You can unlock new updates for old Android phones using this loophole

Some older Android phones can keep getting newer software after official support ends, though the process takes more work ...
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LineageOS proves you can de-Google your Android phone without ruining your life

You don't need Google to use Android... mostly.

Here's your most detailed look yet at how Android 17 OS verification will work

We're taking an early look at how Google's upcoming Android 17 OS verification feature will check that your phone's software is legit.
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Android 17 will soon tell you whether your OS is legit

Google has announced that an OS verification feature is coming to Android 17. This feature will tell you whether you’re running an official, Google-blessed Android version. The company is also ...