The LineageOS 19 has reached more phones from Xiaomi and Sony. This week, the new version of the custom ROM became compatible with older smartphones such as the Mi 8, Xperia XZ2 and the like. In addition to being based on Android 12, the software offers some tools for those who like to customize the phone.
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Mi 8 and other phones receive LineageOS 19 based on Android (Image: Disclosure/Xiaomi)
Mi 8 and other phones receive LineageOS 19 based on Android (Image: Disclosure/Xiaomi)
LineageOS is a former smartphone ally that no longer receives official updates. The project gives a survival to mobile phones and even offers more freedom for those who like to change elements of the operating system. This customization ranges from a change in interface design to optimization, for example.
The list of supported devices was extended that week. This is the case of Mi 8, a smartphone announced in May 2018 by Xiaomi with Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 and Android 8.1 (Oreo) and MIUI 10. The Mi 10 Lite 5G, in turn, was released in 2020 with Snapdragon 765G, Android 10 and MIUI 12.
In addition to Xiaomi, some Sony smartphones have also received official support for LineageOS 19 in recent days. Among them is the Sony Xperia XZ2 and the Xperia XZ2 Compact, one of the latest releases of the Japanese brand in Brazil. The list is complete with xperia xz2 premium and xperia xz3.
LineageOS 19 was released in April 2022. At that time, the project offered official support to a wide list of devices from Asus, Google, Motorola, Samsung, Xiaomi and other manufacturers. With the official expansion, more people can install the custom ROM on mobile phones and tablets that are no longer updated.
Installation, on the other hand, is not such a simple process. Therefore, before you start it (at your own risk), read all the instructions calmly and download the official files on the project website. It’s also important to back up all your data to prevent loss of important information, WhatsApp conversations, and the like.
It is worth mentioning that the files to install LineageOS 19 are already available for all Xiaomi phones. But the reality is not the same for Sony smartphones: when accessing the site on Friday (17), I only found packages for the Xperia XZ2 Compact and XZ3. That is, depending on the model, you will need to wait a while.
