LineageOS, CalyxOS and /e/OS are alternatives to consider alongside GrapheneOS, but the right fit depends on your exact phone, its update support and the services your apps need. GrapheneOS’s official production list names supported Google Pixel devices; LineageOS and CalyxOS list selected models from other manufacturers too. In every case, check support for the specific model—not just the brand. (GrapheneOS; LineageOS; CalyxOS)
Start with the phone you own
GrapheneOS says it selects devices for hardware-security properties rather than broad compatibility. Its FAQ lists supported Pixel devices and explains that full device security updates also depend on firmware updates from the manufacturer. The FAQ says extended-support releases cannot provide full security patches after that support ends. (GrapheneOS FAQ)
That makes the first decision straightforward: look up your exact phone in the operating system’s own device list and instructions. A project’s support for one model from a manufacturer does not mean it supports every phone from that brand.
LineageOS: a wide roster, with patch status by branch
LineageOS’s July 7, 2026, update listed devices from manufacturers including Samsung, Motorola, Sony, Xiaomi and Fairphone. The project directs users to model-specific instructions, and its update report describes security patches by Android branch rather than promising one schedule for every supported phone. (LineageOS)
| LineageOS versions | Patch status described on July 7, 2026 |
| 21–23 | Testing and merging patches from monthly Android security bulletins |
| 18–20 | Patched through the July 2026 security patch level |
| 16–17 | Patched through the November 2025 security patch level |
| 14–15 | Backporting was more difficult; the project said these branches were expected to catch up |
LineageOS said backporting for versions 14–17 was more difficult and support less reliable. It also warned that it could not guarantee complete or partial security for some older branches. So a successful installation alone does not tell you the patch condition of your particular build; the branch and device matter. (LineageOS)
CalyxOS: optional microG and a staged Android 17 rollout
CalyxOS lists selected Pixel, Fairphone, Motorola and SHIFTphone models in separate categories for current, extended, upcoming and discontinued support. Its site describes microG as optional and says it replaces some Google Play Services functions. That is a partial-services option, not a guarantee that every app requiring Google services will work. (CalyxOS)
CalyxOS said its Android 17 rollout began on October 1, 2026, with most supported Pixels; supported Fairphone, Motorola and SHIFTphone devices required additional device-specific work and separate releases. In an October 5 schedule update, the project listed October 13 for stable releases across the named device groups. That was a scheduled date, not a statement that those releases had already arrived. (CalyxOS Android 17 notice)
For broader context on Android 17 QPR1 and the distribution of APIs and security patches, see our coverage of the Pixel update.
What ComputerHoy reported about /e/OS
In an October 9, 2026, comparison, Abraham Andreu of ComputerHoy described /e/OS as based on LineageOS and reported that it includes microG, Murena Cloud, tracker controls and app privacy ratings. (ComputerHoy)
Match the system to your priorities
If your phone appears on GrapheneOS’s official list and its stated hardware-security selection criteria suit your priorities, start there. If you need a broader range of device models, LineageOS’s roster spans multiple manufacturers—but check the Android branch and the instructions for your exact phone before judging its update status.
CalyxOS is worth considering if its listed device support fits and you want the option of microG for some Google Play Services functions. If /e/OS’s reported services appeal to you, weigh those alongside the support and update information for the phone you plan to use.
