CalyxOS

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OS.name: CalyxOS
OS.logo: Logo CalyxOS.svg
OS.developer: The Calyx Institute
OS.family: Android (Linux)
OS.working state: Development paused
OS.source model: Open source
OS.update model: Over-the-air (OTA), ROM flashing
OS.package manager: APK-based
OS.supported platforms: arm, arm64
OS.kernel type: Monolithic (Linux)
OS.support status: Unsupported since August 2025

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Official website: calyxos.org

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software version identifier: 6.8.21
social media followers: 2241
official blog URL: calyxos.org/news
inception: 2020-09-05
publication date: 2020-07-00
web feed URL: calyxos.org/feed.xml
Commons category: CalyxOS

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CalyxOS is an Android-based operating system for select smartphones, foldables and tablets 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."

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. CalyxOS also features an installer that guides the user through the process of unlocking and then re-locking the bootloader.