LineageOS 20 · Version Status

LineageOS 20 End of Life Date

LineageOS 20 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.

⚠ LineageOS 20 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. Past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
date not published
Past EOL
Latest Release
—
Standard release
Release Date
Dec 31, 2022
LineageOS 20 series
Lifecycle detail

LineageOS 20 was released on December 31, 2022.

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55 / 100
High Risk
EOL Risk Score™  How is this calculated? →
EOL Recency
35/40
Attack Surface
10/30 Medium tier
CISA KEV Exposure
0/20 Not in KEV
Extended Support
10/10 None available
EOL Risk Score™ — proprietary methodology by endoflife.ai. Factors: EOL recency, attack surface breadth, CISA KEV catalog presence, extended support availability. Updated at every build. Methodology →  ·  View score card →
Recommended upgrade path
LineageOS 23.2
Latest release: — · EOL: Supported
View full LineageOS timeline →
All LineageOS Versions
VersionLatestEOL DateStatus
13.0 — Supported EOL
14.1 — Supported EOL
15.1 — Supported EOL
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 EOL

What does LineageOS 20 end of life mean?

When LineageOS 20 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 20 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 20 reach end of life?
LineageOS 20 has already reached end of life, though the vendor has not published an exact date.
Is LineageOS 20 still supported?
No. LineageOS 20 reached end of life on date not published and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from LineageOS 20?
The recommended upgrade from LineageOS 20 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 20 past EOL?
When LineageOS 20 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.
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