oh no… no legacy for my phone !!! Please !!!
Thanks @mihi for the QR option
Since v2.1 upgrade, I can’t receive SMS messages anymore. Any hints ? Thanks in advance for your help.
Check whether the SMSC (Short Message Service Center) number the phone uses is correct:
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Dial
*#*#4636#*#*… “Testing” menu appears. -
Choose “Phone information”.
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Scroll down to the “SMSC:” input field.
It’s not very intuitive territory there. This text field can be empty, and the SMSC the phone uses can be fine nonetheless.
First use the “REFRESH” button, this will put the SMSC the phone currently uses into the field, or “refresh error” if there is none.
After the phone number of the SMSC there might be an added number given, separated by a comma. This is harmless.
You can check whether it is the correct SMSC by looking it up online for your provider or by asking your provider for the correct number.If you decide to enter a different number here, you will have to confirm your input with the “UPDATE” button next to the field, else it will not be adopted by the phone.
If your SMSC turns out to be correctly entered, try whether it helps to turn off the phone (no reboot, real shutdown), wait a few seconds and turn the phone on again.
In case you use a physical SIM card for SMS, not an eSIM, you might use the opportunity to reseat the SIM card when the phone is off … can’t hurt.
For a more extreme measure there’s a network reset in Settings - System - Reset options. Be aware that this will affect Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, too, so be prepared for the loss of e.g. Wi-Fi passwords and paired Bluetooth devices.
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Thanks a lot for this comprehensive answer.
Right after posting, I switched off the phone, removed the SIM card and inserted it into an old phone for testing. SMS receiving was down on the old phone as well.
After 10 minutes, I received a flurry of pending text messages. SMS receiving was active again.
I placed the SIM card back into the Fairphone, and SMS receiving is still active.
Problem solved. Some of the steps I took match actions you suggested.
The cause of the problem remains unclear : software/data glitch during the update? SMS service failure on the provider side? Anyway, I’m glad to receive text messages again 
Warm thanks for your help.
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- Vendor Name: Fairphone
- Device name FP4
- Device CodeName (what is this?)
- Version of /e/OS or Stock which existed previously 2.0 …
- Is the device Rooted / Not rooted - Not rooted
FitBit app quit working - when I select to log in using existing google user, it immediately exists saying there was a problem. Other apps where this also occurs indicates that the internet is not available. Other apps are using internet fine, both cell and wifi.
GBoard - similarly the voice typing which sends data to google, quit working. Other keyboard features are still functional.
I’ve tried uninstalling/installing fresh these apps, cleared cache & data, manually set all permissions to allow, shut down and rebooted the phone many times, etc.
Previously my phone had /e/OS 2.0 (something) and these were working fine.
I really need these to work.
Is there a way to revert back to previous version of /e/OS?
Hello Ben_H
I experience exactly the same problem - you might have seen also the errorcode #401100 shown by the fossil app. I had many exchanges with the support of fossil and they are super quick and friendly, but so far no solution.
Going back to the prior e/os version does not seem to be an easy task to me. Did you manage to solve this problem?
Did you flash these with adb? Could you help me by giving the complete commands?
Please do only this - and nothing else - do not delete or format anything - and in the order described below:
Download both *.zip files.
Unzip only recovery-IMG-e-2.1-t-20240605406922-dev-instantnoodlep.zip
This contains the three *.img files (1., 2., 3.)
Then boot your OP8pro into FASTBOOT mode and execute:
- fastboot flash dtbo dtbo-e-2.1-t-20240605406922-dev-instantnoodlep. img
- fastboot flash vbmeta vbmeta-e-2.1-t-20240605406922-dev-instantnoodlep.img
- fastboot flash recovery recovery-e-2.1-t-20240605406922-dev-instantnoodlep.img
- Now reboot into e-recovery to verify the installation
Use the menu to navigate to and to select the RECOVERY option
In /e/Recovery select Apply Update and in next screen Apply from ADB
On your PC console type the below command:
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adb sideload e-2.1-t-20240605406922-dev-instantnoodlep.zip
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Reboot to system
Happy upgrading without data loss 
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Hi there
Multiple feedback at once
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Fairphone 4
Upgraded to /e/OS 2.1 : working really great so far !! Thanks Team ! -
Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (Wifi)
Installed /e/OS 2.1 from scratch … some issues : -
BlissLauncher3 :
Apps icons and widgets are off-centered to the right, slightly in portrait mode, a lot more in landscape mode.
Apps from the dock are misaligned with its “shadow” : they’re slightly up, both on the normal dock and on the floating dock in the multitasking view.
I tried to report the bug on the BlissLauncher3 Gitlab, but I could’nt find where to fill the issue. I’m not in the Testing Team, should I be to do so ?
- Conflict with Lawnchair 14
I installed Lawnchair 14 beta 2 (FOSS Pixel Launcher clone) on both Fairphone 4 and Galaxy Tab S6 Lite.
Works very well on FP4.
Is in conflict with BlissLauncher3 on the tablet : even when I select Lawnchair 14 as my default launcher, BlissLauncher3 seems to try running, and I get error messages of BL3 crashing.
The navigation bar (for gestures) keeps flickering. Very annoying.
That’s it for today
Keep Up The Good Work !
