The Best CyanogenMod AlternativesTop Android ROMs and other similar apps like CyanogenMod

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   LineageOS

    341 likes

   Free and open-source Android-based operating system for smartphones and tablets, designed to enable deep customization, enhanced privacy controls, regular security updates, and broad device compatibility without default proprietary Google services.

   47 LineageOS alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source

   Application types

   • Mobile OS
   • Operating System

   Origin

   • United States

   Platforms

   • Android
   • Android Tablet

   

   

   

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   Top Positive Comment

   ivansolanoc

   Jan 21, 2017

   7

   It is the official continuation of the project.

   Guest

   Positive comment•Dec 8, 2017

   2

   Its the official successor of CM

   Review by a new / low-activity user.

   granddad

   Positive comment•Jun 16, 2017

   1

   LineageOS is an unofficial continuation of CyanogenMod + the CyanogenMod creators know, that LineageOS exists. It's obviously the best alternative.

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   • Almost everyone thinks LineageOS is a great CyanogenMod alternative.

   • LineageOS is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to CyanogenMod.

   • LineageOS is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to CyanogenMod.

   • LineageOS is Free and Open SourceCyanogenMod is also Free and Open Source
   • LineageOS is Customizable, Security-focused and LightweightCyanogenMod is not according to our users
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   Android

    943 likes

   Open-source mobile OS developed by Google, based on the Linux kernel. It supports app development in Java and Kotlin. Compatible with various devices, offering seamless integration with Google services, customizable interface, and extensive app ecosystem for smartphones and tablets.

   45 Android alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source

   Application types

   • Mobile OS
   • Operating System

   Origin

   • United States

   Platforms

   • Android
   • Android Tablet
   • Android Auto
   • Android SDK
   • Android Wear
   • Android TV

   

   

   

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   SecurityChecker

   Positive comment•May 30, 2017

   -2

   CyanogenMod is based off of Android and all of the custom ROMs are based off of Android

   

   

   • Some users think Android is a great CyanogenMod alternative, some don't.

   • Android is Free and Open SourceCyanogenMod is also Free and Open Source
   • Android is CustomizableCyanogenMod is not according to our users
4. 

   

   GrapheneOS

    151 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...

   31 GrapheneOS alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source

   Application types

   • Mobile OS
   • Android ROM

   Origin

   • Canada

   Platforms

   • Android
   • Android Tablet

   

   

   

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5. 

   

   Ubuntu Touch

    206 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

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source

   Application types

   • Mobile OS
   • Operating System

   Origin

   • Germany
   • EU

   Platforms

   • Linux

   

   

   

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

   • Ubuntu Touch is Free and Open SourceCyanogenMod is also Free and Open Source
   • Ubuntu Touch is Privacy focused, Security-focused, Customizable and LightweightCyanogenMod is not according to our users
6. 

   

   Replicant

    92 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...

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source

   Application types

   • Mobile OS
   • Operating System

   Origin

   • United States

   Platforms

   • Android

   

   

   

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   10users say it's a good alternative
7. 

   

   Plasma Mobile

    62 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.

   43 Plasma Mobile alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source

   Application types

   • Mobile OS
   • Operating System

   Origin

   • Germany
   • EU

   Platforms

   • Linux
   • KDE
   • Linux Mobile

   

   

   

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9. 

   

   Paranoid Android

    34 likes

   Paranoid Android provides a unique experience and ultimate customization for your Android device.

   30 Paranoid Android alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source

   Application type

   • Android ROM

   Origin

   • India

   Platforms

   • Android
   • Android Tablet

   

   

   

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   zannondiego

   Positive comment•Jan 17, 2017

   0

   Because is open source and works fine.

   

   

   • Almost everyone thinks Paranoid Android is a great CyanogenMod alternative.

   • Paranoid Android is Free and Open SourceCyanogenMod is also Free and Open Source
10. 

    

    crDroid

     13 likes

    CrDroid is a customized fork of Android based on LineageOS bringing a lot of custom features ported from others great roms out there.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    • Android ROM

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet

    

    

    

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11. 

    

    OmniROM

     16 likes

    OmniROM is our Android custom ROM variant, feature-packed but always with stability as #1 priority in mind.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    • Android ROM

    Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet

    

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12. 

    

    Carbon ROM

     16 likes

    CarbonRom is an aftermarket firmware based on the Android Open Source Project.

    Features:

    PIE Halo AOKP Ribbons Comprehensive speed enhancements, including Linaro -O3 and processor-specific optimizations Unofficial Voodoo Sound support on Note 2 and i9300 de.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    • Android ROM

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet

    

    

    

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13. 

    

    Astian OS

     11 likes

    Astian OS is an operating system that is based on the discontinued Firefox OS, development by Astian Foundation, thus allowing support for mobile devices, TV's, and other devices. Astian OS is completely free and open.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    • Operating System

    Origin

    • Chile

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted

    

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    • Astian OS is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to CyanogenMod.

    • Astian OS is Free and Open SourceCyanogenMod is also Free and Open Source
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    Mokee

     9 likes

    An intuitive aftermarket Android firmware.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    • Android ROM
    • Mobile OS

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Android

    

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