SimpleOS AlternativesAndroid ROMs and other similar apps like SimpleOS

SimpleOS is described as 'Streamlined mobile operating system based on the Lunar Open Mobile Platform (developed by The Good Phone Foundation). You can find the source code of Lunar OMP here: https://gerrit.goodphone' and is a Android ROM in the security & privacy category. There are more than 25 alternatives to SimpleOS for a variety of platforms, including Android, Linux, Android Tablet, Linux Mobile and HUAWEI AppGallery apps. The best SimpleOS alternative is LineageOS, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like SimpleOS are GrapheneOS, /e/, Android-x86 and CalyxOS.

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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.

    48 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.  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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    LineageOS VS SimpleOS

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

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

    • LineageOS is Free and Open SourceSimpleOS is also Free and Open Source
    • LineageOS is Privacy focused, Customizable, Security-focused and LightweightSimpleOS 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...

    30 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 iconSimpleOS 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.

    45 /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.  User friendly
    3.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Mobile OS
    2. Nextcloud icon  Nextcloud integration
    3.  Ungoogled
    4.  Cloud Sync
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  OTA Updates
    7.  Longevity
    8.  Low CPU usage
    9.  No Tracking
    10.  Multiple languages
    11.  No registration required
    12.  Dark Mode
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  5. Android-x86 icon
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    Android-x86

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    This is a project to port Android open source project to x86 platform, formerly known as "patch hosting for Android x86 support". The original plan is to host different patches for Android x86 support from open source community.

    33 Android-x86 alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • VirtualBox
    • Self-Hosted
    • VMware Workstation Pro
    • VMware Workstation Player

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  ARM support
    2.  Gaming Mode
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    • Android-x86 is the most popular Linux & Self-Hosted alternative to SimpleOS.

    • Android-x86 is Free and Open SourceSimpleOS is also Free and Open Source
    • Android-x86 is LightweightSimpleOS is not according to our users
  6. 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".

    41 CalyxOS alternatives
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    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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  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.

    43 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.  Conference Bridging
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Based on Ubuntu
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  No registration required
    9.  Works Offline
    10.  OpenVPN
    11.  Support for Gestures
    12.  Calendar Integration
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  9. 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...

    45 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 iconSimpleOS Icon

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  10. 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.

    42 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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  11. 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.

    38 postmarketOS alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

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

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

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

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  12. iodéOS icon
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    iodéOS

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    iodéOS is an operating system powered by LineageOS and based on the Android mobile platform. iodéOS aims at protecting the user's privacy with a built-in adblocker and by removing Google trackers.

    67 iodéOS alternatives
    iodéOS screenshot 1
    iodéOS screenshot 2

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android

    Properties

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

    Features

    1.  Mobile OS
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Ungoogled
    7.  Block Trackers
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  Multiple languages
    10.  OTA Updates
    11.  AdBlock Friendly
    12.  Low CPU usage
    iodéOS iconSimpleOS Icon

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  13. Sailfish OS icon
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    Sailfish OS

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    Sailfish OS is a European alternative to dominating mobile operating systems, and the only mobile OS offering an exclusive licensing model for local implementations.

    28 Sailfish OS alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux Mobile
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    Sailfish OS iconSimpleOS 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.

    31 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 iconSimpleOS Icon

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