LineageOS Alternatives

LineageOS is described as 'Free and open-source Android-based OS for smartphones and tablets that enables deep customization, regular security updates, privacy focus, and broad device compatibility' and is a very popular Mobile OS in the security & privacy category. There are more than 25 alternatives to LineageOS for a variety of platforms, including Android, Linux, Android Tablet, Linux Mobile and iPhone apps. The best LineageOS alternative is GrapheneOS, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like LineageOS are Android, iodéOS, /e/ and CalyxOS.

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LineageOS alternatives are mainly Android ROMs, but if you're looking for Operating Systems or Mobile OSs you can filter on that. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to LineageOS.
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Free and open-source Android-based OS for smartphones and tablets that enables deep customization, regular security updates, privacy focus, and broad device compatibility.

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LineageOS alternatives page was last updated May 6, 2025
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  1. iPadOS icon

    iPadOS

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    iPadOS is the mobile operating system for iPad devices from version 13 onward. Before version 13, iPad devices ran iOS.

    24 iPadOS alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • iPad
    iPadOS screenshot 1

    iPadOS Features

    1.  Tablet support

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    Comments about iPadOS as an Alternative to LineageOS
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    Negative Nov 6, 2021
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    its closed source and super proprietary

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    • iPadOS is the most popular iPad alternative to LineageOS.

    • iPadOS is Free and ProprietaryLineageOS is Free and Open Source
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    ColorOS

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    The major difference between Google's stock Android and OPPO's ColorOS is the latter's additional features. Such features include: customizable gestures for screen off, screen on, communication, a security centre, lock screen magazines, options for long screen shot...

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    ColorOS screenshot 1

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  4. openFyde icon

    openFyde

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    The simple, swift and secure operating system, now open source.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Chrome OS
    • Raspberry Pi
    openFyde screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Command line interface
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Google integration
    6.  Install APK
    7.  Debian package compatible

    openFyde VS LineageOS

     
  5. EMUI icon

    EMUI

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    EMUI is a HarmonyOS/Android (operating system) mobile operating system developed by Chinese technology company Huawei. It is used on the company's smartphones and tablet computers.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Android
    EMUI 14 Emoji Theme
    EMUI 14 Weather Theme
    EMUI 14 Live View

    EMUI VS LineageOS

     
  6. Oniro icon

    Oniro

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    Oniro is an Eclipse Foundation project focused on the development of a distributed open source operating system for consumer devices, regardless of the brand, model, make.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    Oniro screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Command line interface
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Rolling Release

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  7. Project Sandcastle icon

    Project Sandcastle

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    Linux with X windowing system and Android on the iPhone.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • iPhone

    Project Sandcastle VS LineageOS

     
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