Privacy-Focused GrapheneOS Is Coming to Motorola Phones in 2027
Support will launch on non-folding devices first, according to the GrapheneOS Foundation.
GrapheneOS, a privacy-focused open-source mobile operating system, is set to expand its compatibility to Motorola smartphones in 2027. The GrapheneOS Foundation announced on Mastodon that initial support will begin with flagship devices, before potentially reaching foldable models such as the Motorola Razr Fold. The company expects GrapheneOS to arrive on Motorola devices due to the next generation of Snapdragon chips meeting the required security standards.
However, current 2026 Motorola models will not be retroactively supported as they lack certain crucial hardware security features. Unlike Google's Android system, GrapheneOS prioritizes hardware-level anonymity and zero-trust isolation by default, removing built-in tracking and restricting Play Services to an isolated app sandbox.
The company also adds active, OS-level privacy protections, giving users more control over their data without relying on third-party fixes. CNET senior editor Michael Sorrentino believes this move could improve software support for Motorola devices, potentially allowing them to compete with Samsung and Google devices. Motorola devices running GrapheneOS will receive seven years of full operating system updates, a significant upgrade from the 2026 Razr Ultra's current three years of software updates and five years of security updates.
Prior to this announcement, GrapheneOS was only available on select Pixel phones, which meet the stringent privacy and security standards required. For those looking to distance themselves from Google, the availability of GrapheneOS on Motorola devices, including foldable options, presents a new non-Google alternative.
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