Operating System
/e/OS (Murena)
De-Googled Android operating system with privacy controls and French
/e/OS (Murena) offers a privacy-conscious alternative in the operating system space, with a stronger focus on data protection than many mainstream tools.
Who is this for?
✓ Good for you if:
- • You want a de-Googled Android experience with an integrated privacy-focused cloud option
- • You prefer a consumer-oriented alternative that is also available preinstalled on some phones
- • You need broader Android app compatibility than a fully Google-free setup usually provides
⚠ Think twice if:
- • Your device is unsupported or you depend on apps that require fully certified Google services
- • You want the rapid security-update cadence and hardening focus of GrapheneOS
- • You do not want optional cloud services operated by the /e/OS ecosystem
Overview
/e/OS (formerly eelo) is a privacy-focused mobile operating system based on Android that removes Google services and replaces them with privacy-respecting alternatives. Developed by Murena, /e/OS provides a de-Googled Android experience with built-in privacy features. The operating system removes Google Play Services, Google apps, and tracking components, replacing them with open-source alternatives like MicroG for compatibility and /e/OS apps for core functionality. /e/OS includes features like a privacy-focused app store, email client, calendar, and other essential apps. The operating system can be installed on compatible Android devices and provides regular security updates. /e/OS is based in France and operates under French privacy laws. The system emphasizes user privacy by minimizing data collection and providing users with control over their data. /e/OS is open source and available for free, with optional paid services and hardware available through Murena.
Privacy highlight
Privacy-focused mobile OS with de-Googled Android. Removes Google services and . and based in France with compliance.
Quick facts
- Country:
- 🇫🇷 France
- Pricing:
- Free
- Platform:
- Desktop, Laptop
- Technical:
- Advanced
- :
- No
- :
- Minimal telemetry
- :
- Yes
- Open-source status:
- Fully open source
- :
- No
- :
- Yes
Key features
- Operating system focused on security and privacy.
Security & encryption Click to expand
- No
- Encryption protocols
- AES-256, ,
- /e/OS uses Android's built-in mechanisms for device . The operating system supports full-disk and file-based . keys are managed by the Android KeyStore system, which stores keys in secure hardware when available. /e/OS uses standard Android security features including verified boot and . The operating system does not require user-managed keys for basic operation, as is handled automatically by the system.
- Offline support
- Yes
Telemetry & tracking Click to expand
- Minimal telemetry
- No
- Ip no
- /e/OS collects minimal data for service operation and improvement. The operating system collects basic usage statistics including app version, platform, and feature usage. /e/OS does not collect personal information, , or device identifiers. data is anonymized and aggregated. Users can disable through settings. The operating system uses to improve performance and fix bugs. /e/OS routes through its own infrastructure.
Jurisdiction & compliance Click to expand
- /e/OS is developed by Murena, which is based in France. The operating system and services operate under French privacy laws and GDPR requirements. User data, when collected, is stored on servers in France and Europe. The service emphasizes user privacy and data protection under European regulations.
- /e/OS retains minimal data for service operation. The operating system does not retain personal information or device identifiers. data is retained for a limited period for service improvement. Users can delete their accounts and associated data at any time. The service operates under French privacy laws and requirements.
- Legal frameworks
- Revenue sources
- Hardware sales, Services
Editorial signals Click to expand
- 82
- Trust score
- 80
- Trust breakdown (0–10)
- Encryption: 85, Audits: 75, Open source: 85, Telemetry: 85, Jurisdiction: 90, Transparency: 80, Trackers: 90
- Editorial notes
- Usability: 75, Performance: 80, Family friendly: 80
User experience Click to expand
- Signup requirements
- none
- Onboarding difficulty (1-5)
- 4
- Accessibility features
- Android-based OS (e/OS/) with built-in TalkBack screen reader, font size and display size scaling, magnification gestures, and high contrast mode. All standard Android accessibility features are present. Murena cloud services accessible via standard web browsers with keyboard navigation.
Backup & portability Click to expand
- Yes
- Migration tools
- Device migration tools, Data export
- Factory reset, Recovery mode
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