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.
Supported Devices
| Pixel | Pixel 6 Pro Pixel 6 Pixel 5a (5G) Pixel 4a (5G) Pixel 5 Pixel 4a Pixel 4 XL Pixel 4 Pixel 3a XL Pixel 3a Pixel 3 XL Pixel 3 |
CalyxOS Features
Own Your Conversations
💬 Call, text, or video chat privately with Signal.
🔐 Encrypted communication is prioritized and encouraged in the OS.
Access the World's Information
🌎 Browse the internet without censorship using Tor Browser.
🔑 Free and trusted VPNs from The Calyx Institute and Riseup included.
Download Your Favorite Apps
📲 Download all of your favorite apps from F-Droid and Aurora Store.
✌️ [[microg]] replaces some functions of Google Play Services while maintaining much more anonymity and privacy. Completely Optional.
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Recent Research
User Personas
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
CalyxOS Status update - June
This is the first in a series of regular updates from the CalyxOS team.
Chromium based on Bromite
We’ve entirely reworked our Chromium fork to be based on Bromite
CalyxOS software support timeline
CalyxOS currently supports 12 Pixels (3 and newer), and we’ve got test builds available for 1 Fairphone and 3 OnePlus devices. That’s a total of 16 devices.
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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