GrapheneOS Expands to Motorola Phones in 2027

The GrapheneOS project, a privacy-focused variant of Android, will officially expand its hardware support beyond Google Pixel devices to include Motorola smartphones starting in 2027. This marks a significant broadening of the platform's reach, with the first supported device expected to be a mainstream flagship, followed by the company's upcoming Razr Fold and Razr Ultra foldable models.

The expansion is the result of a long-term partnership between the GrapheneOS Foundation and Motorola, under which both organizations are collaborating on device compatibility and security. According to the project's roadmap, the rollout will begin with a non-folding flagship device, which is reportedly the successor to the Motorola Signature. The subsequent phase will include the Razr Fold and Razr Ultra foldables. The Razr Ultra is noted as potentially becoming the first flip-style smartphone to officially run GrapheneOS, opening a new form factor for users seeking enhanced privacy.

Technical requirements are a key factor in the timeline. The GrapheneOS team has stated that current Motorola devices are close to meeting its stringent hardware security standards but lack sufficiently mature...