GrapheneOS
A privacy- and security-hardened operating system built from the Android Open Source Project β and a common destination for people who want more control over their phone without rooting it.
What is GrapheneOS?
GrapheneOS is a non-profit, open-source mobile operating system based on the Android Open Source Project (AOSP) with substantial added hardening for privacy and security. It officially supports Google Pixel phones and keeps full compatibility with Android apps. Google's apps and services are not included by default, but they can be installed as fully sandboxed, regular apps without special system privileges.
GrapheneOS and rooting
GrapheneOS does not ship with root access, and its developers recommend against rooting: handing apps superuser access weakens the very security model the OS works to harden. Many people who consider rooting for privacy or bloatware removal find GrapheneOS covers those needs out of the box. Installing it does require unlocking the bootloader β and, unlike most custom-ROM installs, the bootloader can be locked again afterwards with full verified boot.
Start with a device scan
Whether GrapheneOS supports your phone comes down to the exact model. Our freebrowser-based scan reads your device model and bootloader state over USB β the two checkpoints that decide whether a GrapheneOS install is even on the table.
Official links
- grapheneos.org β project homepage
- grapheneos.org/installβ official installation guide
- github.com/GrapheneOSβ source code
This page is an independent, unofficial overview of GrapheneOS, which is developed bythe GrapheneOS project. Root My Android is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the GrapheneOS project. Android is a trademark of Google LLC. All other product names, logos, and brands mentioned are the property of their respective owners and are referenced here for identification and informational purposes only.
