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== Features == | '''GrapheneOS''', formerly known as CopperheadOS, is an [[wikipedia:Open_source|open-source]], security-focused, and [[Android]]-based [[:Category:Operating systems|operating system]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=12 Aug 2025 |title=GrapheneOS |url=https://grapheneos.org/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250812191843/https://grapheneos.org/ |archive-date=12 Aug 2025 |access-date=12 Aug 2025 |website=grapheneos.org}}</ref> As of 2025, GrapheneOS only officially supports [[Google Pixel|Google's Pixel]] product line because it is the only product that meets their security standard.<ref>{{Cite web |date=12 Aug 2025 |title=GrapheneOS FAQ |url=https://grapheneos.org/faq#supported-devices |access-date=12 Aug 2025 |website=grapheneos.org}}</ref> | ||
==Features== | |||
GrapheneOS advertises a multitude of features; most focusing on security. Although a more detailed list of features is provided at their [https://grapheneos.org/features website], a general list includes: | GrapheneOS advertises a multitude of features; most focusing on security. Although a more detailed list of features is provided at their [https://grapheneos.org/features website], a general list includes: | ||
# 0-Day Exploit Defense<ref>{{Cite web |date=12 Aug 2025 |title=GrapheneOS Features Overview {{!}} Exploit Protection |url=https://grapheneos.org/features#exploit-protection |url-status=live |access-date=12 Aug 2025 |website=grapheneos.org}}</ref> | #0-Day Exploit Defense<ref>{{Cite web |date=12 Aug 2025 |title=GrapheneOS Features Overview {{!}} Exploit Protection |url=https://grapheneos.org/features#exploit-protection |url-status=live |access-date=12 Aug 2025 |website=grapheneos.org}}</ref> | ||
# Attack surface reduction<ref>{{Cite web |date=12 Aug 2025 |title=GrapheneOS Features Overview {{!}} Attack Surface Reduction |url=https://grapheneos.org/features#attack-surface-reduction |url-status=live |access-date=12 Aug 2025 |website=grapheneos.org}}</ref> | #Attack surface reduction<ref>{{Cite web |date=12 Aug 2025 |title=GrapheneOS Features Overview {{!}} Attack Surface Reduction |url=https://grapheneos.org/features#attack-surface-reduction |url-status=live |access-date=12 Aug 2025 |website=grapheneos.org}}</ref> | ||
# Hardened USB-C Port and Pogo Pins control<ref>{{Cite web |date=12 Aug 2025 |title=GrapheneOS Features Overview {{!}} USB-C And Pogo Pins Control |url=https://grapheneos.org/features#usb-c-port-and-pogo-pins-control |url-status=live |access-date=12 Aug 2025 |website=grapheneos.org}}</ref> | #Hardened USB-C Port and Pogo Pins control<ref>{{Cite web |date=12 Aug 2025 |title=GrapheneOS Features Overview {{!}} USB-C And Pogo Pins Control |url=https://grapheneos.org/features#usb-c-port-and-pogo-pins-control |url-status=live |access-date=12 Aug 2025 |website=grapheneos.org}}</ref> | ||
# Improved Sandboxing<ref>{{Cite web |date=12 Aug 2025 |title=GrapheneOS Features Overview {{!}} Improved Sandboxing |url=https://grapheneos.org/features#improved-sandboxing |url-status=live |access-date=12 Aug 2025 |website=grapheneos.org}}</ref> | #Improved Sandboxing<ref>{{Cite web |date=12 Aug 2025 |title=GrapheneOS Features Overview {{!}} Improved Sandboxing |url=https://grapheneos.org/features#improved-sandboxing |url-status=live |access-date=12 Aug 2025 |website=grapheneos.org}}</ref> | ||
# Network Permission Toggle<ref>{{Cite web |date=12 Aug 2025 |title=GrapheneOS Features Overview {{!}} Network Permission Toggle |url=https://grapheneos.org/features#network-permission-toggle |url-status=live |access-date=12 Aug 2025 |website=grapheneos.org}}</ref> | #Network Permission Toggle<ref>{{Cite web |date=12 Aug 2025 |title=GrapheneOS Features Overview {{!}} Network Permission Toggle |url=https://grapheneos.org/features#network-permission-toggle |url-status=live |access-date=12 Aug 2025 |website=grapheneos.org}}</ref> | ||
# Sensors Permission Toggle<ref>{{Cite web |date=12 Aug 2025 |title=GrapheneOS Features Overview {{!}} Sensors Permission Toggle |url=https://grapheneos.org/features#sensors-permission-toggle |url-status=live |access-date=12 Aug 2025 |website=grapheneos.org}}</ref> | #Sensors Permission Toggle<ref>{{Cite web |date=12 Aug 2025 |title=GrapheneOS Features Overview {{!}} Sensors Permission Toggle |url=https://grapheneos.org/features#sensors-permission-toggle |url-status=live |access-date=12 Aug 2025 |website=grapheneos.org}}</ref> | ||
# Storage Scopes<ref>{{Cite web |date=12 Aug 2025 |title=GrapheneOS Features Overview {{!