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LineageOS 24.0 Released, Based on Android 17, Ahead of Project's 10-Year Anniversary
Key points
- LineageOS 24.0 is based on Android 17.
- Security patches up to October 2026 are integrated.
- Rebase onto Android 17 was completed faster than expected.
- The project will celebrate its 10-year anniversary in December 2026.
- LineageOS 24 includes app redesigns with Material Design 3 Expressive.
- LineageOS 24 adds new WebUSB flashing tools.
- LineageOS 24.0 incorporates security patches from August 2025.
- LineageOS 24 includes a new built-in image editor called Canvas.
- LineageOS is now officially available for the Pixel 10 and Pixel 10a.
- LineageOS support for Pixel 10 and 10a was delayed by Google not sharing device trees and driver binaries.
- LineageOS 24 was released only a few months after LineageOS 23.2.
LineageOS 24.0 Launch
LineageOS has announced the release of version 24.0, which integrates Android 17. This update incorporates iterative improvements and UI/UX refinements from Android 17. The development team completed the rebase onto Android 17's codebase earlier than anticipated due to previous refactoring efforts.
Security Updates Across Versions
Security patches from August 2025 to October 2026 have been merged into LineageOS versions 18.1 through 24.0. Full security bulletins will be merged for Android 14 (LineageOS 21) and newer, with the security patch level string updated accordingly. Older branches, including 18.1, 19.1, and 20.0, will also receive backported patches, though their security patch level strings will not be modified.
Legacy branches 15.1, 16.0, and 17.1 have received security patches through November 2025. The project continues to backport feasible security patches to these older versions, despite some challenges with December 2025 bulletins.
Approaching a Decade of Development
The release of LineageOS 24.0 precedes the project's 10-year anniversary, which will occur on December 24, 2026. This milestone highlights the sustained effort of its community of developers, maintainers, contributors, and users in supporting and extending the life of various devices.
Updates
- LineageOS 24 was released only a few months after LineageOS 23.2.
- LineageOS 24 includes app redesigns with Material Design 3 Expressive.
- LineageOS 24 adds new WebUSB flashing tools.
- LineageOS 24.0 incorporates security patches from August 2025.
- LineageOS 24 includes a new built-in image editor called Canvas.
- LineageOS is now officially available for the Pixel 10 and Pixel 10a.
- LineageOS support for Pixel 10 and 10a was delayed by Google not sharing device trees and driver binaries.
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Primary sources
GitHub LineageOS/charter GitHub LineageOS/android_kernel_amlogic_linux-4.9 GitHub LineageOS/android_kernel_amlogic_kernel-5.15 GitHub LineageOS/android_kernel_qcom_msm8998 GitHub LineageOS/android_kernel_qcom_msm8953 GitHub LineageOS/android_kernel_qcom_sdm845How outlets covered it
LineageOS 24, based on Android 17, has been released, featuring a new online flash tool that simplifies the installation process. This update makes it easier for users to install the custom ROM on older or unsupported devices.
LineageOS is now officially available for the Pixel 10 and Pixel 10a, over a year after the devices' release. This update provides an alternative Android experience for users, despite previous delays attributed to Google's reduced sharing of device trees and driver binaries.
LineageOS 24 has been released, based on Android 17, featuring app redesigns with Material Design 3 Expressive and new WebUSB flashing tools. This update provides users with Google's latest OS version and simplifies the installation process for custom ROMs.
LineageOS has released version 24.0, which is based on Android 17 and includes security patches up to October 2026. The project achieved an earlier-than-anticipated rebase onto the new Android version, marking a significant update as it approaches its 10-year anniversary in December 2026.