Guides & support
Know your device.
Practical guides for getting started, staying secure, and making GrapheneOS work with your apps and workflow.
Getting started
First boot: what to do when your SOVEREIGN phone arrives
The first 15 minutes matter. Here's exactly what to do — and what not to do — when you turn on your phone for the first time.
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Setting your passphrase
Why a long passphrase beats a PIN, and how to change yours in GrapheneOS settings.
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Understanding your duress password
What it does, how not to trigger it accidentally, and how to set your own on first boot.
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Apps & compatibility
How to install apps on GrapheneOS
Three ways to install apps — Aurora Store, sandboxed Play, and direct APK — and when to use each.
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Banking apps: which ones work and how
Most Australian banking apps work out of the box. Here's which ones, and what to do if yours doesn't.
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Android Auto on GrapheneOS
It works, with a caveat or two. Here's what to expect and how to set it up.
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eSIM setup on GrapheneOS
Step-by-step: transferring your number or activating a new eSIM from your carrier.
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Keeping it secure
GrapheneOS updates: what to do when one lands
Updates are security events. Here's what we recommend before and after installing one.
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Why we recommend Vanadium over other browsers
Vanadium is GrapheneOS's hardened Chromium fork. Here's what makes it different — and when to use something else.
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What to do if you accidentally reset your phone
It happens. Your data is gone — that's the point. Here's what to do next.
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