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I agree this would be a great move, but relying on Android still means depending heavily on Google’s ecosystem under the hood. A more interesting path would be a truly independent, privacy-first operating system developed in Europe.
That option already exists: Sailfish OS (https://sailfishos.org/). It’s based on Nokia’s original alternative to Android (MeeGo), which was abandoned when Microsoft pushed Windows Phone. Since then, former Nokia engineers and the open-source community have continued developing and improving it.
Sailfish OS also supports Android apps through sandboxing, which allows compatibility without giving apps unrestricted access to user data. That makes it a strong candidate for a privacy-focused device.
They even have their own hardware (https://commerce.jolla.com/products/jolla-phone-sep-ii-2026), so integrating Proton’s ecosystem natively into Sailfish OS could be a perfect fit—combining a European OS, privacy-first services, and a more controlled app environment into a truly independent alternative to Apple and Google.
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I strongly agree with this suggestion, and I think Sailfish OS is one of the most realistic paths toward true digital independence and privacy.
Even if Proton expands on Android, it still ultimately depends on Google’s ecosystem at multiple levels, and using Android—even de‑Googled or modified versions—does not inherently guarantee privacy due to its underlying architecture and dependencies. At the same time, Apple represents a different kind of lock‑in, with a closed ecosystem that limits transparency and control. A native implementation on Sailfish OS would position Proton as a real alternative to both Google and Apple—not just in terms of independence, but also in terms of verifiable privacy.
Sailfish OS is a European, Linux‑based operating system with a strong focus on data protection and user control. It originates from Nokia’s MeeGo project and has been continuously developed by former Nokia engineers and the open‑source community after Microsoft discontinued it. It also supports Android apps through sandboxing, allowing compatibility without giving apps unrestricted access to user data. This creates a balanced approach between usability and privacy.
In the current global context, where concerns about data sovereignty, surveillance, and reliance on foreign tech providers are increasing, this initiative could be highly attractive not only for individual users but also for companies and governments looking for trustworthy, independent solutions.
With Jolla already developing its own hardware, such as the
Jolla Phone (https://commerce.jolla.com/products/jolla-phone-sep-ii-2026 )
, this is a unique opportunity to build a fully independent mobile ecosystem: European phone, a privacy‑focused OS, and Proton’s services working natively together.
If Proton is serious about offering a genuine alternative to the current duopoly, native support for Sailfish OS would be a strategic and forward‑looking step.