Lineageos 16.0 · Version Status
Lineageos 16.0 End of Life Date
Lineageos 16.0 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Lineageos 16.0 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 1908 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Feb 16, 2021
1908 days past EOL
Latest Release
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Standard release
Release Date
Mar 1, 2019
Lineageos 16.0 series
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 13.0 |
— |
Supported |
Active |
| 14.1 |
— |
Supported |
Active |
| 15.1 |
— |
Supported |
Active |
| → 16.0 |
— |
Feb 16, 2021 |
EOL |
| 17.1 |
— |
Apr 26, 2022 |
EOL |
| 18.1 |
— |
Mar 5, 2024 |
EOL |
| 19 |
— |
Feb 14, 2024 |
EOL |
| 20 |
— |
Supported |
Active |
What does Lineageos 16.0 end of life mean?
When Lineageos 16.0 reaches end of life, the maintainers stop issuing security patches for this version. CVEs discovered after the EOL date are publicly disclosed on the National Vulnerability Database with no patch available. Exploit code frequently appears on GitHub within days of disclosure.
The CVE blind spot: Most vulnerability scanners check for known CVEs but do not flag the ongoing accumulation of unpatched vulnerabilities in EOL software versions. Running Lineageos 16.0 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Lineageos 23.2 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Lineageos 16.0 reach end of life?
Lineageos 16.0 reached end of life on February 16, 2021. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Lineageos 16.0 still supported?
No. Lineageos 16.0 reached end of life on February 16, 2021 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Lineageos 16.0?
The recommended upgrade from Lineageos 16.0 is
Lineageos 23.2 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Lineageos full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Lineageos 16.0 past EOL?
When Lineageos 16.0 reaches end of life, the maintainers stop issuing security patches. Any CVEs disclosed after the EOL date accumulate with no remediation path. Most vulnerability scanners do not flag this — it is the CVE blind spot. Organizations running EOL Lineageos should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.