# Google Extends Linux Kernel Support To Keep Android Devices Secure For Longer

**URL:** <https://onehack.st/t/google-extends-linux-kernel-support-to-keep-android-devices-secure-for-longer/286324>\
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**Tags:** technology\
**Created:** [July 8, 2024, 8:15pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/google-extends-linux-kernel-support-to-keep-android-devices-secure-for-longer/286324 "2024-07-08T20:15:04Z")\
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**Post date:** [July 8, 2024, 8:15pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/google-extends-linux-kernel-support-to-keep-android-devices-secure-for-longer/286324/1 "2024-07-08T20:15:05Z")

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**Summary:**

1. Google will support its own long-term support (LTS) kernel releases for Android devices for four years to enhance security.
2. This move addresses the Linux community’s recent reduction of LTS support from six to two years.
3. The extended support period benefits Android users but increases demands on Linux kernel developers.

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