Week 12, Development and Testing Updates

:mobile_phone: /e/OS Weekly Development and Testing Activities

  • Summary of weekly development and testing activities by /e/OS developers and volunteers.

  • Updated content is marked with the :new_button: emoji.


:rocket: Release Updates

Current v3.6 :new_button:

Previous v3.5

:stop_sign: Devices that did not get the v3.5 build

(Build failed due to last minute code changes upstream. We will work on releasing them with v3.6. If there are plans to drop these devices, users will be informed in advance.)

Vendor Device Name CodeName OS
Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S rosemary A15
Motorola Moto One Vision/Motorola P50 kane A14
F(x)tec Pro¹ X pro1x A14
Nubia Mini 5G TP1803 A14
Gigaset GS 290 (official) GS 290 A12

Upcoming Milestones

(Release planned in the future are marked as milestones in gitlab)


:rocket: OS Version Release
:star: /e/OS - A16

Planned release along with v 3.6 in March 2026 :crossed_fingers:

The list of devices which will get the upgrade to A16 will be shared. Upgrades will be manual for community builds and OTA for official builds. Manual upgrades will require users to download and install the builds over existing build. A backup of data is advised in all cases.

Status: :white_check_mark: under testing.

:clipboard: View the complete list of supported devices


Ensure your Murena Workspace account (e.email or murena.io ) has a recovery email set. New Accounts without a recovery email will face reduced functionality for 30 days and post that will be marked for deletion. The process will be the same for existing accounts without a recovery email

:backhand_index_pointing_right: To check if your Murena account has a recovery email set click here

  • Link will require you to log in to your Murena workspace.

Documentation

:open_book: Please note that we have transitioned to a process requiring all Murena accounts to have a recovery email. The recovery email ID is is an external email address that can be used to recover your account details should you lose access to your Murena email for any reason.

  • Accounts without a configured recovery email will experience reduced functionality for a period of 30 days. After the 30-day period, such accounts will be marked for deletion. The deletion does not happen automatically.
  • All users with Murena workspace IDs (murena.io, e.email) are requested to set a recovery email immediately if one has not already been configured.
  • Check the documentation that mentions this requirement.
  • Please do not wait for your account to be disabled, Set the recovery email ID today, if not done already :folded_hands:
  • What to do if you have not set a recovery email ID and you account is already disabled?
    • Contact me @manoj and I should be able to help you with the unlocking.

:open_book: We are planning on updating our documentation site. Besides making navigation easier the plan is to make user contribution easier. Currently under planning stage, will share details once there is any progress on it.

:cloud: Migrate your data from google cloud to your Murena account. Follow the instructions in this guide.

:bug: Want to report an issue in /e/OS. Create the bug in Gitlab. If you are facing an issue in creating the ID, check this suggestion.


:locked: Security Information

:shield: Security Patch Release Process explained here

  • We will be sharing a detailed document about our security policy.

:bar_chart: Previous Releases & User Feedback

:memo: Feedback Threads

3.5

3.4

3.3

v3.2

v3.1.4


Community builds dropped for these devices

  • We will be moving to supporting one build type for devices which have an official build.

  • Which means we will not be linking the community builds in our documentation. While the community builds will continue to be built, they will not be linked in our documentation. They will be available for OTA updates.

  • We plan to eventually have only official builds for these devices. Where devices have the same OS version in community and official we would recommend users to migrate to the official builds. Take a backup before proceeding. Also, it would be a manual install process.

  • Where the official builds are on a lower level compared to the community builds, we plan to migrate them to the higher OS level for official builds as well.

  • This change in the community builds links not showing up in the documentation for these devices can be expected from the upcoming v3.4

Devices which will be impacted
Vendor Device Name CodeName Official OS version Community OS version
Gigaset GS290 GS290 A12 A12
Samsung Galaxy S7 herolte A12 A12
Samsung Galaxy S7 edge hero2lte A12 A12
Samsung Galaxy S8 dreamlte A12 A12
Samsung Galaxy S8+ dream2lte A12 A12
Teracube Teracube 2e zirconia A12 A12
Teracube Teracube 2e emerald A12 A12
Samsung Galaxy S9 starlte A12 A13
Samsung Galaxy S9+ star2lte A12 A13
Fairphone FP3/FP3+ FP3/FP3+ A13 A15
Google Pixel 5 redfin A13 A15
Nothing CMF phone 1 tetris A14 A14
OnePlus nord avicii A14 A14
SHIFT SHIFTPhone 8 otter A14 A14
Teracube Teracube 2s saphire A14 A14
Volla Volla tablet mimir A14 A14
Fairphone FP4 FP4 A14 A15
Google Pixel Tablet tangorpro A14 A15
Fairphone FP5 FP5 A15 A15
Fairphone The Fairphone FP6 A15 A15
Google Pixel 7 panther A15 A15
Google Pixel 8 shiba A15 A15

