Feedback for v2.9

Release Information

Please share feedback on v2.9 build for your device and let us know how it is working with applications that you use.

  • The release will be staggered over the next couple of days from 31 Mar to 07 April 2025.
  • Release notes (will show up here once release is initiated)
  • To report issues with the build or applications raise an issue on gitlab

Feedback poll

We will also have a poll to rate this build.

  • I have updated to v2.9 on my device and it is working well
  • I updated to v2.9 but I am having issues (Please share the issue details on this thread)
  • I am not able to update to v2.9 (Please share the issue details on this thread)
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When sharing your feedback or issues, Please add the following details

  • Vendor Name
  • Device name
  • Device CodeName
  • Version of /e/OS or Stock which existed previously
  • Is the device Rooted / Not rooted

Refer this table for vendor, codename details

Refer this guide to share more details in your feedback

:warning: Do not share test build information on the forum or in this thread

  • This thread has been created specifically for posting information on official and community /e/OS builds.

  • To understand the difference between build types refer this guide

  • Please do not post information or links to /e/OS test builds on the forum.

  • The test builds are as yet untested and under development, and may in some cases cause user devices to soft brick.

  • Such information can confuse other users who do not see these builds in the updater.

  • Remember not all users who come to this forum are experts in installing and formatting custom ROMs and can end up seriously damaging their devices by trying out these test builds

  • If you are genuinely interested in helping with the testing activities and also understand how to fix and do some minor level of testing on custom ROMS, you are welcome to join the testing team

  • As part of the testing team you can share your comments on the dedicated testing telegram channel.

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The release is from 31.03 not sure for what your comment is…

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Right, it’s the 2.8 version! My fault.

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Maybe you could delete it and post it in the correct post for 2.8.

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Fairphone | FP3+ | FP3 | previously on e-2.8-a14-20250221470208-community-FP3 | not rooted


Other Fairphoners, feel free to check what’s online for you:

/e/OS community FP3 download or /e/OS official FP3 download
/e/OS community FP4 download or /e/OS official FP4 download
/e/OS community FP5 download or /e/OS official FP5 download

As of right now, 2.9 community is available for FP3, FP4 and FP5, but 2.9 official is not (yet).

Fairphoners on older stable / official versions (Android 10, 11, 12) might also see some bigger progress now.


(2.9 release notes not up yet)

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On a different note, my suggestion to make the Feedback Poll a public vote in the future. This would allow /e/ staff much easier to find the comments which detail issues, especially once the topic has many comments. I do not think anyone would need to fear any negative repercussions of having their vote visible for others.

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Solana Saga ingot


New / fresh installation fails due to missing vbmeta-e-2.9-a14-20250323478432-community-ingot.img

The ZIP file recovery-IMG-e-2.9-a14-20250323478432-community-ingot.zip is missing the important file vbmeta.img Only three of the usual four .img files are contained in recovery-IMG-e-2.9-a14*.zip

Therefore vbmeta.img must be extracted from playload.bin (from e-2.9-a14-20250323478432-community-ingot.zip ).

Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e (LTE) gts4lv

  • Version of /e/OS which existed previously: e-2.1-t (A13)
  • Not rooted

Manually upgrading /e/OS-T (A13) to /e/OS-U (A14) without data loss.

  1. Installed first recovery-e-2.9-a14-20250323478432-community-gts4lv.img - IMPORTANT!
  2. Verification of recovery-e-2.9-a14 installation via reboot to e-recovery
  3. Running adb sideload e-2.9-a14-20250323478432-community-gts4lv.zip
  4. Running Reboot system now

That’s all :ballot_box_with_check:

Vendor Name: Xiaomi

Device Name: Redmi K20 / Mi 9T

Code Name: davinci

Version of /e/OS which existed previously: 2.8-a14-20250220470208-community-davinci

Device Not rooted


Vendor Name: Oneplus

Device Name: 7 Pro

Code Name: guacamole

Version of /e/OS which existed previously: e-2.8-a14-20250221470208-community-guacamole

Device Not rooted

both devices work perfectly as always. no mistakes so far I am very happy with it. :slight_smile:

I noticed that after the update on 2.9… the mi9t always works better and softer, for example, when wiping and using. it is a true joy. :slight_smile:

many many thanks to the developer team for the perfect work :ok_hand: :+1: