{
  "id": 1463984,
  "title": "LineageOS support finally comes to the Galaxy S22 series",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/lineageos-support-finally-comes-to-the-galaxy-s22-series",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-17T09:44:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "9to5Google",
    "slug": "9to5google",
    "url": "https://9to5google.com/2026/08/17/lineageos-support-finally-comes-to-the-galaxy-s22-series/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Galaxy S22 series has finally received support from LineageOS, about 6 months into its official support period. This is great news for users who want to extend the lifespan of their phones as updates begin to wind down. The S23 series, however, is not included in this support offering. Users can now get LineageOS 23 nightly builds and Android 16 on their Galaxy S22, S22+, and S22 Ultra devices. If One UI 8 is not their preferred interface, they can enjoy a cleaner AOSP-like aesthetic with potential performance enhancements and no AI features. LineageOS has made significant progress and could be a great option for revitalizing the Galaxy S22. For those interested in the full rundown of changes and device compatibility, a deep dive into LineageOS 23 is available. To start using LineageOS 23 on a Galaxy S22, users can find download links and installation instructions on a dedicated page. For more news, check out 9to5Google on YouTube.",
  "summary": "With about 6 months left in the “official” support window, it’s great to see that LineageOS support has finally come to the Samsung Galaxy S22.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}