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GrapheneOS

Open-source Android-compatible mobile OS for Pixel devices, with no account required to install or use it.

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Open-source Android-compatible mobile OS for Pixel devices, with no account required to install or use it.

Common usePrivacy ToolsPrivacy ToolsOperator dataNone hosted
Identity checksZero KYCNo document check recorded · identity exposure level 0/4
Evidence and riskVerified evidenceStandardMaterial claims checked against current sources.; no material risk recorded in them.
Last reviewedReviewed 9 Aug 2026KYC checked 22 Jun 2026 · inferred jurisdiction · Source → official siteHow to cite this pageSource coverageVerified evidenceRecorded riskStandard
Evidence and facts

Evidence and facts

CUNICULA SCORE 4.0
44/100Limited evidencePrivacy 12/25 · Control 0/20 · Transparency 0/20 · Security 25/25 · Accountability 7/10 · Cap 69 · Method
JURISDICTIONCA
AUDITED BYNo audit listed
OPERATOR DATANo hosted operator data recorded
SOURCE COVERAGE
Verified evidenceTHIRD-PARTY REPORTED8/8Reviewed 9 Aug 2026 · Source → official site
LAST CHECKED2026-08-09
LAST UPDATED2026-08-09

Specs

DOCUMENT CHECKNone recorded
IDENTITY EXPOSURELevel 0/4
KYC TRIGGERSNo user account or identity KYC required for OS use; donation routes through GitHub Sponsors, crypto, PayPal, Wise or bank transfer may identify donors by rail.
FEEFree
CATEGORIESPrivacy Tools
FEATURESHardened Android fork, Google-free option, Sandboxed Google Play, Verified boot, Open source, Pixel devices, No account required, Auto-updates, +2 more
TORNot listed
REGIONSGlobal availability
Review analysis, source material, related services, and history

Analysis

OVERVIEW

A hardened Android build with verified boot, sandboxed Google Play instead of privileged Play services, and no account anywhere in installation or use. The security work is original engineering, not repackaging.

LIMITS

It runs only on Pixel hardware, so the base device is Google's, and some apps behave differently under the hardening. The OS cannot fix what the cellular network sees.

USEFUL FOR

Phone-level privacy for users willing to buy a Pixel and install an OS to avoid carrier and account linkage.

Sources · reviewed 2026-07-16

Corporate identity

Registry-sourced, not audited. The facts below come from cited web research rather than a direct registry query. Each claim links its own source.

LEGAL ENTITY
GrapheneOS Foundationsource ↗
REGISTRATION NO.
1485757-7source ↗
INCORPORATED IN
Canada (federal)source ↗
INCORPORATED ON
2023-03-17source ↗
REGISTERED ADDRESS
198 Bain Avenue, Toronto ON M4K 1G1, Canadasource ↗
OFFICERS
  • Khalykbek Yelshibekov
  • Daniel Micay
  • Dmytro Mukhomor
source ↗
Registry research · reviewed 2026-08-08

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is identity verification required?

No identity verification is recorded for typical use. No user account or identity KYC required for OS use; donation routes through GitHub Sponsors, crypto, PayPal, Wise or bank transfer may identify donors by rail.

Which payment methods are accepted?

Please check the provider site for accepted payment methods.

Where is it available?

Recorded availability: GLOBAL.

Is the operator based in a Five Eyes country?

Yes. The recorded jurisdiction is CA, a Five Eyes country (US, UK, CA, AU, NZ). This is jurisdiction context and does not by itself establish that a service is safer or less safe.

How are identity, operator, and evidence fields reported?

Identity exposure is level 0 of 4. No hosted operator data is recorded. Jurisdiction is shown as context, not a safety verdict. Source coverage is verified evidence, last reviewed 2026-08-09, and recorded risk is standard.

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Sources and history

Evidence basis: Claims on this page are linked to published sources for comparison, not certification, audit, endorsement, or recommendation; read the methodology and coverage map before relying on an entry.