GrapheneOS phones will be sold preinstalled in 2027, project says
There's a high chance of devices being sold with GrapheneOS preinstalled in 2027
GrapheneOS has officially partnered with Motorola Mobility (Lenovo) to bring its privacy-focused Android-based OS to a subset of future devices. The first will be a high-end flagship launching in 2027, with budget devices to follow once they meet the project's strict security and update requirements. Motorola is also helping with the port.
Motorola Mobility (Lenovo) is officially partnered with us and helping to bring GrapheneOS to a subset of their future devices.
- microtonal
Two clarifications:
- This is about preinstallation. For the planned models, you can install GrapheneOS yourself. This should be really simple, if it is similar to the current installation process for Pixels, which can be fully completed through their website.
- The preinstalled devices don't seem from Motorola themselves, as mentioned later in the thread: Probably not via their website but rather another company provided with the devices directly by Motorola. It could be us doing it ourselves but we aren't set up to deal with it.
Really excited for the Motorola GrapheneOS phones! (Currently have a P10P with GrapheneOS.)
- Cider9986
The upcoming Signature 27 will be announced today at the Snapdragon Summit. It has been teased by Motorola on their socials and will likely release in the US because they've posted about it on US social accounts.
The 2026 Signature, in the UK, is $1460 USD. In Brazil it is selling for $1230. The Pixel 11 pro XL, which the Signature beats on hardware in practically every way sells for $1300 on Google's website.
It looks interesting... I didn't love the 2026 design [1] but it looks better than whatever this is. Here's pictures:
[1] https://www.motorola.com/gb/en/p/phones/motorola-signature/s...
- csdreamer7
What I care about is banking app support. Both my credit unions (large, national ones) lock down their phones apps so they do not work on GrapheneOS. Yes, you can install certain Google packages to change that, but no guarantee that will work in the future.
- mitxela
Devices are sold with GrapheneOS preinstalled, just not by GrapheneOS. If your paranoia needs aren't high but you just want to get away from Google, it seems like a good idea.
- penguin_booze
Would corporate BYOD and bank apps work, though?
- sigmar
>Probably not via their website but rather another company provided with the devices directly by Motorola. It could be us doing it ourselves but we aren't set up to deal with it.
I presume this bit is because Motorola can't sell devices with android builds that aren't certified by google (as per Google Mobile Services contracts)
- movsx
Might someone know whether banking apps worldwide will work?
- madduci
I wish they will bring a €200 device with GrapheneOS out