MIUI AlternativesAndroid ROMs and other similar apps like MIUI

MIUI is described as 'Stock and aftermarket firmware for smartphones and tablet computers based on Android. MIUI, developed by Xiaomi, includes various features such as theming support. It is updated every Friday based on the feedback from its test users' and is a very popular Android ROM in the os & utilities category. There are more than 25 alternatives to MIUI for a variety of platforms, including Android, Android Tablet, Linux, Linux Mobile and Android-x86 apps. The best MIUI alternative is LineageOS, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like MIUI are GrapheneOS, /e/, CalyxOS and Replicant.

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MIUI is a stock and aftermarket firmware for smartphones and tablet computers based on Android. MIUI, developed by Xiaomi, includes various features such as theming support. It is updated every Friday based on the feedback...

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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.

    49 LineageOS alternatives
    Homescreen
    Notification Shade
    +3
    Settings

    License model

    • Free • Open 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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    Comments about LineageOS as an Alternative to MIUI
     
    SecurityChecker

    I like LineageOS because to runs the latest android 7.0 and it is clean no bloatware.

    Positive comment •Jun 6, 2017
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    raecagar

    i think lOS is better lthan miui because it is fast reliable functions are good .... and my best the ui is stylish

    Positive comment •Feb 8, 2017
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    • Almost everyone thinks LineageOS is a great MIUI alternative.

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

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

    • LineageOS is Free and Open SourceMIUI is Free and Proprietary
    • LineageOS is Privacy focused, Customizable, Security-focused and LightweightMIUI is not according to our users
  2. 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...

    31 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
    GrapheneOS iconMIUI Icon

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  4. /e/ icon
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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
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    Properties

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

    Features

    1.  User friendly
    2.  Mobile OS
    3.  Nextcloud integration
    4.  Ungoogled
    5.  Cloud Sync
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  OTA Updates
    8.  Longevity
    9.  Low CPU usage
    10.  Intuitive
    11.  No Tracking
    12.  No registration required
    13.  Dark Mode
    14.  Multiple languages
    15.  Usability
    16.  User experience
    17.  Low bandwidth usage
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  5. CalyxOS icon
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    CalyxOS

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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".

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

    License model

    • Free • Open 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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  6. 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...

    46 Replicant alternatives
    Replicant screenshot 1

    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 iconMIUI Icon

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  7. 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.

    44 Ubuntu Touch alternatives
    Ubuntu Touch screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
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    +3
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Community-based
    3.  Security-focused
    4.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  GNU/linux-libre
    2.  Linux-based
    3.  Conference Bridging
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Based on Ubuntu
    6.  No Tracking
    7.  No registration required
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  OpenVPN
    10.  Support for Gestures
    11.  Calendar Integration
    12.  Run Android Apps on Desktop
    13.  Nextcloud integration
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    • Ubuntu Touch is the most popular Linux alternative to MIUI.

    • Ubuntu Touch is Free and Open SourceMIUI is Free and Proprietary
    • Ubuntu Touch is Privacy focused, Security-focused and LightweightMIUI is not according to our users
  9. Plasma Mobile icon
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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.

    44 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.  Linux-based
    2.  Portable Linux
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  No registration required
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Dark Mode
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  10. postmarketOS icon
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    postmarketOS

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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.

    39 postmarketOS alternatives
    postmarketOS screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Linux Mobile
    postmarketOS screenshot 1
    postmarketOS screenshot 2
    +1
    postmarketOS screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

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

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  11. DivestOS icon
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    DivestOS

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    A mobile operating system divested from the norm.

    47 DivestOS alternatives
    DivestOS screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Rolling Release
    DivestOS iconMIUI Icon

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  12. LineageOS for microG icon
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    LineageOS for microG

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    LineageOS unofficial fork with built-in microG gapps implementation.

    36 LineageOS for microG alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    LineageOS for microG iconMIUI Icon

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  13. Project Elixir icon
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    Project Elixir

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    Project Elixir basically offers a minimal UI enhancement & close to Stock Android ROM with great performance, security and stability. Your experience while using Project Elixir will be butter smooth without compromising the quality of the Android experience.

    40 Project Elixir alternatives
    Project Elixir screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    Project Elixir screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Root required
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  Custom-ROM
    Project Elixir iconMIUI Icon

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  14. 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.

    32 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
    Paranoid Android iconMIUI Icon

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