LineageOS 21 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
LineageOS 21 reached end of life on 12 Oct 2025. It no longer receives security fixes.
301 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to LineageOS 23.2. Support timeline
Official dates from the LineageOS release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 14 Feb 2024 | — |
| End of life | 12 Oct 2025 | 0.8 years ago |
| Latest release | — | final |
Where to go from 21
Recommended target: LineageOS 23.2.
The newest actively supported branch is LineageOS 23.2 (latest release ).
Frequently asked questions
Is LineageOS 21 still safe to use?
LineageOS 21 reached end of life on 12 Oct 2025, 301 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download LineageOS 21?
Yes — the final release (21) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade LineageOS 21 to?
Upgrade to LineageOS 23.2, the newest actively supported branch.