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Google cuts Android AOSP updates to twice yearly, boosting stability but slowing access for developers and custom ROMs.
Google is reducing Android Open Source Project (AOSP) source code releases from quarterly to twice yearly—in Q2 and Q4—starting January 2026.
The change, part of a new trunk-stable development model, aims to improve platform stability and streamline development for OEMs and internal teams.
While monthly security updates will continue, developers and custom ROM projects like LineageOS will face longer delays in accessing new code, potentially slowing updates for older devices.
Google recommends using the android-latest-release manifest branch for builds, emphasizing stability over frequent releases.
The shift marks a significant change in Android’s open-source approach, prioritizing long-term reliability over rapid public access.
Google reduce las actualizaciones de Android AOSP a dos veces al año, aumentando la estabilidad, pero ralentizando el acceso para los desarrolladores y las ROM personalizadas.