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Samsung Galaxy S5 Plus/LTE-A get LineageOS 16 based on Android Pie
Recently launched LineageOS 16 (based on Android Pie) is now available for the Samsung Galaxy S5 Plus and the Samsung Galaxy S5 LTE-A.
Custom ROMs expand the horizon of Android customization and improve the longevity of older devices. While there are numerous Custom ROMs out there, LineageOS - which now carries the legacy of CyanogenMod - is still among the most preferred custom Android firmware. Freshly upgraded to Android Pie, the latest version of LineageOS is already available on a host of devices from different manufacturers and the developers have now extended official support for two more devices.
Download LineageOS 15.1 for Xiaomi Mi A1, Samsung Galaxy S5, ZenFone 2, Xperia XA2, Lenovo P2, & OPPO R5/R5s/R7+/R7s
LineageOS 15.1 is now available for the Xiaomi Mi A1, Samsung Galaxy S5, ASUS ZenFone 2 Laser/Selfie, Sony Xperia XA2, and OPPO R5/R5s/R7 Plus/R7s.
LineageOS 15.1 is now officially available for a bunch of new devices including the Xiaomi Mi A1, Samsung Galaxy S5 (multiple variants), ASUS ZenFone 2 Laser, ASUS ZenFone 2 Selfie, Sony Xperia XA2, Lenovo P2, OPPO R5, OPPO R5s, OPPO R7 Plus, and OPPO R7s.
Verizon Galaxy S5 Bootloader Has Been Unlocked
Verizon Galaxy S5's bootloader has been locked for a long time now, but a developer from fire water team has shown a proof of concept unlock method.
Verizon has a storied history with regards to bootloader unlocking - namely, they hate the very idea of it. For years now, Verizon has maintained that preventing you from unlocking your device's bootloader is for your own benefit.