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LineageOS 24.0 brings Android 17 to an initial set of devices
LineageOS, a community-built version of Android, has prepared version 24.0, based on Android 17, for an initial release.
The project says the update is ready, with builds first coming to a selection of devices and more expected later.
Devices with older Linux kernel versions 4.4 or 4.9 will remain limited to LineageOS 22.2, though the project says it will continue security support under its policy.
The update also brings security patches dated from August 2025 through October 2026 to versions 18.1 through 24.0, with patches for older versions where possible.
Built-in apps are being refreshed, including a new basic photo editor and a redesigned updater.
New browser-based tools can communicate with compatible devices during installation, but LineageOS still recommends its device-specific guides.
The project has also reviewed accessibility and expanded its documentation as it approaches its 10th anniversary on December 24, 2026.
LineageOS has announced version 24.0, based on Android 17, and says it is ready for an initial release.
The first builds will be available for a selection of devices, with more devices to follow.
The update refreshes built-in apps, adds browser-based installation tools and improves security patch support.
Devices running Linux kernel versions 4.4 and 4.9 will remain limited to LineageOS 22.2.
The project also reports accessibility and documentation updates ahead of its 10th anniversary on December 24, 2026.
- Who
- The LineageOS project and users of supported devices.
- What
- LineageOS announced version 24.0, based on Android 17, for an initial device rollout.
- When
- The announcement was published on October 12, 2026.
- Where
- Not stated
- Why
- The project says it rebased its customizations onto Android 17 faster than usual and that version 24.0 has reached feature and stability parity with version 23.2.
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Builds will initially be available for a selection of devices
existing device-specific installation guides remain the recommended approach
Security patches from this period are included in LineageOS versions 18.1 through 24.0.
Android Authority published its report on the LineageOS 24.0 announcement.
LineageOS is due to reach its 10th anniversary.
- Release
- LineageOS 24.0
- Android base
- Android 17
- Initial rollout
- A selection of devices
- Older kernels
- Linux versions 4.4 and 4.9 remain limited to LineageOS 22.2
- Security patches
- August 2025 through October 2026
- Anniversary
- December 24, 2026
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