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Google plans to begin verifying the identity of all developers who distribute apps on Android, even if it's outside the Play Store, starting September 2026
(android-developers.googleblog.com)
@Pro get #Pixel7Pro its decent and can get it 2nd hand for 200 bucks unfortunately right now #GrapheneOS only supports pixel phones (strange enough)
@wordmark @Pro It is not GrapheneOS that only supports Pixel phones; it is other Android devices that do not meet the standard security requirements of the GrapheneOS project.
GrapheneOS is a project focused on privacy and security on mobile devices. The devices supported by the project must use all standard security features, maintain firmware security updates, etc. This is part of what sets GrapheneOS apart from other projects that claim to be concerned with security and privacy, but are essentially just engaging in misleading marketing.
Here is the list of requirements for a mobile device to be officially compatible with GrapheneOS :
https://grapheneos.org/faq#future-devices
For now, only Pixel phones meet these requirements.
Since GrapheneOS is open-source, it is technically possible to build it yourself on an unsupported device, but you will not get an official version of GrapheneOS and you will not get support if you encounter problems. If GrapheneOS is running on an end-of-life device that no longer receives security updates, it doesn't matter if it's GrapheneOS, it's not secure.
GrapheneOS is currently working with an OEM/ODM to offer a few devices that are natively compatible with GrapheneOS.