Week 18, 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.


Release Updates

Current v3.7

:backhand_index_pointing_right: Releases that are a part of v3.7

Status: Released

  • v3.7.2 :new_button:
  • Build specific to OnePlus Nord avicii users with fix for this issue and for all A13 builds.

Status: To be released

  • Testing in progress
  • ETA: Next week with may security patches :crossed_fingers:

Device not released with v3.7 build

Vendor Name CodeName OS Version
Lenovo Z6 Pro zippo A16
Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S rosemary A15
Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 chiron A15
Nubia Mini 5G TP1803 A14
Xiaomi Xiaomi Pad 5 nabu A14,A13
  • These device builds failed on these OS versions. We will try to rebuild them if that works it will be released as part of v3.7 else they will be accommodated in v3.8 which should come out by May.
  • These builds failed due to changes coming in from the upstream code base.

Upcoming Milestones

:information_source: Releases planned in the future are marked as milestones in gitlab


Murena Account Recovery Email

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 click here

  • Link will require you to log in to your Murena workspace.
  • In case your account is disabled, you can contact me - @Manoj on this forum and I can assist with getting the account re enabled.

Documentation

: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, create or use your Murena workspace 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

3.7 / 3.7.1 / 3.7.2

3.6

3.5


:cloud: Murena Cloud and Self-Hosting

:globe_with_meridians: Murena Cloud

Current Version: 32.0.6.11

Resources:

:clipboard: [Release Notes]( v32.0.6.11 ยท e / infra / ecloud / nextcloud ยท GitLab)

:house: Self-Hosting

Current Version: v26.0.8.23

Resources:

:clipboard: Release Notes

:open_book: Upgrade Guide

Status:

:memo: Self-hosting guide update pending

๐Ÿ” How to Check NextCloud Version

Method 1: Murena Settings

Go to Murena Settings

Look for โ€œNextCloud xx user documentationโ€

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

:white_check_mark: Completed

  • :mobile_phone: OnePlus - Nord - avicii - A12 โ†’ A16

  • :mobile_phone: Teracube -2e - zirconia - A12 โ†’ A15

  • :mobile_phone: FP5 - Fairphone: A13 โ†’ A15

  • :mobile_phone: FP5 - Fairphone: A14 โ†’ A15

  • :mobile_phone: FP4 - Fairphone : A12 โ†’ A13

  • :mobile_phone: S9/9+ - Samsung : A11 โ†’ A12

  • :mobile_phone: GS290 - Gigaset : A11 โ†’ A12

  • :mobile_phone: GS290 - Gigaset : A10 โ†’ A11

  • :mobile_phone: FP3 - Fairphone : A12 โ†’ A13

  • :mobile_phone: S7/7+ - Samsung : A11 โ†’ A12

  • :mobile_phone: FP4 - Fairphone : A13 โ†’ A14

  • :mobile_phone: S8/8+ - Samsung : A11 โ†’ A12

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

:test_tube: Under Development and Testing

  • :mobile_phone: FP4 - FP4 - A14 โ†’ A16
  • :mobile_phone: FP6 - FP6 - A15 โ†’ A16
  • :mobile_phone: FP5 - FP5 - A15 โ†’ A16
  • :mobile_phone: FP3 - FP3 - A13 โ†’ A15 (ETA 1- 2 months)

:clipboard: To Be Planned :new_button:

  • :mobile_phone: Google Pixel tablet - tangorpro - A14 โ†’ A15
  • :mobile_phone: Murena One - A12 โ†’ A15
  • :mobile_phone: GS290* - A12 โ†’ A15
  • :mobile_phone: Galaxy S9* - A12 โ†’ A15
  • :mobile_phone: Galaxy S8* - A12 โ†’ A15
  • :mobile_phone: Galaxy S7* - A12 โ†’ A15

(Devices marked with an โ€˜*โ€™ 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

๐Ÿ“– 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

๐ŸŽซ 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.

๐Ÿ“ฑ 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

๐ŸŒ /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 donโ€™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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Hi @Manoj,
any details on version 3.7.3 which can be seen here Milestones ยท e ยท GitLab?
Thanks

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Hi @Manoj thanks for the update.
3.7.2 for avicii is not available on the image server.
Iโ€™m maintaining a OnePlus Nord that was on the A14 base and it did not get any updates since there was no OTA for A14->A16, so could you let me know where I can get the new image to update manually?
Thanks in advance

Yes. It has not been released as yet. Should be later today. The release of v3.7.2 will go out for all A13 devices.

OK, maybe I misunderstood something: your posts lists the transition of avicii to A16 as done.
That means that the image for A16 should be available on the image server, right? At the moment there are none.
I need A16 images to upgrade a device that is stuck on the A14 branch, as this branch was never updated for unknown reasons.

The C24 Banking App doesnโ€™t work, because of failed security check (FP5).

Using it on 3.7 (fp4) and works perfect

Hmm, I recently opened an account there and tried to register the C24 account using the QR code provided by C24. I was able to enter some information, but as soon as I tried to scan the QR code, the phoneโ€™s security was checked, and then a message appeared saying that the security requirements werenโ€™t met, and there was nothing else I could do except close the app.
Maybe existing accounts work, and itโ€™s just registering new accounts that fails?
The FP5 is directly from Murena, and I havenโ€™t made any other changes that could affect security in any way.

The avicii build will upgrade the A12 to A16. Have asked the team to check if the A14 to A16 OTA upgrade can be done. Will update if I get a response from them.

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Maybe this can help: How I fixed all my non-working apps (Banking, Business, Security)

We may try to pitch in an interim release with May security patches. Full releases like v3.8 will come later and include more changes and fixes. Again, it is too early to share any firm dates.

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Hi @Manoj,
thanks for the details: I was wondering if the eventual 3.7.3 had to do with other issues reported so far with 3.7/3.7.1.

Will CMF Phone 1 be updated to Android 16?

The updates given in the initial post is relevant to all devices, community as well as official.

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