Comparing Android Alternatives: Lineage OS, ∕E∕OS, and Graphene OS
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- #Privacy
- #Custom ROMs
- #Android
- Lineage OS is a well-established alternative Android firmware, derived from Cyanogen, focusing on privacy and minimal bloat.
- Lineage OS does not include Google Play Services by default but allows for manual installation of alternatives like MicroG or F-Droid.
- Installation requires unlocking the bootloader and using a custom recovery, with support for a wide range of devices.
- Lineage OS includes basic apps like a camera, gallery, and calendar but lacks advanced security features like bootloader relocking.
- ��e��OS is a Lineage OS derivative with added privacy fixes and includes MicroG for better compatibility with commercial apps.
- ��e��OS is closely associated with Murena, offering integrated services but comes with pre-installed apps that may not be removable without rooting.
- Graphene OS focuses heavily on security, supporting only Google Pixel devices and allowing bootloader relocking for enhanced security.
- Graphene OS runs Google Play Services in a sandboxed environment, providing control over permissions without compromising privacy.
- Graphene OS is less customizable and discourages modifications, targeting users needing high security, like journalists or activists.
- All three firmwares improve privacy over stock Android but require trade-offs between security, convenience, and app compatibility.