At a glance
Security hardening first
Consider it when exploit resistance, strong privacy controls, and a supported Pixel are the priorities.
Who it may suit
A hardened Android operating system with a deliberately narrow hardware scope and a strong focus on privacy and security engineering.
The right choice also depends on the phone, remaining support life, applications you need, preferred Google-service model, and the bootloader state the project supports.
Google-service model
Optional sandboxed Google Play can be installed as ordinary apps when needed.
Bootloader expectations
Follow GrapheneOS instructions for the exact supported Pixel.
Use the instructions for the exact phone and OS.A locking procedure that is correct for one combination can make another phone unbootable.
