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CalyxOS
Open Source Apache-2.0Privacy-focused Android with microG and F-Droid
Description
CalyxOS is a privacy-focused Android distribution that aims to be usable for everyday people while protecting their data. It comes with the optional microG framework as a free, privacy-respecting replacement for Google Play Services, ships F-Droid and Aurora Store for apps, bundles a built-in VPN and firewall (Datura), and includes encrypted backups. CalyxOS supports a range of Pixel and select other devices and is maintained by the non-profit Calyx Institute, making it an approachable de-Googled alternative to stock Android.
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Platforms
Android
Replaces the following proprietary tools
stock Android → CalyxOS
iOS → CalyxOS
Categories
Tags
#android
#mobile
#de-googled
#microg
#f-droid
#privacy
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