently-updated https://lineage.microg.org/ and properly install apps from Play Store without the Google Service Framework (that essentially give root access to Google on your smartphone). (and actually I also wish t…
But I agree with your sentiment.
Is there a list of supported hardware models in conventional (non-codename) format? I am eager to find a model which isn't going to be expensive/rare (like Google Pixel) nor obsolete (pre-LTE). This is rather hard with the old LineageOS versions HCLs.
In addition to the official wiki, or running queries on the yml data yourself (it's published under the lineage OS Github account), you can also check these two third party tools: https://lineageosdevices.com/ https://lineageos-device-finder.org/lineageos-device-configu...
What I found there was a list of model codenames like "redfin" rather than "Google Pixel 5". Now I've already found the list I wanted, however. Thank you anyway.
Is there a list of supported hardware models in conventional (non-codename) format? I am eager to find a model which isn't going to be expensive/rare (like Google Pixel) nor obsolete (pre-LTE). This is rather hard with the old LineageOS versions HCLs.
But if you are from US you can have problems with LTE bands maybe.
I wish that LineageOS could accept the "signature spoofing" patch that is needed for microg (possibly with a toggle switch that would be "off" by default), so that we could avoid the need for the less-frequently-updated https://lineage.microg.org/ and properly install apps from Play Store without the Google Service Framework (that essentially give root access to Google on your smartphone). (and actually I also wish t…