FAQ

Questions, answered.

Threat model, install path, payment privacy, the three-PIN system, jurisdiction notes. If you are weighing whether DeniableOS is for you, read these first.

Still unsure? The technical walkthrough covers the deniable-encryption construction in depth, and the install guide details supported devices and the flash process.

Questions, answered.

How does DeniableOS protect me when someone forces me to unlock my phone?

Can a forensic tool prove the hidden vault exists?

What is the three PIN system?

Is deniable encryption legal where I live?

What stops someone from just guessing the Hidden PIN?

Which Pixel models are supported?

How does the install work?

What does the installer erase?

What happens if I forget the Hidden PIN?

How does payment work, and what does DeniableOS know about me?

Is there a refund if my device is not compatible?

Do you collect telemetry from the installed OS?

Is DeniableOS open source?

How is this different from GrapheneOS?

Who is DeniableOS built for?