DEVICE SUPPORT

We strongly suggest you keep LineageOS support in mind next time you buy an Android device, so once the manufacturer feels it can drop your support like a ton of bricked phones, you have the option of flashing an alternative OS that continues to be supported. LineageOS support tends to go to popular devices. Take a look at the official list at https://wiki.

lineageos.org/devices to get a feel for what is popular: Google devices, Samsung Galaxy S, Note, and Tab ranges, OnePlus, most Motorola Moto devices, LG, the HTC One and Sony Z ranges, among others.

Another consideration is can you flash your device? Almost all manufacturers now offer a (legally required) process to unlock the device, but it varies from one manufacturer to another, and even between devices. Remember, unlocking an Android device wipes everything, and causes a factory reset. You have been warned. A few examples: • Motorola has a dedicated site with clear instructions, which sends you a device unlock code: https://motorolaglobal-portal.custhelp.com/ app/standalone/bootloader/ unlock-your-device-a.

• HTC has its site here: www.htcdev.com/register.

• Sony is here https:// developer. sony mobile. com/unlockbootloader. • Samsung devices are best done via the XDA Odin tool from https://odindownload. com/download. • OnePlus and Google devices are unlocked via the fastboot command, outlined in the main walkthrough.