CalyxOS Features
🎁 There's so much awesome packed into our OS.
Private by Design
Secure Networking
🚦 Datura Firewall gives you fine-grained control over network access for all of your apps.
🤝 Tethered network devices (USB or Wi-Fi) can use the phone's VPN or Tor.
🥸 Free and trusted VPNs from Tor and Riseup.
🌎 Cloudflare DNS is available as a Private DNS provider.
Limitless Functionality
✌️ microG available as a Google Play Services alternative to use core services, such as notifications, while maintaining much more anonymity and privacy.
🗺️ Positon or BeaconDB (and locally acquired AP data) available as privacy-friendly location services.
📍 Nominatim available as the default geocoding service.
Device Security
📆 Automatic monthly over-the-air (OTA) security updates.
⏲ Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, camera, and microphone can be automatically turned off when not in use.
🔐 Verified Boot ensures that the operating system has not been modified.
🛑 Restrict USB helps you block unknown USB devices.
Private Dialer
📞 Dialer comes with built-in support for Signal and WhatsApp calling options.
🤫 Sensitive Numbers hides helpline numbers, such as domestic violence, child abuse, or suicide hotlines from your call log.
Secure Backup with Seedvault
⏰ Automatic backups (once configured) of your apps.
☁️ Option to back up your files to a USB drive or Nextcloud.
🔐 Client-side encryption protects all of your backup data.
Work-life balance
💼 Maintain work-life balance with Work Profile. Use one device for both work and personal purposes.
💡 Apps and data in Work Profile are isolated from your main profile.
Your Favorite Apps
🎁 Get free and open-source apps from F-Droid.
🛍 Use Aurora Store to install from the Google Play catalog anonymously.
Browse without Censorship
🦆 DuckDuckGo is our default search engine.
🥸 Use Tor Browser to browse the internet without being tracked.
More to explore
➕ Check out this full feature list to learn everything you can do with CalyxOS to enhance your privacy. It also provides useful information on topics such as bundled apps and SIM support.
