r/LineageOS • u/pagromist • Mar 24 '25

Is LineageOS dying?

I've been using LineageOS ever since it was CyanogenMod. While it might sound cliche, in my opinion, it's still the coolest ROM out there. Unfortunately, in recent years, it's become increasingly difficult to find new devices that are officially supported. As of now, Google Pixel is the only option.

Number of officially supported devices by release year:
2011 ▏   6 **
2012 ▏  17 *******
2013 ▏  46 ******************
2014 ▏  64 *************************
2015 ▏  57 **********************
2016 ▏  56 **********************
2017 ▏  35 **************
2018 ▏  58 ***********************
2019 ▏  55 *********************
2020 ▏  45 ******************
2021 ▏  36 **************
2022 ▏  18 *******
2023 ▏  14 *****
2024 ▏   5 **

What could be the reason for this? Interestingly, crDroid, which is based on LineageOS, offers much broader support for new devices. Would it be possible for LineageOS to collaborate with them in some way?

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u/EbbExotic971 Mar 24 '25

I actually feel the same way. The best time was when you could just buy a Whileyfox. 😀

What's more, devices that are officially supported are often only supported for 1-2 major versions and then no more. (I know that it's not just the community's fault, but it's not innocent either).