Week 22, 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

Upcoming v4.0 :new_button:

  • v4.0 which is a major release will be shared on 11 June
  • We will have a live launch event for the release of v4.0 on 11 June 4:30 PM CEST when details of what will come as part of the release will be shared.
  • You can check the details of the event and add it to your calendar

ETA for v 4.0: 11 June 2026 4:30 PM CEST

Current v3.7.x :new_button:


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 working 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: Migrating your data from google cloud to your Murena account

:bug: Want to report an issue in /e/OS.


: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 / 3.7.3

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 Β· e / infra / ecloud / nextcloud Β· 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

πŸ” How to Check NextCloud Version

Method 1: Murena Settings

Go to Murena Settings

Look for β€œNextCloud 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

:white_check_mark: Completed

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

:test_tube: Under Development and Testing

  • :mobile_phone: FP4 - FP4 - A14 β†’ A16
  • :mobile_phone: FP6 - FP6 - A15 β†’ A16
  • :mobile_phone: FP5 - FP5 - A15 β†’ A16
  • :mobile_phone: FP3 - FP3 - A13 β†’ A15 (ETA 1- 2 months)
  • :mobile_phone: OnePlus - nord - avicii - A14 - A16 (v4.0 :crossed_fingers: )
  • :mobile_phone: Galaxy S9* - A12 β†’ A15

:backhand_index_pointing_right: All official builds are candidates for upgrade to A16 or the next OS for which build is possible.

:clipboard: To Be Planned :new_button:

  • :mobile_phone: Google Pixel tablet - tangorpro - A14 β†’ A15

  • :mobile_phone: Murena One - A12 β†’ A15

  • :mobile_phone: GS290* - A12 β†’ A15

  • :mobile_phone: Galaxy S8* - A12 β†’ A15

  • :mobile_phone: Galaxy S7* - A12 β†’ A15

(Devices marked with an β€˜*’ 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

πŸ“– 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 upgrade to A16.

    • Official builds get OTA OS upgrades.
    • Community devices require manual upgrade.

    (Ideally in all cases, take backups while upgrading the OS of your device)


: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.

πŸ“± 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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