LineageOS 22 is now available for Pixel 9 series devices
Almost three months after its release, LineageOS - the largest and most famous third-party custom firmware - is officially available on the entire Pixel 9 series. Of course, we're talking about LineageOS 22, which is built on Android 15 and is currently on the QPR1 release, which contains all the security fixes and privacy improvements.
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There are currently more than 1.5 million devices running LineageOS worldwide (and that's just the official builds), which is actually a great result for a custom firmware. On Pixel 9 devices, it will offer more control over the system and customisation flexibility than the official Google OS.
LineageOS 22 introduces several new features for the Pixel 9, including a new music player, which is a notable addition. Visually, there are a few minor changes based on the QPR1 update, along with numerous improvements such as charging limits and a pseudo-desktop mode on the Pixel tablet, as well as other minor changes that improve on Android 14.
Eventually, LineageOS may offer updates outside of official Google support, although the long-term durability of current Pixel hardware is not yet known.
Source: 9to5Google
