CalyxOS

Your Phone Should Be Private

Everyone needs a phone. Not everyone wants to be spied on.
Reclaim your privacy with CalyxOS.

CalyxOS is an Android mobile operating system that puts privacy and security into the hands of everyday users. Plus, proactive security recommendations and automatic updates take the guesswork out of keeping your personal data personal.

Devices

Upcoming

Motorola moto g 5G - 2024 moto g84 5G moto g34 5G
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Modern

Fairphone Fairphone 5 Fairphone 4
Motorola moto g52 moto g42 moto g32
Pixel Pixel 9 Pro Fold Pixel 9 Pro XL Pixel 9 Pro Pixel 9 Pixel 8a Pixel 8 Pro Pixel 8 Pixel Fold Pixel Tablet Pixel 7a Pixel 7 Pro Pixel 7 Pixel 6a Pixel 6 Pro Pixel 6

Extended support

Pixel Pixel 5a (5G) Pixel 4a (5G) Pixel 5

No longer supported

Oneplus OnePlus 9 Pro (Beta) OnePlus 9 (Beta) OnePlus 8T (Beta)
Pixel Pixel 4a Pixel 4 XL Pixel 4 Pixel 3a XL Pixel 3a Pixel 3 XL Pixel 3 Pixel 2 XL Pixel 2
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Xiaomi Xiaomi Mi A2

CalyxOS Features

Own Your Conversations

๐Ÿ’ฌ Call, text, or video chat privately with Signal.

๐Ÿ” Encrypted communication is prioritized and encouraged in the OS.

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Access the World's Information

๐ŸŒŽ Browse the internet without censorship using Tor Browser.

๐Ÿ”‘ Free and trusted VPNs from The Calyx Institute and Riseup included.

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Download Your Favorite Apps

๐Ÿ“ฒ Download all of your favorite apps from F-Droid and Aurora Store.

โœŒ๏ธ microG replaces some functions of Google Play Services while maintaining much more anonymity and privacy. Completely Optional.

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Get Started With CalyxOS

Ready to make the move? Let's go ๐ŸŽ‰

Get CalyxOS
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About CalyxOS

Why did we create CalyxOS?

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Recent Research

User Personas

Maya Ninova, Ph.D., 2021

We recently conducted a diary study and a set of user interviews and synthesized a baseline understanding of who our users are. Download the research report!

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Recent News

May 2025 Security update - take two

2025-05-09

  • CalyxOS 6.7.21-2 - Android 15 is now available for the FP5, FP4, Moto G32, G42, G52, Pixel 5a, 5, 4a (5G)
  • May security update (2025-05-05)

May 2025 Security update - Pixel 6 - 9

2025-05-07

  • CalyxOS 6.7.20 - Android 15 is now available for Pixel 6 - 9 devices
  • May security update (2025-05-05)
  • IMPORTANT: Certain Pixel devices wonโ€™t be able to downgrade after this update

Why we are phasing out the Cleartext Restriction feature

2025-05-06

  • An in-depth explanation of our decision to retire the โ€œRestrict cleartext network trafficโ€ feature
  • Next steps for users who are using this feature

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Become a Member

CalyxOS is brought to you by Calyx Institute, a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to making privacy and security available for all.

By becoming a member of Calyx Institute, you will support the development of CalyxOS and receive a phone with CalyxOS already installed!

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