Updates for FP2

[magix93]

Hello,

I am wondering about the absence of new versions of Android R for FP2. There are newer versions available for Android Q. Is this because R is still Beta? If I already switch to R, will I be able to upgrade to stable R once it is available?

https://images.ecloud.global/dev/FP2/

I could not find any information about R in the release notes: https://gitlab.e.foundation/e/os/releases/-/releases

Thanks for your help.

[AnotherElk]

@magix93

Is this because R is still Beta?

Most probably.

@magix93

If I already switch to R, will I be able to upgrade to stable R once it is available?

You will be able to update to coming non-beta releases on the “dev” release channel.
You would not be able to go to the “stable” release channel without a new install, but I don’t see a “stable” release channel for the Fairphone 2 anyway … https://doc.e.foundation/build-status

[stanwood]

I think R versions are on hold since a while for the majority of the devices.
I guess developers may fix some issues.
I heard that all R builds were planned to be scheduled early this week, but I assume it will be posteponed…(?)

Week 51 : Development and Testing Updates

I guess I still don’t understand the update timing for the Pixel 4a running Android R. My 4a is still on 0.19 with no update to 0.20 appearing in the System update. Am I doing something wrong that 0.20 is not hitting this device or misunderstanding the release schedule for this device? Thanks!

[magix93]

Thanks! @AnotherElk @stanwood

That is helpful.

[maskhat]

Hi,
Just received a notification to upgrade to 0.21 R today. It took a bit long time but finally.

I have upgraded from the phone’s updater and so far it properly upgraded.
(You need to upgrade the recovery image first).