At a glance
Open Android and hardware longevity
Consider it when device choice, a clean Android base, and community-maintained longevity matter most.
Who it may suit
A long-running open-source Android distribution with official signed builds for broadly supported hardware.
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
Google apps are not bundled by default. Compatible GApps, microG, or a Google-free setup can be requested.
Bootloader expectations
Project and device specific; never assume relocking is supported.
Use the instructions for the exact phone and OS.A locking procedure that is correct for one combination can make another phone unbootable.