:cloud: Murena Cloud and Self-Hosting

:globe_with_meridians: Murena Cloud

Current Version: 31.0.10.11

Resources:

:clipboard: Release Notes

:house: Self-Hosting

Current Version: v26.0.8.23

Resources:

:clipboard: Release Notes

:open_book: Upgrade Guide

Status:

:memo: Self-hosting guide update pending

🔍 How to Check NextCloud Version

Method 1: Murena Settings

Go to Murena Settings

Look for “NextCloud xx user documentation”

Method 2: NextCloud Scan

Visit NextCloud scan link

Input https://murena.io

:information_source: Note: If MurenaCloud patch number differs from NC patch number, the rating may appear as bad. This is normal - patches are tested before deployment.


:mobile_phone: GSI (Generic System Image)

Current Version: /e/OS A10 v1.17

Resources:

:inbox_tray: Download

:open_file_folder: Sources

Next Version: /e/OS T (A13) - skipping A11 and A12

:date: Release dates to be announced


:counterclockwise_arrows_button: OS OTA Information

✅ Completed
Teracube -zirconia -  S(A12) → V(A15) 🆕

Teracube : S(A12) → V(A15) 🆕 

FP5 -  Fairphone: S (A13) →  V (A15)  

FP5 - Fairphone: U (A14) → V(A15)

FP4 - Fairphone : S (A12) → T (A13)

S9/9+ - Samsung : R (A11) → S (A12)

GS290 - Gigaset : R (A11) → S (A12)

GS290 - Gigaset : Q (A10) → R (A11)

avicii - OnePlus : A12

FP3 - Fairphone : S (A12) → T (A13)

S7/7+ - Samsung : R (A11) → S (A12)

FP4 - Fairphone : T (A13) → U (A14)

S8/8+ - Samsung : R (A11) → S (A12)

:information_source: Note: OTA upgrades are for official or stable builds only

:test_tube: Under Development and Testing

  • :mobile_phone: avicii - OnePlus : S (A12) → A16 :new_button: ETA v3.6 :crossed_fingers:

  • :mobile_phone: FP4 - Early 2026

:clipboard: To Be Planned :new_button:

  • :mobile_phone: FP3
  • :mobile_phone: tangorpro - Google Pixel tablet 7
  • :mobile_phone: Murena One - A12 - A15
  • :mobile_phone: GS290* - A12 - A15
  • :mobile_phone: Galaxy S9* - A12 - A15
  • :mobile_phone: Galaxy S8* - A12 - A15
  • :mobile_phone: Galaxy S7* - A12 - A15

(Devices marked with an ‘*’ have an issue with FDE encryption which requires format before the OS can be upgraded. This essential means there would be data loss. If we are able to build a A15 build for these devices, the user will have to manual install it and that would require first taking a backup of all data.)

:backhand_index_pointing_right: Check the section titled A16 Updates below

📖 What is OS OTA Upgrade?

Traditional Process:

:inbox_tray: Download correct OS build from supported device list

:inbox_tray: Download stock ROM from vendor site (for some devices)

:floppy_disk: Back up your data

:counterclockwise_arrows_button: Install stock ROM, then /e/OS ROM

:counterclockwise_arrows_button: Restore backups if needed

OTA Benefits:

:white_check_mark: Simplifies the entire process

:warning: Requires significant development and testing


:speaker_high_volume: A16 Updates :speaker_high_volume: :new_button:

  • We plan to update all devices currently on A12, A13, A14 and A15 to A16 :speaker_high_volume:
  • In case any device is not able of handling the A16 builds we will share that information.
  • The team expects that A16 would not be buildable or installable on some of the older gen devices like the Samsung S7 or S8. There could be more.
    • For such devices we we will work on getting them to the highest OS version possible.
  • As you may be aware A12 does not receive security patches anymore. This will next impact A13 and so on. This is a standard Google policy to end of life (EOL) older Android versions.
  • All devices we sell in our shop, with official builds are priority candidates for OTA OS upgrades. The difference is the official builds get OTA OS upgrades. Community devices will require manual upgrade.
  • Will share dates and ETA once I get them from the team.

:link: Miscellaneous Information

:bar_chart: Real-Time Service Status

:cloud: eCloud Real-Time Status

:mobile_phone: /e/OS Real-Time Status

New Gitlab account creation

  • If you are trying to create a new /e/OS Gitlab ID and facing issues with the email ID, you can try and create a Murena Workspace ID and use it to log into Gitlab. Check the updated documentation here

🎫 Helpdesk Services

:white_check_mark: For Paying Murena Customers

:mobile_phone: Murena device purchasers

:cloud: Paid Murena cloud account holders

:heart_with_ribbon: Active donors from the past year

:alarm_clock: Response Time

:hourglass_not_done: 5-10 day response wait period due to high volume of requests.

