You can install GrapheneOS yourself for free with the official web installer at grapheneos.org, and most people with a supported Google Pixel and a desktop or laptop finish in about an hour. If you would rather not do it alone, independent services install it with you or for you: iTechVista does it with you over a live video call for $99 USD (up to 90 minutes) or on a phone you mail to us for $85 USD, and several independent sellers sell Pixels with GrapheneOS already installed.
This page explains each route, what it costs, and what to check before you let anyone install an operating system on your phone. Prices and details were checked in November 2026.
Does the GrapheneOS project install phones for people?
No. GrapheneOS is a non-profit open-source project. It publishes the installer and a step-by-step install guide, and it says in its FAQ that it is not affiliated with, and does not endorse, any company selling devices with GrapheneOS. Its official recommendation is to buy a supported Pixel and install GrapheneOS yourself. Anyone who installs it for you, including us, is independent of the project.
Your options
| Route | Cost | Who does the work | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official web installer | Free | You, following grapheneos.org/install/web | Anyone with a supported Pixel, a computer and about an hour |
| iTechVista Guided Session | $99 USD, up to 90 minutes | You and an iTechVista specialist together, live over Google Meet | People who own a Pixel and want someone with them at every step |
| iTechVista Mail-In Service | $85 USD plus postage | iTechVista, on the phone you send us | People who would rather not run the install at all |
| Buy a phone with it installed | From about $380 to over $1,000, depending on seller and model | The seller, before it ships | People who do not own a supported Pixel yet |
1. Install it yourself, free
This is the route GrapheneOS recommends, and it is the cheapest. You need a supported Pixel (GrapheneOS recommends the Pixel 8 or newer), a desktop or laptop with a supported browser, and a USB cable. The official guide walks you through unlocking the bootloader, flashing, and locking the bootloader again. The most common thing that stops people is a carrier model whose bootloader cannot be unlocked, so check that before you start (see below).
2. Install it with live help: the iTechVista Guided Session
We install GrapheneOS with you on your own Pixel over a live Google Meet session, by voice or by chat. It costs $99 USD for up to 90 minutes. Before the session we check by email that your model is supported and that OEM unlocking works, so the session is spent installing. During it we use the official web installer, relock the bootloader, confirm verified boot, and set the phone up with you: Sandboxed Google Play if you want it, your essential apps and the key privacy settings. Follow-up email support is included. Because it is remote, it works wherever you are. Optional extras: moving your data from your old phone ($49 USD) and extra time ($25 USD per 30 minutes, only with your agreement).
Book it on the GrapheneOS installation service page, or email support@itechvista.com first if you are unsure your phone qualifies.
3. Send us the phone: the iTechVista Mail-In Service
You post your Pixel to us by tracked mail. We install GrapheneOS, relock the bootloader, check the phone and return it by tracked courier. It costs $85 USD; you pay the postage to us, and tracked return shipping is $14 USD to a US address or $46 USD elsewhere, added at checkout. We usually ship your phone back within 3 business days of it reaching us.
4. Buy a phone that already has it
If you do not own a supported Pixel yet, buying one with GrapheneOS already installed saves a step. Several independent sellers do this, at very different prices and conditions. We sell a Google Pixel 9a with GrapheneOS installed for $699 USD, with a 45-minute onboarding call and 30 days of email support. Our guide where to buy a phone with GrapheneOS already installed compares the sellers we checked.
Before anyone installs it: the check that decides everything
GrapheneOS can only be installed if the phone's bootloader can be unlocked. Many phones sold by mobile carriers, US Verizon models especially, have this disabled for good. On the phone, open Settings, About phone, tap Build number seven times, go back to System, Developer options, and look for OEM unlocking. If you can switch it on (the phone may need to be online first), GrapheneOS can be installed. If it is greyed out, no installer and no service can fix that, so return the phone if you can.
How to choose someone to install it
- They use the official installer from grapheneos.org and install the official release, not a modified build.
- They lock the bootloader again afterwards, so verified boot protects the phone.
- They are open about being independent of the GrapheneOS project.
- They expect you to verify the result and show you how: compare the verified boot key hash and use the Auditor app. See how to verify a phone with GrapheneOS.
- They never need your passwords for your accounts.
- They state the price, what is included and what is not in writing before you pay.
Frequently asked questions
Can I install GrapheneOS without a computer?
The official guide installs from a computer. You can also use another Android phone or tablet running Android 14 or newer (with Play Protect certification) or GrapheneOS, or a Chromebook, with a supported browser such as Chrome. If you have neither, a remote session cannot help either, and the Mail-In Service or buying a phone with GrapheneOS installed are the practical routes.
How long does a GrapheneOS install take?
The install itself usually takes under an hour on a fast connection. Our Guided Session allows up to 90 minutes, which covers the install and the first setup.
Is a paid service worth it if the software is free?
Only if you value the help. GrapheneOS is free, and doing it yourself will cost less. What you pay a service for is time, a second pair of eyes on each step, and someone to ask afterwards.
Do you install GrapheneOS on phones other than Pixels?
No. GrapheneOS currently supports only Google Pixel devices, so nobody can install official GrapheneOS on another brand today.
iTechVista is independent and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the GrapheneOS project or Google. GrapheneOS is free software from grapheneos.org.