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 |
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| Shift | SHIFTphone 8 | Modern |
| Fairphone | Fairphone 5 Fairphone 4 |
| Motorola | moto g 5G - 2024 moto g84 5G moto g34 5G and g45 5G |
| Pixel | Pixel 9a 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 |
| Motorola | moto g52 moto g42 moto g32 |
| 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 |
| Shift | SHIFT6mq |
| Xiaomi | Xiaomi Mi A2 |
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 progress report - ceremony preparation, QPR ports, and FOSDEM
- Our final open HSM-based key provisioning plan is undergoing auditing before the key ceremony
- CalyxOS devices, including extended support, are being ported to Android 16 QPR1 while QPR2 support plan is being developed
- We are improving community support with the new Community Coordinator
- Catch up with us at FOSDEM in Brussels on January 31 2026!
CalyxOS progress report — signing, team capacity, and more
- CalyxOS is working seamlessly with our security consultants to finalize the HSM signing solution.
- The Calyx engineering is fixing our data infrastructure.
- Three new roles are open for CalyxOS.
An update on how to reach the CalyxOS team
- An update on how CalyxOS will provide support on each community channel
- Team support will withdraw from the Telegram channel
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.
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