We hear what you’re saying about MediaTek and completely understand your concerns. While projects like GrapheneOS or CalyxOS focus on specific chipsets, it’s worth noting that they largely rely on Google’s Pixel line — meaning it’s actually Google that determines which hardware they support, not the project maintainers themselves. That’s not a criticism, just a reflection of how the ecosystem currently works.
In our case, we’re building a product from the ground up with a different set of priorities — performance, long-term supportability, supply chain flexibility, and our own privacy hardening. So naturally, our hardware decisions differ.
If someone officially involved in a project like CalyxOS wants to explore porting to the UP Phone, we’d be happy to provide free devices to support that effort. We believe a more open mobile ecosystem benefits everyone.
If someone officially involved in a project like CalyxOS wants to explore porting to the UP Phone, we’d be happy to provide free devices to support that effort. We believe a more open mobile ecosystem benefits everyone.