LineageOS Developers Released Android 17-Based Version 24.0
The release improves installation speeds for A/B devices while integrating new accessibility and design standards.
Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in Software
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LineageOS developers have released version 24.0, which transitions the custom Android platform to Android 17. The update also introduces the Canvas image editor and provides security patches covering August 2025 through October 2026.
Why it matters
The platform has successfully rebased its customizations onto Android 17 faster than in previous cycles, accelerating the adoption of current Android features. This release maintains security support for older versions while refining the installation process for users.
LineageOS 24.0 achieves feature and stability parity with version 23.2 while adopting Material Design 3 Expressive. New browser-based installation tools leverage WebUSB for direct communication with ADB, Fastboot, Amlogic Burn, and Samsung Odin protocols.
The players
LineageOS
An open-source aftermarket firmware distribution based on the Android Open Source Project that provides custom builds for various mobile devices.
The details
The platform now enables streaming updates by default on A/B devices—hardware architectures with two partitions to allow seamless OS updates in the background. Browser-based installation tools use WebUSB—a protocol that allows websites to communicate directly with connected USB devices—to simplify the flashing process without complex command-line setup. The project also concluded an accessibility audit of its installation sequence and application suite to ensure standard compliance.
Timeline
August 2025 marked the beginning of the integrated security patch coverage.
Security patches are provided through October 2026.
The LineageOS project will celebrate its 10th anniversary on December 24, 2026.
The Tech Race
LineageOS 24.0 continues its trajectory of maintaining high-frequency synchronization with the Android Open Source Project. By rebasing on Android 17 faster than its historical average, the project effectively reduces the latency between upstream Google releases and custom firmware availability.
Users with supported A/B hardware will benefit from faster installation times enabled by default streaming updates. The update is available for version 24.0, while users on older Linux kernel versions (4.4 and 4.9) are restricted to version 22.2.
The takeaway
This release demonstrates that the LineageOS project can sustain rapid porting cycles for newer Android versions while managing long-term security maintenance. Developers should track the project's official build repository for newly supported device profiles as the platform approaches its 10th anniversary.
Further reading
Learn more about custom mobile firmware and development in our Software section.
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