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The best Operating System alternative to CopperheadOS is GrapheneOS, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to CopperheadOS and many of them are Operating Systems so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Operating System alternatives to CopperheadOS are LineageOS, /e/, CalyxOS and Ubuntu Touch.

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A security and privacy focused mobile operating system compatible with Android apps. Google-free secure Android for the latest hardware.

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CopperheadOS alternatives page was last updated Apr 11, 2024
  1. GrapheneOS icon
     102 likes

    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...

    30 GrapheneOS alternatives
    GrapheneOS screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet

    Properties

    1.  Security-focused
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Mobile OS
    2.  OTA Updates
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  Anti Tampering
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    Comments about GrapheneOS as an Alternative to CopperheadOS
     
       
    Guest

    Main developer of old CopperheadOS is in charge of GrapheneOS and this ROM is what Copperhead claims to be: privacy focused.

    Top positive commentDec 31, 2020
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    RemovedUser

    GrapheneOS stands for security and data protection - not like CopperheadOS which spies on users and engages in SCAM activities.

    Positive commentFeb 28, 2021
    0
    Guest

    Unlike CopperheadOS, GrapheneOS is not a SCAM.

    Positive commentJan 23, 2021
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    • Almost everyone thinks GrapheneOS is a great CopperheadOS alternative.

    • GrapheneOS is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to CopperheadOS.

    • GrapheneOS is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to CopperheadOS.

    • GrapheneOS is Free and Open SourceCopperheadOS is Paid and Proprietary
    • GrapheneOS is Security-focused, Privacy focused and LightweightCopperheadOS is not according to our users
  2. LineageOS icon
     307 likes

    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.

    48 LineageOS alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Customizable
    3.  Security-focused
    4.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Custom-ROM
    2.  Mobile OS
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Sideload apps
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Dark Mode
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  3. /e/ icon
     105 likes

    /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.

    45 /e/ alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  User friendly
    3.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Mobile OS
    2. Nextcloud icon  Nextcloud integration
    3.  Ungoogled
    4.  Cloud Sync
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  OTA Updates
    7.  Longevity
    8.  Low CPU usage
    9.  No Tracking
    10.  Multiple languages
    11.  No registration required
    12.  Dark Mode
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    Guest

    /e/ is the only open source os you can purchase pre installed on a phone.

    Positive commentDec 30, 2020
    0
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    • /e/ is Free and Open SourceCopperheadOS is Paid and Proprietary
    • /e/ is Privacy focused and LightweightCopperheadOS is not according to our users
  4. CalyxOS icon
     46 likes

    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".

    41 CalyxOS alternatives
    Encrypted communications
    Tor Browser installed
    Download apps from F-Droid and Aurora Store

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ungoogled
    2.  Mobile OS
    3.  Custom-ROM
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  OTA Updates
    6.  No Tracking
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  No registration required
    9.  Works Offline
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  5. Ubuntu Touch icon
     193 likes

    Ubuntu Touch is the Ubuntu operating system for mobile phones originally created by Canonical and now developed by the UBports Community.

    43 Ubuntu Touch alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Security-focused
    3.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  GNU/linux-libre
    2.  Community-based
    3.  Linux-based
    4.  Conference Bridging
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Based on Ubuntu
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  No registration required
    9.  Works Offline
    10.  OpenVPN
    11.  Support for Gestures
    12.  Calendar Integration
    Ubuntu Touch iconCopperheadOS Icon

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    • Ubuntu Touch is the most popular Linux alternative to CopperheadOS.

    • Ubuntu Touch is Free and Open SourceCopperheadOS is Paid and Proprietary
    • Ubuntu Touch is Privacy focused, Security-focused and LightweightCopperheadOS is not according to our users
  6. Replicant icon
     89 likes

    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...

    45 Replicant alternatives
    Replicant screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Root required
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  No registration required
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  7. Plasma Mobile icon
     53 likes

    Plasma Mobile turns your phone into a fully open hacking device, just like a PC. You can join us to start building new mobile experiences now.

    42 Plasma Mobile alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE
    • Linux Mobile

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Linux-based
    2.  Portable Linux
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  No registration required
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Dark Mode
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  8. postmarketOS icon
     24 likes

    postmarketOS extends the free and open source operating system Alpine Linux to run on smartphones and other mobile devices. Alpine is a security-oriented, light-weight Linux distribution based on musl libc and BusyBox.

    38 postmarketOS alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Linux Mobile

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Sustainability
    4.  Linux-based
    postmarketOS iconCopperheadOS Icon

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  9. PixelOS icon
     6 likes

    PixelOS is an AOSP based ROM, with Google apps included and all Pixel goodies. We aim to provide an experience similar to Google Pixel phones with numerous performance enhancements and a small amount of useful additional features.

    26 PixelOS alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Root required
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Custom-ROM
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  10. LineageOS for microG icon
     23 likes

    LineageOS unofficial fork with built-in microG gapps implementation.

    35 LineageOS for microG alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    LineageOS for microG iconCopperheadOS Icon

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