}} Storage Scopes |url=https://grapheneos.org/features#storage-scopes |url-status=live |access-date=12 Aug 2025 |website=grapheneos.org}}</ref> | #Storage Scopes<ref>{{Cite web |date=12 Aug 2025 |title=GrapheneOS Features Overview {{!}} Storage Scopes |url=https://grapheneos.org/features#storage-scopes |url-status=live |access-date=12 Aug 2025 |website=grapheneos.org}}</ref> | ||
# Contact Scopes<ref>{{Cite web |date=12 Aug 2025 |title=GrapheneOS Features Overview {{!}} Contact Scopes |url=https://grapheneos.org/features#contact-scopes |access-date=12 Aug 2025 |website=grapheneos.org}}</ref> | #Contact Scopes<ref>{{Cite web |date=12 Aug 2025 |title=GrapheneOS Features Overview {{!}} Contact Scopes |url=https://grapheneos.org/features#contact-scopes |access-date=12 Aug 2025 |website=grapheneos.org}}</ref> | ||
# Private Screenshots<ref>{{Cite web |date=12 Aug 2025 |title=GrapheneOS Features Overview {{!}} Private Screenshots |url=https://grapheneos.org/features#private-screenshots |url-status=live |access-date=12 Aug 2025 |website=grapheneos.org}}</ref> | #Private Screenshots<ref>{{Cite web |date=12 Aug 2025 |title=GrapheneOS Features Overview {{!}} Private Screenshots |url=https://grapheneos.org/features#private-screenshots |url-status=live |access-date=12 Aug 2025 |website=grapheneos.org}}</ref> | ||
# Pin Scrambling<ref>{{Cite web |date=12 Aug 2025 |title=GrapheneOS Features Overview {{!}} Pin Scrambling |url=https://grapheneos.org/features#pin-scrambling |url-status=live |access-date=12 Aug 2025 |website=grapheneos.org}}</ref> | #Pin Scrambling<ref>{{Cite web |date=12 Aug 2025 |title=GrapheneOS Features Overview {{!}} Pin Scrambling |url=https://grapheneos.org/features#pin-scrambling |url-status=live |access-date=12 Aug 2025 |website=grapheneos.org}}</ref> | ||
# Two-Factor Fingerprint Unlock<ref>{{Cite web |date=12 Aug 2025 |title=GrapheneOS Features Overview {{!}} Two Factor Fingerprint Unlock |url=https://grapheneos.org/features#two-factor-fingerprint-unlock |access-date=12 Aug 2025 |website=grapheneos.org}}</ref> | #Two-Factor Fingerprint Unlock<ref>{{Cite web |date=12 Aug 2025 |title=GrapheneOS Features Overview {{!}} Two Factor Fingerprint Unlock |url=https://grapheneos.org/features#two-factor-fingerprint-unlock |access-date=12 Aug 2025 |website=grapheneos.org}}</ref> | ||
and more...<ref>{{Cite web |title=GrapheneOS Features Overview |url=https://grapheneos.org/features |url-status=live |access-date=12 Aug 2025 |website=grapheneos.org}}</ref> | and more...<ref>{{Cite web |title=GrapheneOS Features Overview |url=https://grapheneos.org/features |url-status=live |access-date=12 Aug 2025 |website=grapheneos.org}}</ref> | ||
== Reception == | ==Reception== | ||
=== Positive === | ===Positive=== | ||
German Security Researcher and Pentester Kuketz said that it was the "...gold standard of Android ROMs...".<ref>{{Cite web |date=12 Aug 2025 |title=GrapheneOS: Der Goldstandard unter den Android-ROMs – Custom-ROMs Teil7 |url=https://www.kuketz-blog.de/grapheneos-der-goldstandard-unter-den-android-roms-custom-roms-teil7/ |url-status=live |access-date=12 Aug 2025 |website=kuketz-blog.de}}</ref> | German Security Researcher and Pentester Kuketz said that it was the "...gold standard of Android ROMs...".<ref>{{Cite web |date=12 Aug 2025 |title=GrapheneOS: Der Goldstandard unter den Android-ROMs – Custom-ROMs Teil7 |url=https://www.kuketz-blog.de/grapheneos-der-goldstandard-unter-den-android-roms-custom-roms-teil7/ |url-status=live |access-date=12 Aug 2025 |website=kuketz-blog.de}}</ref> | ||
Cellularnews.com stated "GrapheneOS is arguably the best mobile operating system in terms of privacy and security."<ref>{{Cite news | | Cellularnews.com stated "GrapheneOS is arguably the best mobile operating system in terms of privacy and security."<ref>{{Cite news |author=Diane|date=23 Nov 2023 |title=GrapheneOS: A Hardened Android Alternative (Review) |url=https://cellularnews.com/mobile-operating-systems/grapheneos-review/ |url-status=live |access-date=12 Aug 2025|work=Cellular News}}</ref> | ||
=== Negative === | ===Negative=== | ||
[[Louis Rossmann - Video Directory|Louis Rossmann]], a consumer rights advocate and influencer, praised the project, but criticized the Lead Developer, Daniel Micay | [[Louis Rossmann - Video Directory|Louis Rossmann]], a consumer rights advocate and influencer, praised the project, but criticized the Lead Developer, Daniel Micay. A conversation between the two accused Rossmann of promoting harassment, slander, and attempted murder of Micay for commenting on a Techlore video stating: "This is informative, and unfortunate." Micay subsequently threatened to ban Rossmann from their [[Matrix]] channel, and accused him of being discriminatory of people with autism.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rossmann |first=Louis |date=26 May 2023 |title=Why I deleted GrapheneOS |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4To-F6W1NT0 |url-status=live |access-date=12 Aug 2025 |website=youtube.com}}</ref> | ||
