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Android Privacy ROM Comparisons
This comparison reviews Android-based operating systems, organizing information about popular ROMs to help readers compare mobile platform options.
About Android Privacy ROM Comparisons
This site presents a side-by-side comparison of popular Android-based operating systems, described as AOSP distributions or custom ROMs. It covers GrapheneOS, CalyxOS, IodéOS, /e/, LineageOS and stock Android across categories such as open-source status, deblobbing, installing apps from any source, app-level network controls, system-wide tracker or connection blocking, encrypted phone backups, Android Auto, Google Pay, RCS support and factory reset protection. DivestOS was once included but was discontinued at the end of 2024, and an older version of the comparison that includes it is linked. The author states no affiliation with any of the compared projects, offers no specific recommendation, and invites reports of factual errors. The page is a static table, last updated 9 October 2026, and is best viewed on a 1920px-wide monitor at 100% display scaling.
Key features
- Side-by-side table of GrapheneOS, CalyxOS, IodéOS, /e/, LineageOS and stock Android
- Covers app-level network controls and system-wide tracker or connection blocking
- Notes encrypted backup support and Seedvault interoperability caveats
- Compares Android Auto, Google Pay and Google Messages RCS compatibility
- Flags Google Play sideloading registration and waiting-period changes from September 2026
- Links to an older version covering the discontinued DivestOS
Best for: Readers comparing Android-based operating systems who want to weigh features and trade-offs before choosing a distribution.
Good for
- States the author is not affiliated with the compared projects and gives no specific recommendation
- Includes caveats such as Seedvault backup interoperability between distributions
- Keeps an archived version that covers the discontinued DivestOS
Watch out for
- The comparison table is best viewed on a 1920px-wide monitor at 100% scaling
- No recommendation is offered for readers wanting a single pick
- DivestOS details are only available in the older archived version
Android Privacy ROM Comparisons at a glance
- Category
- Mobile Apps › Android Apps
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Android, Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Android Privacy ROM Comparisons FAQ
Does the comparison include DivestOS?
DivestOS was originally included but was discontinued at the end of 2024. An older version of the comparison that includes it is linked.
Does the site recommend a particular ROM?
No. The author states they are not affiliated with any of the projects and are not giving any specific recommendation.
Which operating systems are compared?
GrapheneOS, CalyxOS, IodéOS, /e/, LineageOS and stock Android.
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