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I installed Android on a Raspberry Pi - Here's how I did it
Check out our detailed guide on how to turn your Raspberry Pi into an Android device
Due to major improvements in their computing prowess, the newer Raspberry Pi boards are capable of running some of the most popular Linux distributions and even the ARM version of Windows 11 without major performance issues. But if you’re bored with the same ol’ desktop interface, you can choose to run Android on these tiny systems. And not just any version of Android; thanks to the efforts of developer KonstaKANG, it’s possible to set up the latest version of the Android operating system on tiny Raspberry Pi boards.
LineageOS 20 now supports every Tensor-powered Google Pixel phone
Oriole, Raven, Bluejay, Panther, and Cheetah live to see the LineageOS day
For some people, even Google's version of Android isn't perfect. While the lack of a heavy-handed skin is welcome, many users will find shortcomings on vanilla Android that they'd like to tweak. In case you're rocking the Pixel 6 or 7 and you're ready to say goodbye to the software updates from Google a little early, why not hop on the LineageOS train?
Android 13-based LineageOS 20 arrives for OnePlus 9R, Sony Xperia 5 II, and more
Fresh off the build servers
Custom ROM projects like LineageOS can be a fantastic way to give another lease on life to an aging device, like we saw with the Pixel 2 series and its ability to run Android 13, all thanks to an official build of LineageOS 20. Luckily, you don't have to wait for the manufacturer to drop support before you start tinkering with custom ROMs, as they're just as good for trying out a more modern phone with some heavy OEM skin. This is somewhat the situation today, as we check out the new LineageOS 20 plans for a few relatively recent devices.
LineageOS 20 is already available for a plethora of devices from Samsung, OnePlus, Xiaomi, Motorola, Sony, and even Google. Keeping the modding spirit alive, more devices are constantly being added to the list. The second generation Pixel phones are the latest Google devices to get the official support of the latest LineageOS release based on Android 13.
LineageOS 20 arrives on the Samsung Galaxy A52 4G, Galaxy A72, and four more phones
The Android 13 custom ROM keeps on chugging
LineageOS 20 has been with us for some time now. The popular custom ROM not only helps legacy and lower-end phones get a taste of the latest Android, but it also provides even more capable devices with an alternative firmware option. The last time we covered the project, it added support for the SHIFT SHIFT6mq and a handful of phones from Xiaomi. Since then, many more devices have made their way to the official roster.
LineageOS 20 adds the Poco X3, Xiaomi Mi Mix 2, and more to the roster
The Android 13 custom ROM is now on even more devices
LineageOS is one of the best custom ROMs available, bringing new versions of Android and a lightweight, near-stock experience to a variety of phones and tablets from different OEMs. Since its release in December, the latest iteration of the aftermarket software, LineageOS 20, has steadily expanded its reach. The development team has now added support for four more devices, including the Poco X3, SHIFT SHIFT6mq, Xiaomi Mi 6, and the Mi Mix 2.
OnePlus 2 returns from the dead, gets Android 13 via unofficial LineageOS 20
An eight-year-old phone getting the latest version of Android is pretty incredible
Another week, another unofficial port of LineageOS 20 bringing the very latest build of Android to a practically ancient smartphone. Android 13 has been out for nearly five months now, and so many of the community's most popular devices have already gotten working ports. The list is growing every day, and this time it’s the turn for the OnePlus 2.
The LineageOS developers have been hard at work extending LineageOS 20 builds based on Android 13 to more devices. After releasing the first set of official builds for more than 50 devices last week, the team has now a few more phones in the roster, including the Sony Xperia XZ2, Xperia XZ2 Compact, Xperia XZ2 Premium, and the Xperia XZ3.
LineageOS 20 based on Android 13 is here, bringing new features and a new default camera app
LineageOS 20 is here, based on Android 13, and it has a lot of new features and, even better, a new default camera app!
LineageOS is a well-known player in the field of custom Android development. It was the successor to CyanogenMod and now supports a vast number of devices, providing a way for enthusiasts to customize and optimize their systems without being bogged down by heavy skins. The LineageOS team has recently released a major update, LineageOS 20, which is based on Android 13.
Fairphone 4 can now run Android 13 with microG courtesy of unofficial LineageOS 20 ROM
For those who want to go a step further than Fairphone's software
While there has yet to be an official release of LineageOS 20 based on Android 13, the LineageOS maintainers have been hard at work on the bring-up and several developers have released unofficial builds in the meanwhile. If you own a Fairphone 4 and have been itching to try out the LineageOS flavor of Android 13 with some additional goodies, well, you now can.
Android TV 13 comes to the Raspberry Pi 4 courtesy of unofficial LineageOS 20 ROM
Give your Pi a taste of Android TV.
It’s easy to make an older 'dumb' TV feel new by attaching an Android TV box or stick, but it’s not quite that simple when you just have a Raspberry Pi for your DIY project. Even though the homebrew tinkering flagbearer uses the same ARM architecture as most Android devices, porting Android to the Pi has always been a tricky process. Nonetheless, XDA Senior Member KonstaT has been responsible for compiling Android for the popular credit card-sized computer and his latest effort now shoehorns Android TV 13 to the Raspberry Pi 4.
LineageOS 19 is now available for the OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7T series
Upgrade your device to Android 12 without worrying about major bugs.
