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Installing /e/ from recovery and SD card
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Before proceeding ensure you have downloaded the /e/OS for your device, from the link given in the Downloads section above
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Copy the /e/OS file to the SD Card and insert it on the Phone
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With the device powered off, hold Volume Up + Volume Down + Power.
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In TWRP return to main menu, then tap
Wipe
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Now tap
Format Data
and continue with the formatting process.
Here a new screen may show where you will have to type `Yes’ and confirm the action by clicking a button.
Caution: Format Data will remove encryption as well as delete all files stored on the internal storage. Remember to take a backup first. Check Requirements section above.
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Return to the previous menu and tap
Advanced Wipe
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Select the
Cache
andSystem
partitions to be wiped and thenSwipe to Wipe
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Return to Main menu and tap ‘Install’.
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Tap ‘Select Storage’, then select ‘Micro SD card’ and tap ‘OK’.
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Tap on /e/OS image (for example e-0.15-q-20210312105636-dev-kuntao.zip) and swipe right the ‘Swipe to confirm Flash’ slide.
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Once installation has finished, return to the main menu, tap Reboot, and then System
Warning: Avoid installing any additional apps or services if suggested by the recovery. They may cause your device to bootloop, as well as attempt to access and or corrupt your data.
Success: Congratulations !! Your phone should now be booting into /e/OS !!