Hi there!
Since some months I am looking for an alternative to google/apple, so I found /e/os. I just read some faq and reports on this page, but there remain some very basic questions for me:
I will use a Galaxy S9, so the easy installer will do all work for installing /e/os - so just reset my old S9, download the easy-install file and install the OS on the phone - no extra steps (bootloader, flash etc.) Any chance that my phone will “break” and is useless after then?
I need to use my bluetooth speaker in my car - this does work without issues?
The Easy Installer works fine on the Galaxy S9’s, I had no issues with it.
Bluetooth also works perfectly (which is great because I was a huge user of Android Auto, BT is a 90% solution for me).
If you’re in the US, be advised that the /e/-capable S9s don’t always play nice with the T-Mobile network or any of its MVNOs.
Thanks for your answer. Since I have no experience with google/apple alternatives I am looking for something “easy to understand” and for gaining experience.
thanks again!
I have to say that that is a downside of Easy Installer. It is described as Beta, and I suggest it is easy to use when you know where you are going. In general it should cope with a few unexpected circumstances, but it might not.
If you are saying that you have very little experience and you want a learning experience it may not be your best fit with a valuable phone.
You might like to find a junk shop phone and experiment with lower risks, the reading you will then have done should allow you to make the judgement on your S9 without anxiety.
@joesy, You might want to check your Samsung’s exact model number here before you begin. I believe some regional differences in the models might determine your success with a Samsung…Exynos vs. Qualcomm processor, etc.
I’ve read also that you will not be able to get VoLTE operational on a Samsung with /e/, because of Samsung’s proprietary VoLTE/IMS implementation, so if that’s a consideration with your available providers, keep that in mind.