CalyxOS
CalyxOS is an operating system for smartphones based on Android with mostly free and open-source software. It is produced by the Calyx Institute as part of its mission to "defend online privacy, security and accessibility."
| Developer | The Calyx Institute |
|---|---|
| OS family | Unix-like (Android) |
| Source model | Open source |
| Update method | Over-the-air (OTA), ROM flashing |
| Package manager | APK-based |
| Platforms | arm, arm64 |
| Official website | calyxos |
CalyxOS preserves the Android security model, using Android's Verified Boot system of cryptographic signing of the operating system, and running with a locked bootloader, partly thanks to an installer that guides the user through the process of unlocking and then re-locking the bootloader.
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