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Out with the old, in with the new: LineageOS cut support for Android 9 Pie earlier this year, and to make up for the loss, the open-source project has just released version 18.1 based on Android 11. It comes with official support for about 60 phones and tablets.
LineageOS is the most popular custom ROM around, as it has extended the life of many phones and tablets that would have otherwise been abandoned. Even for phones still receiving software updates from the original manufacturer, Lineage can sometimes work better than the stock software, and it's a popular option for 'de-Googling' Android devices. Since our last roundup, several more phones have been added to the official Android 10 build roster (and a few have been removed).
LineageOS 17.1 arrives on the Essential Phone, Moto X 2014, and more phones
The Android 10 custom ROM keeps on chugging
LineageOS 17.1 is the latest release of the popular custom ROM, based on Android 10. The LineageOS project was already providing daily builds for over 60 phones and tablets, but in the time since we last covered the ROM, a handful of additional phones have been granted official support.
LineageOS 17.1 adds support for Galaxy S9, Xperia XA2 Plus, and more phones
The Android 10 custom ROM is now on even more devices
LineageOS is the most popular custom ROM in existence, boasting official support for dozens of devices. The first Android 10 builds arrived earlier this month, and Lineage has continued to add to the roster of supported phones since then. The last time we covered the LineageOS 17.1, builds for the Nexus 6 and first-gen Pixels had just arrived, and there are even more additions now.
LineageOS is the most popular custom ROM out there, boasting official support for dozens of phones and tablets. The project is best known for breathing new life into older devices, and since we last covered Lineage, builds have become available for nine more phones — including some old favorites.
LineageOS is one of the most popular custom Android ROMs available, with over two million active installations. The project officially ended support for the 14.1 (Android 7.1) branch a few days ago, in preparation for LineageOS 16. The 16.0 branch is finally rolling out, and it's bringing Android 9 Pie to dozens of phones and tablets.
LineageOS is the most popular custom Android ROM, with around two million active installations worldwide. The project recently dropped support for 30 unmaintained phones and tablets, but more devices have now been added in their place. Some of the latest additions and upgrades include the Mi Note 3, Xperia XA2 Ultra, LeEco Le 2, and Xperia Z.
LineageOS is the most popular custom ROM by far, and the project continues to update more devices to version 15.1 (based on Android 8.1 Oreo). Last time we covered LineageOS, the OnePlus 2, Pixel C, and Nexus 6 received Oreo. Since then, several more devices have been updated, including Google's flagship phone from 2012.
TeamWin Recovery Project, or TWRP for short, is an invaluable tool for anyone looking to mod their device - from installing ROMs to simply making backups. The last time we covered the project earlier this month, it had started supporting the Moto Z2 Force, Redmi 5A, and several other phones.
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- Both the Chinese and US LeEco sites now redirect to Le.com, home of the above-mentioned video streaming division. Perhaps LeMobile, the part responsible for making consumer electronics, is going away for good.
Chinese tech giant LeEco tried to enter the US market in late 2016 with a variety of Android-powered phones and TVs, but the company expanded too quickly. Just two days later, the CEO admitted that in a leaked memo, and two months later the company halted trading of its own stock due to massive losses. LeEco tried to sell its Silicon Valley property in March, it pulled out of buying Vizio, and 70% of the US workforce was let go.
Whether you're looking for a new phone or a spare one, it's hard to pass up good deals sometimes. LeEco's Le Pro3 is on sale for $199 on Amazon, meaning that you can save $151 off of this device. Not too shabby at all.While the official software situation may be in question, this phone appeared on our list of best devices for Lineage OS. For your two hundred bucks, you get a 5.5" 1080p IPS LCD display, a Snapdragon 821, 4GB of RAM, 64GB of storage, 16MP/8MP cameras, a huge 4,070mAh battery, and a (possibly dubious) U.S. warranty. That's a lot of phone, with great ROM potential, for $199.LeEco may be a laughingstock, in both name and its bumbling business practices, but the Le Pro3 itself isn't a bad phone. Slap your favorite ROM on it and you're good to go. Hit up the source link to get going, if you're so inclined.Source: Amazon
Chinese tech firm LeEco exploded into the US market last year with a number of compelling deals on powerful smartphones. But things haven't gone as planned for the company. As its operation back in China faltered, the future of its US expansion has become unclear. It's more unclear than ever now that the LeEco US website is gone. According to the message left in place of the website, the company is busy "upgrading the system."
It's quite the day for deals, which is always fun. This one is from Amazon's Gold Box daily sales. You can grab a LeEco Le Pro3 for just $214, which means that you can save $135.99 off of the original MSRP. That's a pretty good steal, all things considered.If you need a reminder on what we here at AP thought about LeEco's latest flagship, just head on over to the review. But just to refresh your memory on what you're getting for $214, the Le Pro3 comes with a 5.5" FHD IPS LCD display, a Snapdragon 821, 64GB of storage, 4GB of RAM, 16MP/8MP cameras, and a 4,070mAh battery. That's an impressive value on paper.However, software and support could be somewhat problematic, considering LeEco's long list of recent financial troubles. Nonetheless, this phone comes unlocked for GSM carriers and with a U.S. warranty. If you're going to pick one up, don't wait too long. This deal only lasts for another eight hours or so (at time of writing).Source: Amazon
LeEco has been nothing short of a dumpster fire for the past few months. Back in May, Jia Yueting stepped down as CEO after the company's botched attempt to enter the US market left LeEco strapped for cash. Not long after, Yueting's personal assets were frozen due to a missed loan payment. If you thought things couldn't get worse for LeEco, you were wrong.
Just after his assets were frozen, and two months after resigning as CEO, LeEco chairman Jia Yueting has resigned from his position at the financially troubled and publicly traded half of the company. This latest news is almost assuredly connected to LeEco's ongoing financial problems. There is no word yet on how this might affect the privately owned phone manufacturing arm of the company.
It's been a difficult year for LeEco, and it looks as though things may be about to go from bad to worse. The Chinese tech firm had ambitious plans to break into the US market, particularly with its LeMobile phones, but mounting debt and poor sales leave it in a perilous position. Just last month we learned that Jia Yueting was voluntarily leaving his position as CEO at the same time as around 70% of the organization's US workforce was let go. The LeEco founder, who remained as chairman of the company's private smartphone branch, has now had 2 million worth of personal assets frozen after a missed loan repayment.
As great as LineageOS and other ROMs are, they wouldn't be possible without a custom recovery available for the device. TWRP is usually pretty quick to support new devices, with older phones and tablets being added to the list frequently too. Since our last post, TWRP has added support for 17 more devices, including the LeEco Le Pro 3 and Xiaomi Mi 6.
According to The Verge, LeEco has just announced that it no longer intends to buy US television maker Vizio.