Guardian Rom [Secure] [Privacy] [Beta]

[x942]

Guardian Rom by x942​

Thanks to:​

• The Guardian Project
• Cyanogen Mod
• Android Open Source Project
• Open-Pdroid Project
• Any one else I am missing

What is Guardian Rom?​

Guardian ROM is a custom android ROM multiple devices. The ROM is completely Open Source and based off of the CM10.1. While this build is stable because it's based on CM10.1 it is a preview so please expect some bugs, & missing features (i.e updater).

What Features does Guardian Rom have?​

• Kernel is hardened with SecDroid Tweaks.
• ROM is patched with and includes OpenPdoird for
  permissions management.
• Guardian Project apps are pre-installed – These include Orbot (Tor), Gibberbot (Secure IM),
  and more.
• CSSimple and OStel (https://guardianproject.info/wiki/Ostel) are included as replacements to the
  built calling apps. providing encrypted communications.
• If encryption is enabled and password is entered wrong 10 times the phone wipes user data.

Coming Soon:​

• Including support for Deniable Encryption (similar to Truecrypt hidden volumes).
• Including GRSecurity for exploit mitigation and more secure phone.
• Including SQLCipher to ensure all data is encrypted whenever possible
• Including a customer “app store” for our repos.
• Different lockscreen pin and Pre-Boot authentication password.
• Auto-Prompt for encryption setup on first boot.

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How to use:​

Simply flash the flashable zip through your favorite custom recovery. (TWRP is recommended as it supports encrypted devices). Once flashed you should enable Full Disk Encryption by doing the following (may very depending on device):

Settings --> Security ---> Password [enter a strong 8-16 char password]

Than

Settings --> Security ---> Encryption --> Enable Encryption

Downloads:​

Downloads are over here.

Please verify the downloaded file with the attached GPG signature to ensure is is a legit copy.

GAPPS
Google Apps are NOT included and before you flash them you may want to read this article.

UPDATES:
Since this is a preview I have not had a chance to remove or modify the CM Updater. Please do NOT use it as you will be flashing a stock CM10.1 build and not Guardian Rom. This will be fixed shortly.​

 

[mcmb03]

always been curious about this rom, so I may give this a whirl! thanks for the hard work!

 

[sky_fox]

Any reviews?

Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 4 Beta

 

[danw1028]

Since these NSA Android stories are rolling out there might be more traffic coming this way.

SAMSUNG S4

 

[MrWil]

Will this be available for an unbranded international S2, GT-I9100 ?

I am currently trying out CM10.1 and installed most of the included apps manually, but there is a problem with encryption and updating the nightlies and CWM, so I'd like to try out Guardian Rom.

 

[x942]

Since these NSA Android stories are rolling out there might be more traffic coming this way.

SAMSUNG S4

Those stories are FUD. Don't believe them. The only code the NSA put in android is SeLinux which hardens android. It's opensource and has been in linux for years.

Will this be available for an unbranded international S2, GT-I9100 ?

I am currently trying out CM10.1 and installed most of the included apps manually, but there is a problem with encryption and updating the nightlies and CWM, so I'd like to try out Guardian Rom.

Not for now. Nexus device get primary support as they have an AOSP Source tree.

 

[zurpher]

A very worthwhile effort. I wish I would own one of the supported devices to see how it goes.

I hope that more developers will start to put liberty and privacy into Android.

Keep up the good work.

 

[x942]

A very worthwhile effort. I wish I would own one of the supported devices to see how it goes.

I hope that more developers will start to put liberty and privacy into Android.

Keep up the good work.

More is coming soon. Guardian Rom is going to be on more device soon, We have a working once-click installer for all supported devices at this point, easy setup for Full Disk Encryption and Deniable Encryption, Policy Management and more. We are about to launch for a round of funding so stay tuned. Things are going to get exciting.

 

[sorrow777]

Dead?

Is this project dead? There is not much information on their site and its out of date.

 

[sonymsam]

I cant seem to find a download link for jflte

 

[Locoman_]

I cant seem to find a download link for jflte

To be honest, I hope these guys are okay. Privacy rights are important and these guys are also helping protect whistle blowers. Given that, I hope they haven't been whisked away to a black site. Yeah, that's a paranoid statement but not outside the realm of possibility.


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[SelfElevated2]

Is this project dead? There is not much information on their site and its out of date.

I cant seem to find a download link for jflte

To be honest, I hope these guys are okay. Privacy rights are important and these guys are also helping protect whistle blowers. Given that, I hope they haven't been whisked away to a black site. Yeah, that's a paranoid statement but not outside the realm of possibility.


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Looked into this project earlier. You can't find a dl link for jflte because it's only currently got beta release for the nexus line. The guy has a page on Kickstarter trying to raise 35 thousand dollars to support development. He promises to make a stable build and support more devices only if his 35k support fund is together by april 30th. Don't think it's gonna happen bc he's only at 1500.

 

[Milamber]

I cant seem to find a download link for jflte

I take it this ROM is dead?

 

[LuRock]

I take it this ROM is dead?

If it is don't take it!