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

CyanogenMod is described as 'Aftermarket firmware for a number of cell phones based on the open-source Android operating system. It offers features not found in the official Android based firmwares of vendors of these cell phones' and is a leading Android ROM in the os & utilities category. There are more than 10 alternatives to CyanogenMod for a variety of platforms, including Android, Android Tablet, Linux, KDE Plasma and Self-Hosted apps. The best CyanogenMod alternative is LineageOS, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like CyanogenMod are Android, GrapheneOS, Replicant and Ubuntu Touch.

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CyanogenMod is an aftermarket firmware for a number of cell phones based on the open-source Android operating system. It offers features not found in the official Android based firmwares of vendors of these cell phones.

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  1. LineageOS icon
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    LineageOS

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    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.

    46 LineageOS alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet

    Properties

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

    Features

    1.  Mobile OS
    2.  Custom-ROM
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Sideload apps
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Dark Mode
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    LineageOS VS CyanogenMod

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    Comments about LineageOS as an Alternative to CyanogenMod
     
       
    ivansolanoc

    It is the official continuation of the project.

    Top positive comment •Jan 21, 2017
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    Guest

    Its the official successor of CM

    Positive comment •Dec 8, 2017
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    granddad

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

    Positive comment •Jun 16, 2017
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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 Privacy focused, Customizable, Security-focused and LightweightCyanogenMod is not according to our users
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    Android

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    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.

    44 Android alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

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    Platforms

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

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Linux-based
    2.  ARM support
    3.  Mobile OS
    4.  Android Wear compatibility
    5.  Google integration
    6. Google Calendar icon  Sync with Google Calendar
    7.  Sync with Google Drive
    8.  Sideload apps
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  No registration required
    11.  Ad-free
    12.  Batch Rename Files
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    SecurityChecker

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

    Positive comment •May 30, 2017
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    • 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 icon
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    GrapheneOS

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    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...

    29 GrapheneOS alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    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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  5. Replicant icon
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    Replicant

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    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...

    44 Replicant alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Root required
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  No registration required
    Replicant iconCyanogenMod Icon

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  6. Ubuntu Touch icon
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    Ubuntu Touch

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

    42 Ubuntu Touch alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
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    Properties

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

    Features

    1.  GNU/linux-libre
    2.  Community-based
    3.  Linux-based
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Based on Ubuntu
    6.  Conference Bridging
    7.  No registration required
    8.  No Tracking
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Works Offline
    11.  Support for Gestures
    12.  OpenVPN
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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 and LightweightCyanogenMod is not according to our users
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    Plasma Mobile

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    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.

    41 Plasma Mobile alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE
    • Linux Mobile

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No registration required
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Linux-based
    6.  Portable Linux
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  9. Paranoid Android icon
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    Paranoid Android

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

    30 Paranoid Android alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet

    Paranoid Android Features

    1.  Root required
    2.  Overclock
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    zannondiego

    Because is open source and works fine.

    Positive comment •Jan 17, 2017
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    • Almost everyone thinks Paranoid Android is a great CyanogenMod alternative.

    • Paranoid Android is Free and Open SourceCyanogenMod is also Free and Open Source
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    crDroid

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

    37 crDroid alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Custom-ROM
    crDroid iconCyanogenMod Icon

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  11. OmniROM icon
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    OmniROM

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

    28 OmniROM alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    OmniROM iconCyanogenMod Icon

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    Carbon ROM

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    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.

    29 Carbon ROM alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet

    Carbon ROM Features

    1.  Root required
    Carbon ROM iconCyanogenMod Icon

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