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GrapheneOS
| Basic Information | |
|---|---|
| Release Year | 2019 |
| Product Type | Operating System |
| In Production | Constant |
| Official Website | grapheneos.org |
GrapheneOS, formerly known as CopperheadOS, is an open-source, security-focused, and Android-based operating system.[1] As of 2025, GrapheneOS only officially supports Google's Pixel product line because it is the only product that meets their security standard.[2]
Features[edit | edit source]
GrapheneOS advertises a multitude of features; most focusing on security. Although a more detailed list of features is provided at their website, a general list includes:
- 0-Day Exploit Defense[3]
- Attack surface reduction[4]
- Hardened USB-C Port and Pogo Pins control[5]
- Improved Sandboxing[6]
- Network Permission Toggle[7]
- Sensors Permission Toggle[8]
- Storage Scopes[9]
- Contact Scopes[10]
- Private Screenshots[11]
- Pin Scrambling[12]
- Two-Factor Fingerprint Unlock[13]
and more...[14]
Reception[edit | edit source]
Positive[edit | edit source]
German Security Researcher and Pentester Kuketz said that it was the "...gold standard of Android ROMs...".[15]
Cellularnews.com stated "GrapheneOS is arguably the best mobile operating system in terms of privacy and security."[16]
Negative[edit | edit source]
Louis Rossmann, a consumer rights advocate and influencer, praised the project, but criticized the Lead Developer, Daniel Micay. A conversation between the two accused Rossmann of promoting harassment, slander, and attempted murder of Micay for commenting on a Techlore video stating: "This is informative, and unfortunate." Micay subsequently threatened to ban Rossmann from their Matrix channel, and accused him of being discriminatory of people with autism.[17]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "GrapheneOS". grapheneos.org. 12 Aug 2025. Archived from the original on 12 Aug 2025. Retrieved 12 Aug 2025.
- ↑ "GrapheneOS FAQ". grapheneos.org. 12 Aug 2025. Retrieved 12 Aug 2025.
- ↑ "GrapheneOS Features Overview | Exploit Protection". grapheneos.org. 12 Aug 2025. Retrieved 12 Aug 2025.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ "GrapheneOS Features Overview | Attack Surface Reduction". grapheneos.org. 12 Aug 2025. Retrieved 12 Aug 2025.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ "GrapheneOS Features Overview | USB-C And Pogo Pins Control". grapheneos.org. 12 Aug 2025. Retrieved 12 Aug 2025.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ "GrapheneOS Features Overview | Improved Sandboxing". grapheneos.org. 12 Aug 2025. Retrieved 12 Aug 2025.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ "GrapheneOS Features Overview | Network Permission Toggle". grapheneos.org. 12 Aug 2025. Retrieved 12 Aug 2025.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ "GrapheneOS Features Overview | Sensors Permission Toggle". grapheneos.org. 12 Aug 2025. Retrieved 12 Aug 2025.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ "GrapheneOS Features Overview | Storage Scopes". grapheneos.org. 12 Aug 2025. Retrieved 12 Aug 2025.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ "GrapheneOS Features Overview | Contact Scopes". grapheneos.org. 12 Aug 2025. Retrieved 12 Aug 2025.
- ↑ "GrapheneOS Features Overview | Private Screenshots". grapheneos.org. 12 Aug 2025. Retrieved 12 Aug 2025.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ "GrapheneOS Features Overview | Pin Scrambling". grapheneos.org. 12 Aug 2025. Retrieved 12 Aug 2025.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ "GrapheneOS Features Overview | Two Factor Fingerprint Unlock". grapheneos.org. 12 Aug 2025. Retrieved 12 Aug 2025.
- ↑ "GrapheneOS Features Overview". grapheneos.org. Retrieved 12 Aug 2025.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ "GrapheneOS: Der Goldstandard unter den Android-ROMs – Custom-ROMs Teil7". kuketz-blog.de. 12 Aug 2025. Retrieved 12 Aug 2025.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ Diane (23 Nov 2023). "GrapheneOS: A Hardened Android Alternative (Review)". Cellular News. Retrieved 12 Aug 2025.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ Rossmann, Louis (26 May 2023). "Why I deleted GrapheneOS". youtube.com. Retrieved 12 Aug 2025.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)