Simple questions about the easy Installer

[xyz]

Hello.
I have two simple questions about the installation of /e/ on a Fairphone 4:

1. Can I use a Macbook Pro for installation or do I need a Windows computer?
2. If it would work with the Macbook should I use this link?:
   https://doc.e.foundation/easy-installer-macos

[AnotherElk]

@xyz

Can I use a Macbook Pro for installation or do I need a Windows computer?

Both should work, and Linux … https://doc.e.foundation/easy-installer#how-can-i-install-the-eos-easy-installer.
Be sure to use a forum search beforehand to avoid possible pitfalls …
https://community.e.foundation/search?q=easy%20installer%20mac
https://community.e.foundation/search?q=easy%20installer%20windows

@xyz

If it would work with the Macbook should I use this link?:
https://doc.e.foundation/easy-installer-macos

Yes.

[Ingo_FP_Angel]

There were reports of problems getting the easy-installer to work on Mac. You can find those via

Howto troubleshoot issues with the easy-installer

General hints If your problem is not mentioned in this topic, maybe you can find something in the official Installer FAQ. Please specify operating system and phone model In case you ask for help, please specify which operating system you are using on the computer running the installer and which exact phone model you try to install on (e.g. FP3 or FP3+ or …). Please also specify the current major Android version on your phone (e.g. Android 10, 11, …). Where to find the log The installer crea…

[mihi]

You could also use a USB to boot Ubuntu and use the Easy-Installer on the stick. There was also some work done by the community to prepare a ISO which has everything on it. Like a ‘Ready to use thing’