ππ± Guide: Install GrapheneOS β Step by Step
π‘οΈ Why?
More security, less tracking, full control over your Android phone.
β οΈ Warning! β οΈ
You will lose your warranty once you flash a custom OS!
Some apps may not work properly or at all.
Be aware: Banking apps and Google apps in particular may cause issues or not work at all. Do your research first and know what youβre getting into. I take no responsibility for damages.
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Requirements:
πΉ A Google Pixel device (Pixel 6, 7, 8, 9).
πΉ A PC (Windows, macOS, or Linux).
πΉ A good USB-C cable.
πΉ Platform-Tools (ADB & Fastboot) installed on your PC:
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Android Developers
SDK Platform Tools release notes | Android Studio | Android Developers
Android SDK Platform-Tools is a component for the Android SDK.
π» Programs / Tools:
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Browser with Web Installer:
Web installer | Install | GrapheneOS
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Platform-Tools (ADB/Fastboot): see link above.
π οΈ Preparation on your Pixel:
1οΈβ£ Enable Developer Options
2οΈβ£ Enable OEM unlocking
3οΈβ£ Enable USB debugging
π How to access Developer Options:
1οΈβ£ Open Settings
π Scroll down.
2οΈβ£ Go to About phone
π Tap it (bottom of the list).
3οΈβ£ Find Build number
4οΈβ£ Tap 7Γ in a row!
π After 7 taps, youβll see:
βYou are now a developer!β
5οΈβ£ Enter your PIN/Password
π If prompted, enter your lock screen PIN.
π§ Developer Options menu appears here:
Settings β System β Advanced β
π Developer Options (new menu entry)
π Enable the following inside Developer Options:
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OEM unlocking (to unlock the bootloader)
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USB debugging (so your PC can communicate via ADB)
β‘ Installation:
π Connect your Pixel via USB-C (original cable recommended).
π Follow the Web Installer step by step:
βοΈ Unlock bootloader
βοΈ Flash GrapheneOS images (with Platform Tools)
βοΈ Lock bootloader again (recommended)
β³ Time needed:
About 30β60 minutes in peace.
β¨ Result:
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Clean, secure system without Google dependency
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Updates directly from GrapheneOS
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You decide which apps to install
π More info:
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GrapheneOS: the private and secure mobile OS
π FAQ section
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