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'''LineageOS''' is an open-source operating system based on the Android Open Source Project (AOSP), designed for smartphones, tablets, and set-top boxes. Developed and maintained by a global community of contributors, it serves as the successor to CyanogenMod, from which it was officially forked in December 2016. As of 2025, approximately 4.5 million devices worldwide run LineageOS. | '''LineageOS''' is an open-source operating system based on the Android Open Source Project (AOSP), designed for smartphones, tablets, and set-top boxes.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.androidpolice.com/flashed-old-android-phone-with-open-source-os-and-gave-it-new-life/ |title=I flashed my old Android phone with this open source OS to give it a new life |last=Raji |first=Oluwaniyi |publisher=Android Police |date=17 August 2026 |access-date=19 October 2026}}</ref> Developed and maintained by a global community of contributors, it serves as the successor to CyanogenMod, from which it was officially forked in December 2016.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2016/12/cyanogen-inc-shuts-down-cyanogenmod-in-christmas-bloodbath/ |title=Cyanogen Inc. shuts down CyanogenMod in Christmas bloodbath |last=Gallagher |first=Sean |publisher=Ars Technica |date=27 December 2016 |access-date=19 October 2026}}</ref>. As of 2025, approximately 4.5 million devices worldwide run LineageOS. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
The origins of LineageOS trace back to CyanogenMod, which was created in 2009 by Stefanie Jane (Cyanogen). In 2013, Jane established Cyanogen Inc. to commercialise the project, securing venture funding. However, by 2016, internal restructuring—including leadership changes, office closures, and the discontinuation of certain services—led to Jane either leaving or being removed from the company. | The origins of LineageOS trace back to CyanogenMod, which was created in 2009 by Stefanie Jane (Cyanogen). In 2013, Jane established Cyanogen Inc. to commercialise the project, securing venture funding. However, by 2016, internal restructuring—including leadership changes, office closures, and the discontinuation of certain services—led to Jane either leaving or being removed from the company. | ||
Following these developments, the LineageOS project was established as an independent fork of CyanogenMod. It was officially launched on 24 December 2016, with the name "LineageOS" adopted after Cyanogen Inc. retained the rights to the original "Cyanogen" trademark. | Following these developments, the LineageOS project was established as an independent fork of CyanogenMod.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.xda-developers.com/lineageos-20-android-13/ |title=LineageOS 20 based on Android 13 is here, bringing new features and a new default camera app |last=Conway |first=Adam |publisher=XDA Developers |date=31 December 2022 |access-date=19 October 2026}}</ref>. It was officially launched on 24 December 2016, with the name "LineageOS" adopted after Cyanogen Inc. retained the rights to the original "Cyanogen" trademark. | ||
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== Read also == | == Read also == | ||
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LineageOS is an open-source operating system based on the Android Open Source Project (AOSP), designed for smartphones, tablets, and set-top boxes.[5] Developed and maintained by a global community of contributors, it serves as the successor to CyanogenMod, from which it was officially forked in December 2016.[6]. As of 2025, approximately 4.5 million devices worldwide run LineageOS.
History[edit | edit source]
The origins of LineageOS trace back to CyanogenMod, which was created in 2009 by Stefanie Jane (Cyanogen). In 2013, Jane established Cyanogen Inc. to commercialise the project, securing venture funding. However, by 2016, internal restructuring—including leadership changes, office closures, and the discontinuation of certain services—led to Jane either leaving or being removed from the company.
Following these developments, the LineageOS project was established as an independent fork of CyanogenMod.[7]. It was officially launched on 24 December 2016, with the name "LineageOS" adopted after Cyanogen Inc. retained the rights to the original "Cyanogen" trademark.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Free Software Foundation's Licensing and Compliance Lab (ed.). "Explaining Why We Don't Endorse Other Systems". GNU. Archived from the original on 24 April 2011. Retrieved 25 July 2022.
- ↑ "Changelog 31 - Masterful Material, Expressive Emotions, Awesome Android". lineageos.org. Archived from the original on 31 December 2024. Retrieved 8 February 2026.
- ↑ "android_vendor_lineage_LICENSE". LineageOS. Archived from the original on 2 April 2019. Retrieved 31 March 2019.
- ↑ "Other licenses can be viewed per repo on GitHub under NOTICE/LICENSE files". LineageOS. Archived from the original on 30 January 2020. Retrieved 31 March 2019.
- ↑ Raji, Oluwaniyi (17 August 2026). "I flashed my old Android phone with this open source OS to give it a new life". Android Police. Retrieved 19 October 2026.
- ↑ Gallagher, Sean (27 December 2016). "Cyanogen Inc. shuts down CyanogenMod in Christmas bloodbath". Ars Technica. Retrieved 19 October 2026.
- ↑ Conway, Adam (31 December 2022). "LineageOS 20 based on Android 13 is here, bringing new features and a new default camera app". XDA Developers. Retrieved 19 October 2026.
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