European Alternatives to Android
Google's mobile operating system, present on the majority of smartphones worldwide.
Android Features
- Google Play Store with millions of apps
- Built-in Google Assistant
- Google sync (Gmail, Drive, Photos)
- Monthly security updates
- Multi-user mode
- Customizable widgets
Why leave Android?
- Google collects Android users' location even when GPS is disabled, via cell towers and nearby Wi-Fi networks.
- Google Play Services sends data to Google about 12 times per hour, including device identifiers and usage data.
- Android is subject to the US CLOUD Act, allowing US authorities to access data without a European warrant.
- Google's business model relies on targeted advertising, massively exploiting personal data collected through Android.
- Google was fined €4.34 billion by the European Union for abuse of dominant position with Android.
Recommended : /e/OS
French degoogled Android system. Familiar interface, App Lounge for installing apps, and integrated European cloud. Available pre-installed on Murena smartphones.
Country : FR
Compatibility Scores
- Migration : 85/100
- GDPR : 95/100
- Features : 80/100
- Overall Score : 87/100
/e/OS Features
- App Lounge (Play Store access without Google account)
- Integrated European Murena cloud
- Tracker blocker with statistics
- microG (lightweight Play Services replacement)
- Built-in Blokada (ad blocker)
- Familiar Android interface
Why this choice?
/e/OS is the ideal alternative for Android users. Familiar interface, App Lounge for apps, and ready-to-use Murena smartphones. Developed in France by Murena.
Switch from Android to /e/OS
Strengths
- Familiar Android interface, natural transition for Android users
- Murena smartphones available with /e/OS pre-installed (no technical installation)
- App Lounge allows installing Play Store apps without Google account
- European Murena cloud included (1 GB free) for contacts, calendar, files
- Built-in tracker blocker showing blocked tracking attempts
Weaknesses
- Some apps dependent on Google Play Services may malfunction (check on plexus.techlore.tech)
- Murena smartphones more expensive than competitors with equivalent specs
- Security updates sometimes delayed compared to stock Android
All Alternatives
- /e/OS (FR) — Score : 87/100 (Recommended)
- Sailfish OS (FI) — Score : 75/100
- Ubuntu Touch (GB) — Score : 69/100