Mobile OS alternatives
Alternatives to: Android, iOS
Google and Apple hoover out a massive amount of metadata from your phone 24/7. Stop feeding into that model but switching to a 'De-Googled' Android phone. These are secure and completely private.
App name | Open Source | Structure; Business model | Features | Country of origin | Link |
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GrapheneOS | Yes | Free Open Source | Excellent security; Only works with Google Pixel phones | Canada | GrapheneOS.org |
eOS | Yes | Nonprofit; Free with paid hardware or flash to your device yourself for free | Available on various brand devices | France | E Foundation |
CalyxOS | No | Non-profit; Subscription | Bundled with hardware so no need for install | USA | CalyxOS.org |
Jolla | No | Private company; Paid products | Bundles their Sailfish OS with hardware so no need for install; Based on Linux/Android; Company born out of Nokia | Finland | Jolla.com |
RTA's choice
We don't use any of these yet but are looking into using GrapheneOS or eOS.