LineageOS is one the most popular Android custom ROMs available in the market. The project supports multiple devices, thanks to hardworking developers and maintainers. But unfortunately, as it has begun to work on Android 11 releases, the organization has halted development for Android 9.0 Pie. Due to this move, 24 devices are no longer supported by the LineageOS project.

LineageOS 16.0 based on Android 9.0 Pie was officially released in March 2019. A number of older devices and then newer devices were supported by developers and maintainers over the course of the next year.

Last year, when Android 10-based LineageOS 17.1 was released, select few devices running the previous version of the OS were updated to the latest one. However, 24 of those smartphones and tablets continued to remain on LineageOS 16.0 up until now.

Now, as the project is readying to release LineageOS 18.1 based on Android 11, it has dropped support for Android 9.0 Pie. As a result, the below listed 24 devices are stuck with LineageOS 16.0 unless any new maintainer shows up to update them to LineageOS 17.1 (Android 10).

• ASUS
  • ASUS ZenFone 3
  • ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M1
  • ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M2

• BQ
  • BQ Aquaris X2
  • BQ Aquaris X2 Pro

• HONOR
  • HONOR View10

• HUAWEI
  • HUAWEI P20 Pro
  • HUAWEI P20 Lite
  • HUAWEI P Smart

• Lenovo
  • Lenovo Yoga Tab 3 Plus Wi-Fi
  • Lenovo Yoga Tab 3 Plus LTE

• OPPO
  • OPPO F1 (Intrernational)
  • OPPO R5/R5s (Intrernational)
  • OPPO R7s (International)
  • OPPO R7 Plus (International)

• Redmi
  • Redmi 3S/3X
  • Redmi 4X

• Samsung
  • Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 Duos
  • Samsung Galaxy S5 LTE-A
  • Samsung Galaxy S5 Plus 
  • Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 WiFi (2016)
  • Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 WiFi (2016)

• Xiaomi
  • Xiaomi Mi5s

• ZUK
  • ZUK Z1

Anyway, it is worth noting that some of the above-mentioned devices do have unofficial newer LineageOS builds, in addition to other custom ROMs based on Android 10 or Android 11.

Hence, if you are still rocking any of these smartphones and tablets with LineageOS 16.0, it is time for you to switch to another ROM.

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Spanish electronics manufacturer BQ is well known for its Android One-totting smartphones. The company has now launched two new Android One phones that adopt the moniker BQ Aquaris X2 and Aquaris X2 Pro. Both models are upper mid-rangers even though they sure come with a premium design.

BQ Aquaris X2 Specs

As for the specifications, the Aquaris X2 is equipped with a 5.65-inch FHD+ display with rather slim small bezels on the top and bottom. A 2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass protects the display. The device is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 chipset with 3GB RAM and 32GB storage for the base model and 4GB + 64GB for the more premium one. The body is made of aluminium frame combined with a plastic back. The device also packs a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor.

The X2 packs a dual camera setup at the back which includes a 12MP (f/1.8) + 5MP sensors with extra emphasis on portrait mode. The selfie shooter also comes with some cool features such as the SoftNeuro patented technology that produces a bokeh effect by detecting your face and blurring the background. In addition, the Aquaris X2 is fired up by a 3,100 mAh battery supporting Qualcomm’s Quick Charge 4+.

BQ Aquaris X2 Pro Specs
The BQ Aquaris X2 Pro as the name implies is an improved model when compared to the Aquaris X2. It packs a similar 5.65-inch FHD+ display with a 2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass on top. It is powered by a Snapdragon 660 chipset While its memory starts at 4GB + 64GB configuration and goes up to 6GB + 128GB. The chassis is also a bit better as it features 3D glass instead of plastic while retaining the aluminium frame.

The rest of the specs and features are the same for both devices and they are both powered by Android One for a vanilla Android experience.

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Pricing & Availability

As far as the prices go, the Aquaris X2 starting at €309.90 and the X2 Pro priced at €389,90. The Aquaris X2 is available in Carbon Black/Sand Gold while the X2 Pro comes in Midnight Black/Glaze White and Deep Silver. Both models will be available to buy soon.

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BQ, a smartphone manufacturer from Spain has unveiled two new mid-range smartphones today namely, BQ Aquaris VS and Aquaris VS Plus. Both the BQ phones share common specs, but the Plus variant is a larger model with some enhanced features.

BQ Aquaris VS Specifications and Pricing

The Aquaris VS is fitted with a 5.2-inch IPS LCD display that supports HD resolution. The screen is tucked under a layer of 2.5D curved glass and it offers a maximum brightness of 520-nits.

The Snapdragon 430 chipset powers the Aquaris VS. Its 32 GB and 64 GB models respectively feature 3 GB and 4 GB of RAM. The handset is fueled by a 3,100mAh battery and it carries support for Quick Charge 3.0. The handset is preloaded with Android 7.1.2 Nougat. Its rear side features a fingerprint scanner and a 12-megapixel camera with f/2.0 aperture lens. It features an LED enabled f/2.0 aperture 8-megapxiel selfie camera.

The 32 GB and 64 GB storage variants of the BQ Aquaris VS are respectively priced at 189 euros (~$232) and $209 euros (~$257).

BQ Aquaris VS Plus Specifications and Pricing

The Aquaris VS Plus houses a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display that supports Full HD resolution. It produces 570-nits of brightness and is safely placed under 2.5D curved glass.

The VS Plus borrows features like Snapdragon 430, 12-megapixel rear camera, LED-enabled 8-megapixel front camera, rear positioned fingerprint reader and Android 7.1.2 Nougat OS from its smaller sibling. It is powered by a 3,400mAh battery that is enabled with Quick Charge 3.0 support. It comes in a single storage version of 64 GB that includes 4 GB of RAM. It is carries a price tag of 229 euros (~$282).

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BQ has promised to release Android 8.0 Oreo update for the Aquaris VS and VS Plus smartphones. The online store of the Spanish company delivers its smartphones to customers across different countries. However, one should be aware of the fact that the Aquaris VS and VS Plus supports only European LTE bands like 1, 3, 7 and 20. Hence, before placing order for these phones, customers are advised to check whether supports the LTE bands of the country.

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