Nexandroid

Nexandroid is a mobile operating system and platform designed to run on smartphones and tablets with a focus on modularity, security, and user empowerment. It aims to provide Android application compatibility through a dedicated runtime while offering a deeply customizable user experience and strong privacy controls.

The project originated in the early 2020s as an open-source initiative by a community of developers and privacy advocates, with the goal of creating a modular, auditable alternative to traditional mobile OS stacks. A public beta and developer program were announced in subsequent years to gather feedback and promote interoperability with Android apps.

Nexandroid uses a layered architecture consisting of a minimal core OS, a modular add-on framework, and a runtime layer that enables Android app compatibility. It emphasizes security through verified boot, sandboxed apps, and a granular permission model, and privacy through on-device processing and configurable data-sharing controls. The user interface adapts across devices and supports theming and accessibility options.

Adoption and ecosystem: The platform has seen adoption in the consumer, educational, and enterprise sectors, particularly among users who value control over data and software provenance. App availability depends on the size of the ecosystem; developers can package apps for the Nexandroid runtime or native components. The project emphasizes device longevity and transparent update practices.

See also: Android, Open-source software, Mobile operating systems, Privacy-focused computing.