:telephone_receiver: Contact

:ticket: Murena Helpdesk Contact Form

:free_button: For Free Users

:speech_balloon: Forum

:bug: GitLab Issues

:mobile_phone: Telegram Channels

:warning: Warning: Old helpdesk email IDs are no longer monitored.

📱 Device and Vendor Announcements

:mobile_phone: Gigaset GS290

:stop_sign: Sales stopped (vendor ceased production)

:white_check_mark: Support continues for existing users

:mobile_phone: Murena One

:stop_sign: Sales stopped

:white_check_mark: Support continues for existing users

:mobile_phone: Murena Two

:stop_sign: Sales stopped

:white_check_mark: Support continues for existing users

:shopping_cart: Pre-Flashed Devices

:globe_showing_europe_africa: Available in EU, US, Canada, and Australia. Check the complete list on the Murena shop

:shopping_cart: Purchase via Murena Shop

🌐 /e/OS Website and Social Media Links

:globe_with_meridians: Official Websites

:house: Murena

:mobile_phone: /e/OS Website

:books: Documentation

:bug: Report Bugs

:open_book: How to Report Bugs

:mobile_phone: Telegram Channels

:speech_balloon: Available Channels

:mobile_phone: Social Media

:mobile_phone: XDA

:bird: X

:elephant: Mastodon

:briefcase: LinkedIn

:memo: Medium

:e_mail: Newsletters

:newspaper: eFoundation News

:tada: Murena Promotions

:bank: To send in your Donations : Use the email ID donation@murena.io


:warning: Important Notice

:prohibited: Do Not Post Test Build Information on the Forum

Why this is important:

:warning: Test builds are untested and may cause device issues

:fire: These builds can potentially soft brick user devices

:thinking: Such information can confuse other users who don’t see these builds in the updater

:busts_in_silhouette: Not all forum users are experts in custom ROM installation

For Interested Testers:

:test_tube: If you understand custom ROMs and can perform basic testing

:busts_in_silhouette: Join the testing team

:speech_balloon: Share feedback on the dedicated Telegram channel

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@Manoj Just for curiosity: Are there any new devices in pipeline for v.3.6/A16?

Multiple devices are being tested. Some of the devices users requested in the request a device category are amongst them.
Not sure if they will be available with v3.6. The problem is not every device makes it through. Some get abandoned on the way for builds failing or issues with the partition. Why is why we do not disclose the names in advance. Do not want users to expect them to get support and go ahead and purchase them only to find out that we were not able to build /e/OS for it.

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Very good to hear that! :tada:

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I’m not sure to understand: will FP6 official get A16 as part of v3.6 release? It seems release notes still mention A15…

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I asked myself that question today, too.

if no device specific issue is discovered, then my understanding is that it will get A16

In case any device is not able of handling the A16 builds we will share that information.

We are rolling out v3.6 builds - staggered release.

A16 build will be released after a couple of days. Still working on some last-minute fixes. Plan is to release with v3.6. The final list of devices for which we will release A16 will be shared after we have completed the A16 build.

:backhand_index_pointing_right: Just a note of caution here. The team member informed me that with the LOS 16.02 build coming in, a number of devices which got A16, may have to be dropped. There are some breaking changes in the code, which will not work on all devices. As mentioned final list will be shared.

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Understood.
Standing by!

:loudspeaker: /e/OS web installer 0.14 is online!
Code related improvements to handle fastboot and adb libraries.

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I have the Pixel 7A, which I thought needs a manual upgrade to A16, but I got the 3.6 upgrade notification, am I missing something?

The Release Notes do not mention a16 anywhere, so it seems right now no device has gotten Android 16 yet.

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Oh ok thank you! I must be behind on some things thanks for correcting me

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Just to clarify again…the A16 builds are still being built. There is a list of about 200 community devices for which we are attempting A16. I shall share the final list once the build process is complete. Some device builds fail due to various reasons.

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Hi @Manoj

could you please share the link for providing feedback on this version? I’d like to submit some feedback (possibly regarding a bug) following yesterday’s 3.6 update.

Bonjour @NerdistanHH

Voir ICI

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Hi @NerdistanHH added the feedback link for v3.6 to the initial post.

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@Manoj : If i understand well, there are no security update inside
/e/OS v3.6-t

:warning: Security fixes

Security patches are no longer available for AOSP 13.

and inside /e/OS v3.6-s ???

:warning: Security fixes

Security patches are no longer available for AOSP 12.

It’s mean the end of life support for Android 12 and for Android 13 by Android Open Source Project (AOSP) ??

Yes, that is correct. Older OS versions will no longer get security updates from google as they have been declared EOL by google. For such devices we move them to next upper OS level.
A list of devices which will get A16 builds has been shared. The list includes existing and new devices.

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Sad new :cry:

Tanks for your answer.

A little hope, that’s the web’s browser was updated