[ale] LineageOS and other alternate android versions

[Jim Kinney]

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On Fri, Aug 1, 2025, 5:35 PM Ron via Ale <ale at ale.org> wrote:

> Allen Beddingfield via Ale wrote on 2025-08-01 14:10:
>
> > My thought was to give LineageOS a try, since it seems to have the
> > most devices supported.  Any input or advice around this?
>
> I moved to LineageOS recently and my only regret is waiting so long to
> do so.
>
>
> Carefully follow the guide and it's a breeze.
>
> More time spent reading and re-reading the instructions than actually
> performing the installation.
>
>
> My Pixel4a was hit with the battery-killing update, turning it into
> e-waste.
>
> LineageOS restored my phone to something reliable.
>
> Bonus: I went from Android 13 to Android 15.
>
> Also, I'm still getting weekly updates.
>
>
> > Also, what's the current go to reputable source for working used
> > devices?
>
> I've looked at Best Buy's 3rd party refurbished phones, almost bought
> one but in the end I didn't need to.
>
>
> > I've seen unlocked "renewed" Pixels on Amazon, but the comments
> > always have some percentage of people claiming to have received a
> > phone that was not actually unlocked.
> Always a risk, but paying by credit card should allow for a charge-back
> in such scenarios.
>
> Maybe Paypal has similar?
>
>
> I'll never buy another new Google product, but Pixel phones are still
> the best (IMHO), so at some point a refurbished top end Pixel from a
> generation or two ago will be something I try.
>
>
> If you install LineageOS and/or buy a refurbished phone, would like to
> hear your experience.
>
>
> Some things that don't work with LineageOS:
>
> * Google's call screening, even with Google's phone app.
>
> * Possibly Google Wallet payments, but I don't use it so am not sure
>
>
> Google's camera works as it did on stock Android, which is a critical
> feature to me.
>
>
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