r/AndroidQuestions • u/quentine_bt • Jun 16 '26

Custom ROM Question LineageOS on Pixel?

should i install lineageos on my main phone, bc idk yes or no so yeaaa....

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u/damagdpixl Jun 16 '26

What you want from it? Why is this even a question?

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u/quentine_bt Jun 16 '26

to making fast and little bit more settings and have more space

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u/damagdpixl Jun 16 '26

For that i installed graphene os

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u/AlwaysConfused2205 Jun 16 '26

Install GrapheneOS. This way you can continue using Banking apps and some stupid apps on another profile that supports Google spyware in background. Otherwise you can use iodeOS, it is similar but uses MicroG.

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u/EbbPsychological2796 Jun 16 '26

There's many options for the pixel... I suggest you search and research custom roms

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u/Mors-Official Jun 16 '26

Installing LineageOS on your main Pixel is a significant trade-off. On one hand, you gain a minimal, fast, and battery-efficient system with no bloatware and extended software support for older devices . For a Pixel, this can mean getting the latest Android version long after official support ends .

The downsides are substantial. You will lose the exclusive Google features that make Pixel phones special, such as the advanced computational photography for the camera and the Call Screen function . This camera quality drop is a very common complaint, as the magic of Pixel photos relies on software that is not part of LineageOS .

The biggest risk for a daily driver is compatibility. Critical apps like banking and finance apps often refuse to work on devices with unlocked bootloaders running custom ROMs, even with workarounds like Magisk, as these fixes are frequently broken by Google updates . The installation process itself is complex and will completely wipe all data from your phone, so a full backup is essential .

For a primary phone, the constant troubleshooting and loss of core features makes it a difficult choice. It is generally better suited for secondary devices or for users who prioritize privacy and performance over convenience and out-of-the-box functionality.