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

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  1. GrapheneOS icon

    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...

    31 GrapheneOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    Comments about GrapheneOS as an Alternative to LineageOS
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    5

    Focused on security and privacy instead of random options.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks GrapheneOS is a great LineageOS alternative.

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

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

    • GrapheneOS is Free and Open SourceLineageOS is also Free and Open Source
    • GrapheneOS is Privacy focusedLineageOS is not according to our users
  2. Android icon

    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.

    45 Android alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

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

     62 likes
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    Android-based OS emphasizing privacy, open source transparency, tracker and ad blocking, independent app installation, digital sovereignty, community development, routine updates, environmental sustainability, and a familiar interface for alternative Android devices.

    61 iodéOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

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    • Android
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    overallopensource
    Positive
    4

    Fast, secure, private. Recommend it with CalyxOS, the best ones imo

    devotee4
    Positive
    3

    Same with microG + adblocker + degoogled

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    • Almost everyone thinks iodéOS is a great LineageOS alternative.

    • iodéOS is Freemium and Open SourceLineageOS is Free and Open Source
    • iodéOS is Privacy focusedLineageOS is not according to our users
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    /e/

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    /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.

    46 /e/ alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    Comments about /e/ as an Alternative to LineageOS
    Guest
    Positive
    -1

    Maintained for older phones (Samsung Galaxy S3 i9300), even less Google.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • This alternative is disputed. /e/ is a legitimate LineageOS alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • /e/ is Free and Open SourceLineageOS is also Free and Open Source
    • /e/ is Privacy focusedLineageOS is not according to our users
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    Ubuntu Touch

     206 likes
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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.

    43 Ubuntu Touch alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
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    Comments about Ubuntu Touch as an Alternative to LineageOS
    Guest
    Positive
    2

    It doesn't depend on Google at all (also regarding security updates)

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
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    0

    It isn't based on Android. Needs VoLTE to be usable in US though.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    1

    Real GNU/Linux in your phone!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Ubuntu Touch is a great LineageOS alternative.

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

    • Ubuntu Touch is Free and Open SourceLineageOS is also Free and Open Source
    • Ubuntu Touch is Privacy focusedLineageOS is not according to our users
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    CalyxOS

     59 likes
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    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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    Encrypted communications
    Tor Browser installed
    Download apps from F-Droid and Aurora Store
     
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    postmarketOS

     48 likes
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    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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Linux Mobile
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    Replicant

     92 likes
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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...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Android
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  13. PixelOS icon

    PixelOS

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    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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
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    Mobian

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    Mobian is an open-source project aimed at bringing Debian GNU/Linux to mobile devices.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Linux Mobile
    Working on phone or tablet
     
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    Comments about Mobian as an Alternative to LineageOS
    Alex
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    0

    GNU+Linux Debian-based operating system

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    • Mobian is Free and Open SourceLineageOS is also Free and Open Source
    • Mobian is Privacy focusedLineageOS is not according to our users
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