AuroraOSP is a private-source Android 17 distribution built on the whole Google software stack — then reworked: universal search in the launcher, a Now Bar on the lock screen, Liquid Glass throughout, and AirDrop to Apple devices from an Android phone.
Why AuroraOSP
Aurora starts from LineageOS 24.0 and layers a genuine Google software stack on top — then hands you the switches Google never shipped.
The whole of Google's System UI, reverse engineered from the CP2A release — not a handful of ported pieces. Now Playing, Columbus Quick Tap, Pixel VPN, Adaptive Charging and Play Store system updates all behave the way they do on a real Pixel.
Three build flavours. The full Google stack, a minimal Core set, or a completely de-Googled Vanilla image — same Aurora feature set in each.
Built-in Play Integrity Fix — random or specific device, latest or canary properties — with TrickyStore keybox management alongside it.
Aurora's own surface treatment — clear glass over the blurred backdrop, picking up your wallpaper — implemented across Quick Settings, the volume dialog, the power menu, the Settings homepage, the launcher and the lock screen clocks. Every part of it can be left on Default instead.
Signature features
The Pixel search bar in full. One field finds apps, files, settings, contacts, Quick Settings tiles, Play Store listings, tips and the web — not just the apps already on your phone.
A live card on the lock screen for whatever is going on — music, active downloads, live sports scores, charging, the flashlight. Liquid Glass themed.
Quick Share sends files straight to Apple devices over AirDrop. No intermediary app, no cable, no asking someone to install something first.
Aurora fetches the album art and lyrics your music files are missing, then follows the words on the lock screen in time with the track.
Tiles resize to any width and any height, not just the two widths stock allows. Each keeps its own size in the collapsed shade, and a tabbed live editor rearranges the panel you are actually looking at.
Default grid, capsule toolbar, size hierarchy, tonal outline, vertical list, bento grid, colour tiles and liquid glass — with a live editor to rearrange it while you watch.
Supported hardware
Official builds across Google's Tensor G4 lineup. More devices as maintainers come on board.
Pick your device, choose GMS or Vanilla, and follow the install guide. Bring a charged battery and a backup.
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