Software | Lineage OS |
Type | Operating System |
Tag | OS |
Platform | Android |
Privacy Rating | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
License Model | Free – Open Source |
Links | lineageos.org |

Privacy Pros: Improved longevity and security over stock Android.
Privacy Cons: Retains a few Google services and can be configured to be less private depending on installed apps. Cannot re-lock the bootloader on certain devices.
LineageOS is an open source Android operating system for smartphones, tablets, and set-top boxes. It is community-developed and serves as the successor to CyanogenMod, from which it was forked in December 2016. As of 2023, there are about 1.5 million devices running LineageOS.