CalyxOS
Privacy-focused open-source Android based on the Android Open Source Project, made by the Calyx Institute, with microG and for Pixel, Fairphone, Motorola and SHIFTphone devices.
- Based on
- AOSP
- Official website
- calyxos.org
CalyxOS at a glance
Every fact links to its source.
- Android base
- CalyxOS 8 based on Android 17, device-by-device rollout since October 1, 2026 Source
- Supported devices
- 31 models: 20 Google Pixel, 7 Motorola, 3 Fairphone and the SHIFTphone 8; 7 older ones only with extended support Source
- Installation
- Web installer in the browser (WebUSB, Chromium-based browsers, currently Pixel and Motorola only) or Device Flasher for all devices Source
- Google services
- microG is enabled by default without a Google account; it can be turned off during setup Source
- Security updates
- Pixels monthly in line with the Android Security Bulletin; firmware updates arrive late because Google no longer publishes the source code of QPR1 and QPR3 releases Source
- Pause 2025/26
- Paused in August 2025 after the founder and tech lead left, officially developed again since July 2026 with version 7.2.2.0 and a new signing setup Source
- Organization
- Calyx Institute Source
Release history
All tracked versions of CalyxOS, newest first.
| Version | Date | Key change |
|---|---|---|
| 8.0.0.0current | Update to Android 17, first for most supported Pixels |