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De-Googled GrapheneOS is coming to Motorola’s foldables next year

Motorola's foldable phones will soon run GrapheneOS, a privacy-focused alternative to Android.

By · Published August 24, 2026 at 17:30 UTC · Updated August 24, 2026 at 18:24 UTC

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Source diversity sample: How-To Geek · 9to5Google · heise online · Mezha · Digital Trends · The Verge.

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Questions people are asking

What devices will receive GrapheneOS support?

Motorola's Razr Fold and Razr Ultra will receive GrapheneOS support next year. The Pixel 11 series will also receive support.

How long will the devices receive updates?

The partnership includes seven years of updates for the supported devices.

Will these devices be more expensive?

The Motorola devices are expected to be more expensive than Google's Pixel series.

What happened

GrapheneOS will support Motorola's Razr Fold and Razr Ultra next year. The partnership between GrapheneOS and Motorola is significant because it brings a privacy-focused, de-Googled Android experience to foldable devices. This will appeal to users who prioritize privacy and security. Motorola's foldable phones are expected to be more expensive than Google's Pixel series.

The partnership also includes seven years of updates for the supported devices. The Verge, 9to5Google, Mezha, Digital Trends and heise online are covering the news. The Verge and 9to5Google both note that the Pixel 11 series will also receive GrapheneOS support. Mezha and heise online mention that the Motorola devices will be priced higher than the Pixel series.

The partnership includes seven years of updates, which is longer than the typical update cycle for most smartphones. The next step is the official release of GrapheneOS on these devices, expected next year.

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