I used a custom Android ROM and fell for it — until I tried to live with it.

PLEASE NOTE: Flashing software like Lineage OS on a device is an “at your own risk” activity. Even if you follow our guide to the letter, we can’t accept any responsibility if your device breaks. Our ...

The Cyanogen company did not shut down, nor did the operating system CyanogenMod – it'll just change names. CyanogenMod OS will rebrand as LineageOS and will be separate from Cyanogen Inc., the ...

After creating an impressive community over several years, Cyanogen blossomed into a legitimate company that saw its efforts create partnerships with the likes of OnePlus and many others. But after a ...

For those who may not be familiar with Lineage OS, it is a version of Android that offers a multitude of benefits to older devices. The team behind this impressive software has made it possible for ...

Cyanogen started with a grand dream: Create a commercially-supported, vendor-neutral Android-fork that anyone could use to keep their smartphones and tablets up to date. The vision went from grand to ...

If you're a fan of Android gaming handhelds, it might be music to your ears to hear the Retroid Pocket 6 now officially supports LineageOS.

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Cyanogen has switched gears, leaving the Android variant CyanogenMod in the lurch, CyanogenMod's developers aren't giving up. They're forking the code into LineageOS. Read now The open-source mobile ...