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LineageOS Finds New Life on Phones and DIY Smart TVs
Original: Using LineageOS for Phones and DIY Smart TVs is Pretty Nifty https://hackaday.com/2026/10/06/using-lineageos-for-phones-
Hackaday highlights how LineageOS, the open-source Android distribution, is being used to extend the life of old phones and to power DIY smart TV projects. The piece frames it as a practical option for makers who want to repurpose ageing hardware without vendor software restrictions, a familiar theme among open-source and hobbyist communities.
Why now: Interest in repurposing old devices and avoiding planned obsolescence keeps open-source Android alternatives in circulation.
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- Using LineageOS for Phones and DIY Smart TVs is Pretty Nifty https://hackaday.com/2026/10/06/using-lineageos-for-phones-and-diy-smart-tvs-is-pretty-nifty/ # OpenSource # Android # Maker · hackaday@robot.villas · 4
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