Feature LineageOS 22 (Android 15 on Pixel 9)

AOSP-based UI with minimal Google

changes. LineageOS 22 uses Android
15 QPR1’s layout (e.g. updated
Settings and quick settings
animations)​oaicite:0. Includes new
User Interface (UI) apps with Material You styli
(LineageOS 22 review: Android's
biggest software sustainability project
improves again [Video])Twelve” music
player has a modern Material You
design​oaicite:1). Overall lo (Changelog

Very high. LineageOS emphasizes user

customization – you can change
themes, fonts, quick toggles, and even
root the device if desired. The official
site notes “Customization is
paramount” and encourages
Customization
personalizatio (LineageOS –
LineageOS Android
Distribution)tentReference[oaicite:3]{i
ndex=3}. (Advanced users can install
any launcher, icon pack, or use ADB
tweaks.)

Strong Android security (file-based

encryption, Ve (LineageOS –
LineageOS Android Distribution) with
monthly patches​oaicite:4. Includes
Lineage’s Trust app to monitor
integrity. By design it does not bypass
Google Play Integrity/Sa (LineageOS
Security Features
22 review: Android's biggest software
sustainability project improves again
[Video]) – e.g. Google Pay won’t work
on Lineage by default​oaicite:5. No
proprietary Google security chips, but
benefits from Android’s baseline
security model.
 Generally smooth. LineageOS is a lean
AOSP build w (LineageOS 22 review:
Android's biggest software
sustainability project improves again
[Video])ground services, which can
free up RAM. 9to5Google reports that
Performance LOS 22 “ran fine” on a Pixel 7a and can
even boost older hardware
performance​oaicite:8. (Pixel 9 Tech
Specs, Features, Screen Size & Battery
Life)epends on device support; some
Pixel‑specific optimizations (e.g. ISP
features) may be absent.

Variable. Without Google Play

services, some users find LineageOS
can save power (less background
activity), but missing ven (Pixel 9 Tech
Battery Life Specs, Features, Screen Size & Battery
Life)ons may offset gains. Experiences
vary by device and setup. (Some early
adopters report normal-to-slightly
worse battery on LOS 22.)

Community-driven. LineageOS
provides monthly security patches to
all supported devices​oaicite:11 and
aligns releases with Android QPR
updates (LineageOS 2 (Learn when
you'll get software updates on Google
Software Updates Pixel phones - Nexus
Help)R1​oaicite:12, etc.). Update
frequency depends on maintainers – it
may lag behind Google’s schedule.
There is no guaranteed end-of-life;
support ends when maintainers stop
updating.
 None by default. LineageOS ships
without Google Mobile Services; you
must manually install GApps or
microG to get Play Store, Gmail, etc.
Many Google‑dependent services
won’t work out-of-the-box (e.g. Google
Google Services Integration
Pay fails due to Play Integrity
checks​oaicite:14). Voice Assistants,
auto (Pixel Live Translate: Meet Your
New Interpreter)creening, and other
Google features are unavailable
unless added.

Privacy-centric. LineageOS is open-

source with no hidden tracking; users
can avo (Android 15: New updates for
foldables, tablets, phones and
more)unts entirely. Lineage provides
enhanced privacy notices and granular
Privacy Controls controls (it’s “your data, your
rules”​oaicite:16). Without GApps,
there’s minimal telemetry. However, it
lacks some hardware privacy features
(Pixel’s Titan M2/Trusty for sensitive
data is present only if AOSP drivers
allow).

Generally stable. LineageOS 22 has

reached feature parity with previous
versions and is reported “clean,
lightweight, fairly free from bugs” on
supported devices​oaicite:18. On a
Stability
Pixel 9, official builds should be
reliable; occasional bugs may appear
(as with any new ROM) that require
manual fixes. Flashing and updates
require user effort.

