📱 Mobile OS Open source Privacy ★★★★
LineageOS
The mainstream custom Android ROM
Overview
LineageOS successor to CyanogenMod supports 200+ devices without bundled Google Services.
Privacy Guard and Trust features ship by default; extended support versions lengthen update windows.
Pair with microG and Aurora Store for the classic Google-free yet compatible setup.
Scores
Privacy 4/5
Ease of use 3/5
Features 4/5
Value 5/5
Android（OS） — comparison
No default Google Services or tracking; adding microG reintroduces limited Google API traffic.
Pros
- ✓ Huge device compatibility list
- ✓ Mature community and documentation
- ✓ Fine-grained Privacy Guard controls
- ✓ Regular security updates
Cons & caveats
- − No Google Services—extra setup for app compatibility
- − Flashing may void manufacturer warranty
- − Camera tuning not perfect on every device
Best for
- Reviving older phones
- Experienced custom ROM users
- Users needing broad hardware choice
Not ideal for
- Instant out-of-box simplicity
- Keeping manufacturer warranty intact
Specs
- Pricing
- Free — Completely free.
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Data location
- On-device local; microG/Aurora communicate with respective services when installed.
- Platforms
- 200+ 対応端末
広範な端末対応Privacy Guard活発なコミュニティ
Migration from Android（OS）
- 1 Check lineageos.org device support and flash guide
- 2 Flash LineageOS via custom recovery
- 3 Install F-Droid plus Aurora Store or microG
- 4 Complete device setup without Google account
Setup steps
- 1 Confirm model on supported devices list
- 2 Unlock bootloader and install custom recovery
- 3 Flash LineageOS image
- 4 Build app stack with F-Droid + Aurora/microG
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