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

Manuel Vonau was Android Police's Google Editor until April 2024, with expertise in Android, Chrome, Pixels, and other Google products. For five years, he covered tech news and reviewed devices after ...

After years of getting unofficial LineageOS builds, the Essential Phone finally receives official support from the Android-based operating system. The latest nightly build is up for download now. The ...

The Essential Phone is powered by a Snapdragon 835 processor coupled with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. It is equipped with a Gorilla Glass 5 protected 5.71-inch LTPS IPS LCD capacitive ...

Chris Thomas was a reporter at Android Police from 2022 until 2025. LineageOS 21 offers a unique Android experience with a customizable launcher and many attractive features. Custom ROMs from ...

Looks like those using 2014-era devices are in for a treat! The recently-released LineageOS 16 is slated to bring the well-received Android 9 Pie to several devices that no longer receive official ...

I have a Pixel 5 which is already running Lineage, for a bit it was my personal phone but mostly it was to keep my mom’s landline number after dad died. Battery life still seems great, not using it ...