February 8, 2026
New paint, old pain
LineageOS 23.2
LineageOS 23.2 gets a glow-up, fans ask: “But does it support my phone?”
TLDR: LineageOS 23.2 adds a bold new look and moves to a twice‑a‑year release schedule, but the comment section is on fire over limited support for newer phones. Fans love the design; critics say it’s useless if their device isn’t included, spotlighting the tension in custom Android projects.
LineageOS 23.2 just dropped with a fresh, colorful makeover—think Google’s “Material Expressive” style, a beefed‑up dark theme, and customizable quick settings tiles that feel slick and modern. Default apps like the music player Twelve, Deskclock, and Calculator got the new look, and a fully redesigned Updater app is “coming soon.” The project is also syncing with Android’s new twice‑a‑year release rhythm, while monthly security patches keep rolling. Behind the scenes, there’s big leadership news: Rashed is stepping away, and Nolen Johnson (npjohnson) steps in as director. And then the comments happened. The mood? Spicy. Fans love the facelift, but the loudest chorus is: “Where are the recent devices?” One user sighed they’ve got no build for their new Samsung Xcover 7; another went full flamethrower with “FU LOS devs,” blaming slow support. Memes flew fast: “Expressive colors can’t install themselves,” “Material You, but material for who?” Meanwhile, calmer voices defended the volunteer devs and pointed to the device rules in the Charter and the official device list. The split is clear: design fans are cheering, device‑hunters are grumbling, and everyone’s asking if a prettier Android matters when their phone isn’t on the list.
Key Points
- •LineageOS released version 23.2 and will follow AOSP’s new biannual release cadence.
- •The update adopts Google’s Material Expressive design, revamping UI, colors, and Quick Settings customization.
- •Default apps Twelve, Deskclock, and ExactCalculator received Material 3 Expressive updates; the Updater app redesign is forthcoming.
- •New developer tools were merged, including scripts like beautify_rro.py and extract_aconfig.py.
- •Leadership changes include Rashed departing and Nolen Johnson (npjohnson) becoming the ninth director; device support follows Charter requirements.