Android Alternatives for Android

There are many alternatives to Android for Android if you are looking for a replacement. The best Android alternative is LineageOS, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Android and many of them are available for Android so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Android alternatives to Android are /e/, GrapheneOS, Replicant and CalyxOS.

Android alternatives are mainly Operating Systems but may also be Mobile OSs or Android ROMs. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Android.

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LineageOS
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59 LineageOS alternatives
A free and open-source operating system for smartphones and tablet computers, based on the Android mobile platform. It is the successor to the highly popular custom ROM CyanogenMod, from which it was forked in December 2016 when Cyanogen Inc.
- - LineageOS is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to Android.
- - LineageOS is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Android.
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LineageOS Features
1. Privacy focusedLineageOS is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
2. LightweightLineageOS consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
Customizable
Custom-ROM
Security focused
Sideload apps
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Can be tricky to install on some phones but every single time it's worth it! It is still googly but much, much less!
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Guest
It is personnalizable. I aggree that there's ubuntu touch, but for those who really want an android interface, this is the best choice. It is a fork from Cyanogenmod, which even if shutted down, still had proven it reliability...
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Guest
Just the basics. Run it with f-droid and no google apps!
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Guest
Some resources of LineageOS are still Google ressources, but the FLOSS process is on the go. As GoogleMaps is switching to commercial these days, Android could become commercial with fees also. Free Software alternatives are required to prevent such enclosures.
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bharathse
Lineage OS is the best custom ROM if you don't like the original heavily skinned Android that was provided by the OEM. It is very close to stock ROM with lots of little meaningful tweaks available.
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/e/
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57 /e/ alternatives
/e/ is a fork of LineageOS that aims to be completely free of everything Google. Not only that, but there are a number of goals the developer has in mind for /e/ that more people feel are vital to a mobile operating system.
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/e/ Features
1. Privacy focused/e/ is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
2. Lightweight/e/ consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
3. Cloud SyncSync your data (notes, documents, bookmarks, etc.) across your different devices and to the cloud.
User friendly
Nextcloud integration
Ungoogled
OTA Updates
One-click upgrade
Intuitive
Low bandwidth usage
Security focused
Low CPU usage
Custom-ROM
Comments about /e/ as a Alternative to Android
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Guest
it's focused on security and privacy
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Guest
Supports most Android apps and it's more lightweight than full Android. Respects your privacy.
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Guest
Still not available for Galaxy S5 nor Galaxy S8, even it being based on LineageOS.
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Roberto Trimarchi
Covers up to now only google pixel devices and some Samsung.
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Tibbe
It is currently available for 190 smartphone models.
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GrapheneOS
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39 GrapheneOS alternatives
GrapheneOS is a privacy and security focused mobile OS with Android app compatibility developed as a non-profit open source project. It's focused on the research and development of privacy and security technology including substantial improvements to sandboxing, exploit...
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GrapheneOS Features
1. Privacy focusedGrapheneOS is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
2. No TrackingGrapheneOS will not track you or use your personal data.
3. Ad-freeGrapheneOS doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
Security focused
OTA Updates
Comments about GrapheneOS as a Alternative to Android
Almost everyone thinks GrapheneOS is a great Android alternative.
Darlene Sonalder
Probably the best OS out there that care about your privacy and safety
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gunther
Excellent Android fork focused on privacy and security. Only works on Pixel phones. Sandboxed Google Play Services feature allows compatibility with almost all Android apps while limiting Google's telemetry and admin privileges.
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Replicant
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56 Replicant alternatives
Replicant is a fully free Android distribution running on several devices, a free software mobile operating system putting the emphasis on freedom and privacy/security. It is based on LineageOS and replaces or avoids every proprietary component of the system, such as user-space...
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Replicant Features
1. Root requiredRequires root to use Replicant, mainly relevant for Android apps.
2. Privacy focusedReplicant is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
FOSS
Security focused
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Almost everyone thinks Replicant is a great Android alternative.
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Android with as few non-libre drivers as possible.
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CalyxOS
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53 CalyxOS alternatives
Everyone needs a phone. Not everyone wants governments and corporations tracking their every move and spying on their communications. CalyxOS lets you have your cake and eat it too, with "Privacy by Design".
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CalyxOS Features
1. Privacy focusedCalyxOS is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
2. Ad-freeCalyxOS doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
3. No TrackingCalyxOS will not track you or use your personal data.
Custom-ROM
Ungoogled
OTA Updates
Comments about CalyxOS as a Alternative to Android
Most users think CalyxOS is a great Android alternative.
Guest
One of the best privacy focused ROMs
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DivestOS
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58 DivestOS alternatives
A mobile operating system divested from the norm.
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DivestOS Features
1. Privacy focusedDivestOS is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
Security focused
AOKP
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Android ROM
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42 AOKP alternatives
AOKP stands for Android Open Kang Project. It is a custom ROM distribution for many Android devices. It is mostly based off of AOSP.
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AOKP Features
1. Root requiredRequires root to use AOKP, mainly relevant for Android apps.
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