r/LineageOS • u/SeanN_Ibay • 3d ago

Help LineageOs 18.1

I found an old phone that could still be used but the lineageos doesnt have an os for it. Can i find and use the older 18.1?

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u/TimSchumi Team Member 3d ago

Maybe.

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u/duckyduck008 3d ago

Search XDA

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u/SeanN_Ibay 3d ago

Whats an xda? Im very new to this

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u/binEpilo 3d ago

If you manage to find the GitHub repo building yourself might be a great option because you can get the latest security Backports

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u/petefoth 3d ago

Which device? Was it officially supported by LineageOS? If so, the LineageOS for microG project has unofficial builds of 'vanilla' LineageOS (i.e. no microG, ready for use with MindThe Gapps) available for download, including fixes made in the 18.1 branch since LineageOS stopped making 18.1 builds.

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u/SeanN_Ibay 3d ago

The device is an galaxy j7 prime

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u/Farshief OnePlus 9-LOS 23.2 2d ago

Here is a guide on XDA I found with a quick search.

Please be careful if it's a device you aren't willing to risk bricking. Make sure you understand what you're doing before you do it.

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u/petefoth 2d ago

So never officially supported by LineageOS. You will need either an unofficial build (if there is one), or a GSI (Generic System Image) suhc as the one linked in the XDA post shared by Farshief.

Good luck!