Thanks. It looks like the problem was introduced in the base Android OS before v1.7 was issued and fixed in the OS base before 1.8 was issued. Possibly not directly an /e/ issue.
I didn’t want to update before I found out whether or not the issue was addressed because I didn’t want to have to roll back and restore my phone. Again.
Fairphone
FP3+
FP3
/e/OS 1.6-o-latest-dev → 1.8.1.s-dev
Not rooted
I also had to reboot the phone myself.
I got a huge problem. After doing a few things / using some apps my phone always freezes since updating. I habe to open the FP3+ and remove the battery. Up to five times a day. It isn’t really usable anymore.
The update 1.6 to 1.8 was still without any problems, but the last one to 1.8.1-s-20230203257074-dev is buggy for me. Much batteryusage from Android system included.
I am looking forward to the next update.
Keeping the power button pressed for about 15 seconds should force a reboot.
Not any longer for my frohen FP3+.
mobi.inthepocket.bcmc.bancontact
The Belgium pay app is still not working
Not a good sign. This should work in almost any situation.
You didn’t leave the bootloader unlocked, by any chance?
In which case a rollback from 1.8.1 to 1.8 would probably be a matter of just switching the active OS slot back to the previous 1.8 one (Android rollback protection shouldn’t kick in if 1.8 and 1.8.1 are on the same security patch level).
In case the bootloader is locked (which is the default state of things on the Fairphone 3/3+), don’t unlock it now, because locking as well as unlocking it will force a factory reset for security reasons.
I think you could try safe mode to determine whether it’s an App at fault or the OS … [HOWTO] Reboot into Safe Mode.
This is a problem that was introduced with the 1.8.1 update for me. Before, the problem did not exist (FP3+ from 1.7-r stable to 1.8.1-r stable).
I have detected a bug !
If you go to Parameters > Update and clic three vertical dots Show release notes, there is an error 404 Page not found.
The link is https://gitlab.e.foundation/e/os/releases/-/releases/v1.8.-s but should be v1.8.1-s · e / os / releases · GitLab
This same bug happened to me yesterday … I would say for the first time since I’ve been on e-OS (nov. 2019) … but not 100% sure … may be 1 other time a long long time ago.
S9+ SM-G965F - e-OS 1.8.1-20230207257879-star2lte (Q dev)
Hi!
I’ve tried to install eOS, of the two versions mentioned in the subject, with the help of TWRP. This failed, badly. The settings app always crashes, when doing so. And TWRP wants me to “Enter Password for User [0]”, but doesn’t accept any password I’ve defined. I’ve tried several eOS and TWRP versions.
Now I can’t make any nandroid backups, and I can’t root the device. I need to use the e-Recovery (that works).
Can the recent versions of eOS make work with the recent versions of TWRP?
Bye, Volker
The update went ok, but it took like two hours. I tried keeping the screen on, but it was so slow, that I eventually gave up and just let it do the upgrade in the background. In the end, it worked out ok.
Gigaset
GS 290
Updated from 1.7 to 1.8.1-20230203257075-GS290
Not rooted
Update at the late hour. Everything went smoothly and took 15-20 minutes. The new version gives no cause for complaint.
Vendor: xiami
Device: redmi note 9 pro
Codename: miatoll (joyeuse)
Version: e os 1.7
Rooted with magisk
Perfect update with no problems
Same here with FP3+ (not rooted) and 1.8.1. Freezing 3 times during the day. Also battery drain to zero. I guess I have to reactivate my FP2 for the next month 
FP3
1.8.1-s-20230203257074-dev-FP3
Not rooted
The phone often freezes for several seconds since the update. A few times I had to reboot the phone by pressing the On-Off-button for more than 10 seconds.
Vendor Name: OnePlus
Device name: Nord
Device CodeName: avicii
Version of /e/OS or Stock which existed previously: 1.7-r-dev
Is the device Rooted / Not rooted: Rooted
Update yesterday without issue, stay tuned
Thanks for the tip. Do you know why splitting screen is so complicated now? It used to work perfectly with a long press on the square button.
Symptoms:
Also, regarding the new way of splitting the screen, I dont get it. What is meant by “now you have to long press the icon app over the window app.”?
I don’t know but in LineageOS with android 12 it’s the same way and /e/OS it’s a fork. It can also be a change from android version.