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CalyxOS is built upon many other open-source projects. Here are some of the contributions we have made back to the community.
Operating Systems
Android Open Source Project (AOSP) is the core backbone for all Android phones that manufacturers such as Samsung build upon. Maintained by Google, AOSP receives contributions from developers around the world.
LineageOS Android Distribution is a free and open-source operating system for various devices, based on the Android mobile platform.
Apps
Aurora Store is an unofficial, FOSS client to Google Play with bare minimum features. Aurora Store allows users to download, update, and search for apps like the Play Store.
Etar is a material designed open source calendar based on AOSP calendar. It is the default calendar app in CalyxOS and multiple other projects such as LineageOS.
- Pull Request(s): Multiple contributions over the years
F-Droid is an installable catalogue of FOSS (Free and Open Source Software) applications for the Android platform. CalyxOS ships F-Droid (Basic) as the recommended app store.
microG is a FLOSS (Free/Libre Open Source Software) framework to allow applications designed for Google Play Services to run on systems, where Play Services are not available.
- Pull Request(s): Multiple contributions over the years
Orbot acts as a front-end for the Tor binary application, while also providing a secure HTTP Proxy for connecting web browsers and other HTTP client applications into the Tor SOCKS interface.
- Pull Request: Ensure user setup has been completed before starting FGS
- Pull Request: Start Orbot via always-on VPN
Tor Browser uses the Tor network to protect your privacy and anonymity. CalyxOS uses Tor Browser to safely open sensitive links when required.
- Pull Request: Wait until Tor is connected to process intents