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The best Android ROM alternative to LineageOS is GrapheneOS, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to LineageOS and many of them are Android ROMs so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Android ROM alternatives to LineageOS are iodéOS, /e/, Ubuntu Touch and CalyxOS.

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  1. GrapheneOS icon
     151 likes

    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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
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    Comments about GrapheneOS as an Alternative to LineageOS
    Guest
    Positive
    5

    Focused on security and privacy instead of random options.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    GrapheneOS icon
    • Almost everyone thinks GrapheneOS is a great LineageOS alternative.

    • GrapheneOS is Free and Open SourceLineageOS is also Free and Open Source
    • GrapheneOS is Privacy focusedLineageOS is not according to our users
  2. iodéOS icon
     62 likes

    Android-based OS emphasizing privacy, open source transparency, tracker and ad blocking, independent app installation, digital sovereignty, community development, routine updates, environmental sustainability, and a familiar interface for alternative Android devices.

    63 iodéOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application type

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    • Android
     
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    Comments about iodéOS as an Alternative to LineageOS
    overallopensource
    Positive
    4

    Fast, secure, private. Recommend it with CalyxOS, the best ones imo

    devotee4
    Positive
    3

    Same with microG + adblocker + degoogled

    iodéOS icon
    iodéOS icon
    • Almost everyone thinks iodéOS is a great LineageOS alternative.

    • iodéOS is Freemium and Open SourceLineageOS is Free and Open Source
    • iodéOS is Privacy focusedLineageOS is not according to our users
  3. /e/ icon
     132 likes

    /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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
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    Comments about /e/ as an Alternative to LineageOS
    Guest
    Positive
    -1

    Maintained for older phones (Samsung Galaxy S3 i9300), even less Google.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    /e/ icon
    • This alternative is disputed. /e/ is a legitimate LineageOS alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • /e/ is Free and Open SourceLineageOS is also Free and Open Source
    • /e/ is Privacy focusedLineageOS is not according to our users
  4. Ubuntu Touch icon
     207 likes

    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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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    Comments about Ubuntu Touch as an Alternative to LineageOS
    Guest
    Positive
    2

    It doesn't depend on Google at all (also regarding security updates)

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    It isn't based on Android. Needs VoLTE to be usable in US though.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    1

    Real GNU/Linux in your phone!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    Ubuntu Touch icon
    • Most users think Ubuntu Touch is a great LineageOS alternative.

    • Ubuntu Touch is Free and Open SourceLineageOS is also Free and Open Source
    • Ubuntu Touch is Privacy focusedLineageOS is not according to our users
  5. CalyxOS icon
     59 likes

    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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
     
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  6. postmarketOS icon
     48 likes

    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

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Linux Mobile
     
  7. LineageOS unofficial fork with built-in microG gapps implementation.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
     
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  8. Replicant icon
     92 likes

    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...

    Cost / License

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    • Android
     
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  9. Plasma Mobile icon
     62 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE
    • Linux Mobile
     
  10. PixelOS icon
     11 likes

    PixelOS is an AOSP based ROM, with Google apps included and all Pixel goodies. We aim to provide an experience similar to Google Pixel phones with numerous performance enhancements and a small amount of useful additional features.

    26 PixelOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
     
  11. Paranoid Android provides a unique experience and ultimate customization for your Android device.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
  12. Fairphone Open icon
     14 likes

    alternative, open source version of Fairphone OS, built by Fairphone, that puts transparency and ownership in the spotlight.

    45 Fairphone Open alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
     
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