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Project statusOfficial
Project labelOfficial current build
Codenameotter
Branch23.2
Last verifiedAugust 14, 2026
Support windowNo end date published by the project

Exact models and codenames

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Project target
otter
Device codenames
otter
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 retail models and variants for SHIFTphone 8.1
Exact model or SKUCodenameRegion / carrierNotes
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Hardware at a glance

These specifications help identify the exact phone and provide context for the listed operating-system support.

Released
January 2026
Chip
Qualcomm Dragonwing™ QCM6490 (QCM6490)
Display
6.67 in · 1080 × 2400 · 120 Hz · AMOLED
Memory
12 GB LPDDR5
Storage
512 GB UFS 3.1
Battery
3,820 mAh · Li-Po · removable

Installation and bootloader guidance

Bootloader state
See project guidance
Device-specific note
Follow the LineageOS instructions for this exact model and target.
Project guidance
Project and device specific; never assume relocking is supported.

About LineageOS on this phone

A long-running open-source Android distribution with official signed builds for broadly supported hardware.

Best fit
Consider it when device choice, a clean Android base, and community-maintained longevity matter most.
Google services
Google apps are not bundled by default. Compatible GApps, microG, or a Google-free setup can be requested.
Hardware scope
Broad catalog of phones with current official support.

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