The privacy-focused Android fork would rather lose market access than collect user data at setup.

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GrapheneOS has publicly stated it will not comply with age verification laws, even if that means its OS cannot be sold in certain regions. The privacy-focused Android fork requires no personal information, identification, or account at setup. This stance is relevant as laws in Brazil, California, Colorado, the UK, Australia, and Singapore increasingly target operating systems directly, requiring age data collection at setup. The announcement also raises questions about GrapheneOS's recently announced Motorola partnership, with the likely outcome being that Motorola simply won't sell GrapheneOS-powered devices in regions with such mandates.

Android-Based GrapheneOS Refuses Age Verification, May Exit Regions That Enforce It