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Custom software relies on two distinct components: custom ROMs (alternative operating systems like GrapheneOS) and the low-level kernel (the code that bridges your phone’s hardware to its software).
Google is making it harder to build custom ROMs for Pixel phonesIf you use your Pixel out of the box with standard Android, you won’t notice a difference today. Your regular software updates and security patches will still arrive directly from Google as usual. However, if you buy Pixels specifically to run custom, privacy-centric operating systems like GrapheneOS, this change hits home: Slower security updates for custom software: Alternative operating systems rely on early code drops to test and port new Android updates ahead of time. Multi-week delays mean your custom ROM could lag far behind standard Pixel updates. Less transparency: Without a clear vie
Google is making it harder to build custom ROMs for Pixel phones… Mobile GrapheneOS isn't pulling any punches in its beef with Revolut The gloves are off as GrapheneOS calls Revolut's approach to security "incredibly negligent." By • Aug 6, 2026 — 4:35 PM ET • • Calvin Wankhede / Android Authority Follow us on Google Discover Add us as preferred source TL;DR Grap… …
… Mobile GrapheneOS reveals what's finally making Motorola support possible GrapheneOS says advances made by Qualcomm are finally making its planned Motorola support possible. …
… The GrapheneOS team clarified that this doesn’t touch Android as a whole, and it won’t touch Motorola’s upcoming GrapheneOS phones either. …