Comparison of Android-Based Operating Systems
10 months ago
- #Privacy
- #Android
- #Security
- Comparison of popular Android-based operating systems (AOSP distributions) including GrapheneOS, CalyxOS, IodéOS, /e/, LineageOS, and Stock Android.
- Key features compared: network controls, location services, system-wide connection blocking, E2E-encrypted backups, notification forwarding, duress PIN, Android Auto compatibility, Google Pay compatibility, call recording, and screenshot options.
- Privacy and security features: storage scopes, contact scopes, per-app sensor controls, MAC address randomization, metadata stripping for photos and screenshots, and tracking prevention.
- Security measures: verified boot, hardware-based security verification, system app downgrade protection, hardened memory allocator, and SELinux policies.
- Update policies: security update speed, full patches support, partial updates after EoL, number of Android versions supported, and webview update speed.
- Supported devices: lists of manufacturers and models compatible with each OS, noting limitations for newer devices.
- Profile management: work profiles, private spaces, and secondary user profiles compared for privacy, convenience, integration, and security.