LineageOS 16.0 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
LineageOS 16.0 reached end of life on 16 Feb 2021. It no longer receives security fixes.
2,000 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 | 1 Mar 2019 | — |
| End of life | 16 Feb 2021 | 5.5 years ago |
| Latest release | — | final |
Where to go from 16.0
Recommended target: LineageOS 23.2.
The newest actively supported branch is LineageOS 23.2 (latest release ).
Frequently asked questions
Is LineageOS 16.0 still safe to use?
LineageOS 16.0 reached end of life on 16 Feb 2021, 2,000 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download LineageOS 16.0?
Yes — the final release (16.0) 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 16.0 to?
Upgrade to LineageOS 23.2, the newest actively supported branch.