Nicolas
Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE lisa 2109119DG
- Vendor Name: Xiaomi
- Device name: 11 Lite 5G NE
- Device CodeName: lisa
- Version of /Stock which existed previously: MIUI 14 Global 14.0.11 (Android 13)
- My device is Not rooted
The installation instructions for /e/OS-T V2.1 show all the necessary steps correctly, so that ‘lisa’ started without errors.
The /e/documentation should be updated, as it still refers to stock Android 12, …
… although Android 13 (MIUI 14) and Android 14 (HyperOS) stock firmware have long been released.
WARNING! Since HyperOS (A14), the Xiaomi waiting time for unlocking the bootloader has been extended from previous 168 hours (7 days) to at least (720 + 72 hours (30 + 3 days). See also here 
Could you please share a github link of this clone? If I copy the official github page for Lawnchair 14 in Obtainium I only get a 2018 release. Also on FP4 with v2.1.
Vendor Name: Fairphone
Device name: FP5
Device Code Name: fairphone-fp5
Version of /e/OS: /e/OS 2.1-t-20240603406607-stable-FP5
Is the device rooted: Not rooted (from the /e/OS Store)
I have used my FP5 daily since the latest update and it keeps restarting at random, even during calls. It has happened when I was in a call, when I browsed my files, when I texted in Signal, browsed the internet +++
I have used the factory reset function, but still have the same problem.
@StigtriX what steps did you do to securely backup all your files/apps before you did the factory reset? Do you advice to factory reset when i have problems with this update?
@fairiphono
I just saved my backup for contacts, Birdly, Notally and NewPipe + pictures to my Linux PC and Proton Drive. I don’t mind reinstalling the other apps I use, as they do not contain data that I can lose.
Hi. On my FP4 (2.1-t-20240603406607-stable-FP4) with Lawnchair (but version 1.2.1.2001) a long tap on the raw bottom-left make a system reboot.
Can you reproduce this behaviour?
I’ve noticed that I can’t hide the persistent “Your Pebble is connected” notification for the Pebble app since I updated to 2.1. I can turn them off for the app in Settings, but they still show up. I can long-press the notification, tap “Turn off notifications,” and then toggle off the slider and tap “Apply,” and the notification goes away… But only for a short while. Then it comes back and when I do the same thing again, the slider is back in the “on” position, like the first time didn’t take. And I’ve been doing that for over a month.
If I long-press the notification and tap “More” instead of “Apply” then it takes me to the Settings screen where I can see that notifications have already been disabled for the app, but they’re still showing up.
I tried uninstalling and reinstalling the app and it didn’t help.
A couple of issues:
Google
Pixel 6 Pro
Raven
It was an Amazon refurbished - so I suspect the most recent “official Google” version.
not rooted
I just received it two days ago, and immediately loaded /e/ 2.1. The install went fine, except that the sideload hung at 15%. After an hour, I decided it wasn’t going any further, and restarted the sideload. It loaded fine the second time.
I relished the idea of de-googling a google phone.
First question: The phone has four cameras, counting the front facing, and one with optical zoom. /e/ only allows access to the front and one back camera. Which one is it? Is there any way to select? Is there any way to control the optical zoom?
Bleeding Edge question: I tried a number of sip phone apps, as my wireless service is data-only. The sip phone apps connect to a asterisk server at my office (basically, making it an extension on our phone system). But although I made each the ‘default’ phone, calling out still defaults to normal cellular service through the old phone app, and not through the sip app. How would I disable (hopefully remove) the old phone app?
Speaking of bleeding edge, I have also loaded Android Auto (so much for deGoogling). It all seems to work, except for the default phone issue.
Thanks for great work. No to install the ‘personal cloud’ software.
- Vendor Name: Google
- Device name: Pixel 4 (Mod. G020M (Global, International))
- Device CodeName: flame
- Version of Stock which existed previously: 13.0.0 (TP1A.221005.002.B2, Februar 2023)
- My device is Not rooted
Android T (13)
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recovery-IMG-e-2.1-t-20240605406922-dev-flame.zip
dtbo-e-2.1-t-20240605406922-dev-flame.img
dtbo-e-2.1-t-20240605406922-dev-flame.img.sha256sum
recovery-e-2.1-t-20240605406922-dev-flame.img
recovery-e-2.1-t-20240605406922-dev-flame.img.sha256sum -
Locking the bootloader: 2. Download the avb custom key
Relocking failed (three attempts)
Can’t find valid operating system.
The device will not start.
Locking the bootloader
In /e/OS recovery main screen:
- Select
Advanced - Select
Reboot to bootloader
Once the device is in fastboot mode:
- Verify your PC finds it by typing:
fastboot devices
Tip:* If you see no permissions fastboot while on Linux or macOS, try running fastboot as root.
- Download the avb custom key
- Erase the previous key
fastboot erase avb_custom_key - Flash the new key previously downloaded
fastboot flash avb_custom_key pkmd_pixel.bin - Lock the device
fastboot flashing lock - Use the volume key to select
Lock the bootloader
Reboot the device
- Use power button to
Startthe device
The installation was carried out step-by-step according to the /e/Documentation. Relocking was carried out as described above (quoted from the /e/Documentation)
Relocking failed (three attempts)
The avb custom key blocks the reboot. After I had unlocked the bootloader again, /e/OS-T started without failure.
INFO
Then I installed iodéOS 5.2 (7/2024) on the same device. There, the avb custom key is integrated in the CustomROM and does not have to be installed separately. The Pixel 4 (flame) started flawlessly with iodéOS 5.2 and the bootloader locked again - just as it should be.