While OnePlus has rolled out stable builds of OxygenOS 12 based on Android 12 for the OnePlus 7, OnePlus 7 Pro, OnePlus 7T, and OnePlus 7T Pro, most users are yet to receive the update on their devices. If you've been itching to upgrade your device to Android 12 and don't want to wait for the official software update, you'd be glad to know that the LineageOS team has added all four devices to the LineageOS 19 build roster.
LineageOS 19 is now available for the Moto G7 Play, Sony Xperia 1 II, Xiaomi Mi 5, and Mi 5s Plus
The LineageOS team has extended LineageOS 19 support to the Moto G7 Play, Sony Xperia 1 II, Xiaomi Mi 5, and Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus.
Earlier this month, the LineageOS team added five new devices to the LineageOS 19 build roster -- the Motorola Edge 30, Edge 20 Pro, Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro, Mi 8 Explorer Edition, and Mi Mix 2S. The team has now extended support to four more devices, including the Moto G7 Play, Sony Xperia 1 II, Xiaomi Mi 5, and Mi 5s Plus. If you own one of these devices, you can now install the Android 12-based custom ROM by following the links below.
After extending LineageOS 19 support to four Xiaomi devices, the Motorola Edge 20, Google ADT-3, and Dynalink 4K Box last month, the LineageOS team has now added five more devices to the build roster. The Motorola Edge 30, Edge 20 Pro, Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro, Mi 8 Explorer Edition, Mi Mix 2S are the latest devices to make it to the list. If you own one of these devices, you can now install the Android 12-based custom ROM by following the links below.
LineageOS 19 is now available for the Xiaomi Mi 8 SE, Mi 9 Lite, and Mi 9 SE
The LineageOS team has extended LineageOS 19 support to a few more Xiaomi devices, including the Mi 8 SE, Mi 9 SE, and Mi 9 Lite.
The LineageOS team added three new devices to the LineageOS 19 build roster last week, including the Moto Edge 20, the Google ADT-3 Android TV developer kit, and the Dynalink 4K TV Box. The Android 12-based custom ROM is now available for a few more devices. The latest devices to receive official LineageOS 19 builds include the Xiaomi Mi 8 SE, Mi 9 Lite, Mi 9 SE, and the Redmi Note 9S.
LineageOS 19 is now available for the Moto Edge 20, Google ADT-3, and Dynalink 4K Box
The LineageOS team has extended LineageOS 19 support to the Moto Edge 20, the Google ADT-3, and the Dynalink 4K TV Box.
After releasing LineageOS 19 based on Android 12 for the OnePlus 8 series, Galaxy A52 4G, and Galaxy A72 late last month, the LineageOS team has now extended support to three more devices. The latest devices to make it to the LineageOS 19 build roster include the Moto Edge 20, the Google ADT-3, and Walmart's Dynalink 4K Box.
Samsung Galaxy S7, Galaxy S8, and Galaxy Note 8 can now run Android 13, unofficially
An early build of LineageOS 20 based on Android 13 is now available for the Samsung Galaxy S7, Galaxy S8, and the Galaxy Note 8. Read on!
Google officially announced the stable version of Android 13 last month and uploaded the source code to AOSP. Although Android's newest iteration is available to only a handful of devices so far, the aftermarket development community is already hard at work releasing custom ROMs for older smartphones. Over the last few weeks, a bunch of phones have received custom ROMs based on Android 13. The venerable Samsung Galaxy S7, Galaxy S8, and the Galaxy Note 8 are the latest to join the Android 13 custom ROM party.
LineageOS 19 is now available for the OnePlus 8 series, Galaxy A52 4G, and Galaxy A72
The LineageOS team has extended LineageOS 19 support to five more devices, including the OnePlus 8, OnePlus 8 Pro, OnePlus 8T, Galaxy A52 4G, and Galaxy A72.
Since its debut earlier this year, the LineageOS team has extended LineageOS 19 support to quite a few Android devices. The Android 12-based custom ROM recently added support for the Xiaomi Mi 6, Moto G 5G, Moto G 5G Plus, Motorola Edge, and the ZUK Z2 Plus. Now, the LineageOS team is extending support to five more devices, including the OnePlus 8, OnePlus 8 Pro, OnePlus 8T, Galaxy A52 4G, and Galaxy A72.
LineageOS 19 is now available for the Xiaomi Mi 6, Moto G 5G, Motorola Edge, and more
The LinaegeOS team has extended LineageOS 19 support to five more devices, including the Xiaomi Mi 6, Moto G 5G, Motorola Edge, and more.
The LineageOS team has extended LineageOS 19 support to several Android devices since the Android 12-based custom ROM debuted earlier this year. Towards the end of last month, the team added support for the OnePlus Nord N200, Fairphone 3, and Redmi 7. Now, it's extending support to five more devices -- the Xiaomi Mi 6, Moto G 5G, Moto G 5G Plus, Moto Edge, and ZUK Z2 Plus.
Google Pixel 6 Custom Development: Unofficial LineageOS 19, Pixel Experience 12, and more
Looking to try out a third-party ROM on your Google Pixel 6 or Pixel 6 Pro? Here are some custom ROMs that you can download right away.
The Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro are among the best Android phones that one can purchase right now. However, many users were rightfully apprehensive about the aftermarket development scene on the Pixel 6 family not picking up. The Tensor SoC that powers the Pixel 6 is Google’s debut in smartphone chip-making. As a result, third-party developers required some time to settle in and understand the platform before building custom ROMs for the device duo.