GrapheneOS Supported Devices (2026): Which Phones Can Run It & Future Compatibility

GrapheneOS is one of the most privacy-focused Android operating systems available today, designed to give users advanced security without compromising app compatibility. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

Unlike many Android custom ROMs, GrapheneOS doesn’t support every phone — it requires specific hardware features to provide its hardened security model. In this article, we explain which devices work, why that matters, and what the future might hold. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}

Which Phones Officially Support GrapheneOS?

As of 2026, GrapheneOS officially supports a range of **Google Pixel phones**. This is because Pixel devices include security hardware — such as verified boot and hardware-based attestation — that GrapheneOS depends on. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}

• Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a
• Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a
• Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 8a
• Pixel 9 series (including Pro, Pro XL, Pro Fold, 9a)
• Pixel 10 series (including 10, 10 Pro, 10 Pro XL, 10 Pro Fold)

This list reflects official releases where GrapheneOS builds and security updates are fully supported.

Why Only Pixel Devices?

GrapheneOS’s security model relies on hardware features such as:

• Secure boot with proper rollback protection
• Trusted execution environment (TEE) or equivalent
• Hardware-based attestation

These elements aren’t available on many Android phones, which is why GrapheneOS’s support remains limited. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}

Future Compatibility: Beyond Pixels?

Until recently, Pixel exclusivity was seen as permanent, but that’s starting to change. In 2025, GrapheneOS announced a partnership with a “major Android OEM” that may bring support to Snapdragon-powered devices outside of the Pixel lineup. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}

This move could expand compatibility to devices from other manufacturers, though details (such as brand names or release dates) remain tentative as of early 2026. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}

Requirements to Install GrapheneOS

To install GrapheneOS, your Pixel phone must be:

• Carrier unlocked
• OEM unlockable

This ensures you can unlock the bootloader and flash the OS properly.

Do Other Android Devices Work?

Community discussions and official responses confirm that, outside of Pixel phones, there are **no officially supported devices** yet. Enthusiast builds or experimental ports may exist, but they lack official GrapheneOS support and long-term updates. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}

FAQ

Can I install GrapheneOS on non-Pixel phones?

Not officially. Only devices with the required hardware support are included in official builds. Enthusiast builds don’t receive full security updates. :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}

Will GrapheneOS become available on more devices?

Yes — GrapheneOS has announced plans to support non-Pixel Snapdragon devices in future releases. :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}

Does this OS still run Android apps?

Yes — GrapheneOS supports Android app compatibility, including an optional sandboxed Google Play layer. :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}