# ![«Image: GrapheneOS»](images/graphene-os-logo.png "GrapheneOS") GrapheneOS

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This edition of Jami is maintained by the community and runs on devices running the [GrapheneOS](https://grapheneos.org/) operating system.

The Free Software community recommends using Jami with GNU/Linux.
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## Download and install the GrapheneOS operating system

GrapheneOS can be installed from the [GrapheneOS](https://grapheneos.org/) site.

GrapheneOS is the private and secure mobile operating system with Android app compatibility.
Developed as a non-profit open-source project.

The GrapheneOS operating system can be used without needing to sign up to an account.

## Download and install the F-Droid app store

F-Droid can be installed from the [F-Droid](https://f-droid.org/) site.

F-Droid is the FOSS app distribution ecosystem for Android where user freedom comes first.

The F-Droid app store can be used without needing to sign up to an account.

## Download and install a UnifiedPush distributor application

[ntfy (pronounced "notify")](https://unifiedpush.org/users/distributors/ntfy/) can be installed from the [F-Droid](https://f-droid.org/packages/io.heckel.ntfy/) app store.

[ntfy (pronounced "notify")](https://unifiedpush.org/users/distributors/ntfy/) is an open-source push notification service that can be used as a UnifiedPush distributor.

The ntfy service can be used with the default server without needing to sign up to an account.

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A **distributor** application is required to receive notifications and distributes them to other applications.

For more information, [click here to visit the **Introducing UnifiedPush support in Jami** article](https://jami.net/unifiedpush/).
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## Download and install Jami

Jami for GrapheneOS can be installed from the [F-Droid](f-droid.md) app store.
1. Ensure that the device allows installation from unknown sources by going to **Settings** > **Security** > **Install unknown apps** and enabling it for the F-Droid app.
2. Download and install the F-Droid app from its official website or through the GrapheneOS app store.
3. Once F-Droid is installed, open it and search for **Jami**.
4. Install the Jami application from the search results.

```{important}
If a device has multiple user profiles, ensure that the F-Droid app version is consistent across all profiles to avoid installation errors due to version mismatches.
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