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Life & fun · July 5, 2018

RattlesnakeOS – build and run your own privacy focused Android OS

Build your own privacy and security focused Android OS in the cloud. - dan-v/rattlesnakeos-stack

RattlesnakeOS – build and run your own privacy focused Android OS launched on July 5, 2018 with 37 votes, #773 of 2,673 launches that month and more than 90% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 8 years on.

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RattlesnakeOS is a privacy-focused Android operating system available on GitHub that users can build and run themselves. Designed for those concerned about data privacy, it allows individuals to create their own customized Android OS rather than relying on standard distributions. The project targets technically-minded users who want control over their mobile operating system's privacy features and functionality.

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