Supported: all standard Pixel 9

hardware (Wi-Fi 6E, 5G, NFC, etc.) and
fingerprint reader. Not supported by
default: (Pixel 9 Tech Specs, Features,
Screen Size & Battery Life) (Pixel 9
 Supported: all standard Pixel 9
hardware (Wi-Fi 6E, 5G, NFC, etc.) and
fingerprint reader. Not supported by
default: (Pixel 9 Tech Specs, Features,
Screen Size & Battery Life) (Pixel 9
Tech Specs, Features, Screen Size &
Supported Features Battery Life)k (AOSP Android omits
Google’s unsafe face ID). Proprietary
Pixel camera/AI features (Live
Translate, Magic Eraser, etc.) and
services require Google apps. Some
specialized sensors (thermometer
app, etc.) may lack drivers.
 Android 15 (Pixel OS on Pixel 9)

Stock Android with Google’s Pixel

Launcher and Material You theming.
Android 15 made no major interface
changes on Pixel 9​

[oa (Pixel 9 Pro, 2 Months Later:

Android 15 and Forgettable AI -
CNET)}. The UI is polished and
cohesive (wallpaper-driven accent
colors, Google’s icon shapes).

Limited. You can change wallpaper

themes (Material You colors) and icon
shapes, but deeper UI changes aren’t
supported without hacks. The Pixel OS
keeps a mostly fixed system
appearance, with only Google-
provided theming options.

Very strong. Pixe (Pixel 9 Tech Specs,

Features, Screen Size & Battery
Life)e’s Titan M2 co-processor and
Tensor Security Core for multi-layer
protection​ (Android 15: New updates
for foldables, tablets, phones and
more)nce[oaicite:6]{index=6}. Android
15 adds theft-protection locks (auto-
lock on snatch) and a Remote Lock
feature​oaicite:7. Monthly security
updates from Google keep the device
patched. Built‑in Google Play Protect,
anti‑malware and phishing protection
are enabled.
Highly optimized. Android 15 is
tailored for Tensor G4 (the Pixel 9’s
SoC)​oaicite:9. Google provides
GPU/drivers and on‑device AI
acceleration (for photography,
translation, etc.). The result is typically
very smooth, responsive performance
tuned for this hardware.

Excellent. Pixel 9 has a 4700 mAh

battery (~24+ hours typical
use)​oaicite:10. Google’s Adaptive
Battery and Extreme Saver mode (up to
100 hrs) (LineageOS – LineageOS
Android Distribution). In reviews,
Android 15 on Pixel 9 did not
significantly change battery
(Changelog 29 - Flourishing Fifteen,
Simply Streamlined, Vibrant Vibes –
LineageOS)ining robust under normal
use.

Official Google support. Pixel 9 is

guaranteed 7 years of OS and security
updates​oaicite:13. Google issues
monthly security patches and periodic
“Pixel Drop” feature updates. New
Android versions and feature drops are
delivered on time (LineageOS 22
review: Android's biggest software
sustainability project improves again
[Video])hipped on release, Android 16
expected next cycle).
Full integration. Android 15 on Pixel 9
includes Play Services, Play Store,
Assistant, Gmail, etc. Pixel-specific
services (Call Screen, Hold For Me,
Live Translate, R (LineageOS –
LineageOS Android
Distribution)scription, etc.) work
seamlessly. Google AI features (like
Live Translate) leverage the Tensor
chip for offline performance​oaicite:15.

Mixed. Android 15 adds new privacy

features like Private Space – a
password‑protected hidden app vault​

[oaicit (LineageOS 22 review:

Android's biggest software
sustainability project improves again
[Video])} – and anti‑theft protections.
Pixel’s OS has strong sandboxing and
lets you control app permissions.
However, data is still shared with
Google for many services (location,
search, diagnostics). Pixel’s privacy is
good for an Android phone, but Google
accounts are integral.

Very stable. Official Pixel firmware is

extensively tested. Android 15 brought
no major bugs on Pixel 9 in reviews,
and Google promptly patches issues.
Most users experience few crashes or
glitches on stock Pixel OS. (Of course,
occasional software bugs still occur,
but Google pro (Pixel 9 Tech Specs,
Features, Screen Size & Battery
Life)es.)

Supported: full Pixel hardware feature

set. Pixel 9 supports Face Unlock and
under-display fingerprint​

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Distribution) Tensor-driven features
(Live Translate, Magic Editor, Photo
Unblur, etc.) and camera modes
(Night Sight, Portrait (LineageOS –
LineageOS Android Distribution)) are
enabled by default​oaicite:20​

oaicite:21

{in (LineageOS 22 review: Android's

biggest software sustainability project
improves again [Video])ietary Pixel
software (e.g. Recorder, Call Screen)
works out-of-box.