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[[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 | [[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 the YouTube creator Techlore's 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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Latest revision as of 22:51, 13 August 2025
| 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 the YouTube creator Techlore's 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)