fitheach,
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I've been given a Samsung Galaxy A51. I'd like to replace the stock Android with a free ROM.

Anyone done this?

Jkp,
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@fitheach
I did a Sony Experia and a Galaxy S6 edge but both to Lineage's close cousin eOS.
It was painless enough if you have the background knowledge required for running command line apps like adb and tinkering with Android background settings.
I suspect you have that covered being a Linux user 😀

fitheach,
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@Jkp
Neither /e/ or LineageOS list the A51 as officially supported. Wondered if there was anything unofficial.

Jkp,
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@fitheach
Not sure, should be information about this in the forums?
Galaxy S6 edge was an unofficial development it was very good but updates were slow 🤷‍♂️

pandora,
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@Jkp @fitheach

As part of a series of articles (in German) on custom ROMs, Mike Kuketz, a pen tester and data security expert, also analysed LineageOS, in particular the way it transfers data. His conclusion: If you really want to do without Google or get timely security patches for your device, consider looking for another custom ROM.
His toot with the link to the analysis:
https://social.tchncs.de/@kuketzblog/110257631941816880
He notes that e.g. iodéOS is more privacy-friendly than Lineage.
https://social.tchncs.de/@kuketzblog/110258145039516469

fitheach,
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@pandora
A cursory look at iodéOS suggests it is a fork of LineageOS. Device support will be the same or possibly a sub-set of LOS.

@Jkp

fitheach,
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I did find this post on installing LineageOS 19 on the A51:

https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/howto-rom-unoffcial-how-to-flash-lineage-os-19-0.4423111/

However, some of the links are broken.

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