Project statusOfficial
Project labelModern
Codenamelynx
BranchAndroid 16
Last verifiedAugust 14, 2026
Support windowMay 2028
Exact models and codenames
The listed support applies to the project target below. Confirm the phone’s model number, region, carrier origin, and codename before requesting an installation.
- Project target
- lynx
- Device codenames
- lynx
- Model numbers
- No model numbers are published in the current source.
- Regions
- No separate regional variants are published.
- Carriers
- No separate carrier variants are published.
| Exact model or SKU | Codename | Region / carrier | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pixel 7a | lynx | Not published | Confirm the exact retail model before service. |
Hardware at a glance
These specifications help identify the exact phone and provide context for the listed operating-system support.
- Released
- May 10, 2023
- Chip
- Google Tensor GS201
- Display
- 6.1 in · 1080 × 2400 · 90 Hz · OLED
- Memory
- 8 GB
- Storage
- 128 GB
- Battery
- 4,385 mAh · Li-Po · non-removable
Installation and bootloader guidance
- Installation instructions
- Open the CalyxOS installation instructions
- Bootloader state
- See project guidance
- Device-specific note
- See CalyxOS guidance for this exact model.
- Project guidance
- Follow the project guidance for the exact model and build.
About CalyxOS on this phone
A privacy-focused Android distribution balancing reduced Google dependence with everyday application compatibility.
- Best fit
- Consider it for a privacy-oriented daily driver with a familiar app experience and current supported hardware.
- Google services
- microG is available for compatibility without running the standard Google Play services stack.
- Hardware scope
- Current Pixels plus selected Fairphone, Motorola, and SHIFT devices.
Read the CalyxOS overview Review setup and customization options