Week 32, 2025: Development and Testing Updates

/e/OS Smartphone Operating System Development Updates
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:iphone: /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: emoji.

:rocket: Release Information

:crystal_ball: Upcoming Release: v3.1.1 :new:

Expected Release Date: Second week of August :crossed_fingers:

Key Features:

  • :white_check_mark: Revolut fix (for devices with locked bootloader only)

  • :white_check_mark: Second batch of devices on A15 to be released

  • :white_check_mark: Various issues and fixes

:star: /e/OS - A15 - /e/OS V

Status: :white_check_mark: Released - First batch of device builds available

Highlights:

Known Issues:

  • :warning: Some device builds failed during compilation due to last-minute upstream code updates

  • :arrows_counterclockwise: These builds will be incorporated with upstream changes and released in v3.1

:warning: Important Announcements

:iphone: A12 - /e/OS S - Support Ending

Effective Immediately:

  • :no_entry_sign: Support for A12 (/e/OS S) will be discontinued

  • :arrows_counterclockwise: Official A12 builds will continue until devices are migrated to A13 or higher

  • :clipboard: This aligns with our policy of supporting 3 OS versions simultaneously

  • :arrow_up: All supported devices will be pushed to higher OS versions where possible

Recommendation for Users:

  • :arrows_counterclockwise: We recommend users on A12 community builds should migrate to the A12 official build
  • :floppy_disk: Take a backup before proceeding

:wrench: Server Outage Status

:white_check_mark: Current Status: RESOLVED

:globe_with_meridians: Murena Cloud Services and File Drive Access

  • :white_check_mark: Access restored for all users

  • :white_check_mark: Apps enabled on the Murena Cloud Dashboard

  • :warning: Sync for some apps may not work - see details here

  • :white_check_mark: NextCloud Desktop client works with client synchronization enabled

:file_folder: MurenaRecovery Folder

  • :arrows_counterclockwise: Being enabled and made visible for users

  • :crown: Started with premium users, expanding to all impacted users

  • :alarm_clock: Will be visible for several months (end date TBD)

Important Actions for Users:

:memo: Notes Sync

  • :white_check_mark: Cloud sync possible post v2.9 release

  • :warning: If not syncing after v2.9 upgrade, backup local notes before proceeding

:wrench: Client Synchronization Setup

To enable data sync between device and cloud:

  1. Log into your Murena account

  2. Go to Dashboard → Your Profile (top right)

  3. Navigate to Settings → Client Synchronization (left sidebar)

  4. :white_check_mark: Enable the checkbox

Note: Only enable if you want device and cloud data to be in sync. Keep unchecked if you prefer separate data storage.

:books: Documentation Updates

:new: New Documentation Released

:clipboard: Version Naming Convention Update

New Standard: Using OS version numbers instead of letters

  • /e/OS V → A15

  • /e/OS U → A14

  • /e/OS T → A13

  • /e/OS S → A12

  • /e/OS R → A11

  • /e/OS Q → A10

  • /e/OS P → A9

  • /e/OS O → A8

  • /e/OS N → A7

This change eliminates confusion in version tracking.

:lock: Security Information

:shield: Security Patch Release Process

:open_book: Complete explanation available here

:date: Upcoming Releases

:new: A15 Device Lists (Draft)

Existing Devices:

New Devices:

:warning: Note: These are initial lists. Some devices may not support A15. Lists will be updated based on user and build team feedback.

:date: Release Schedule

:arrows_counterclockwise: Ongoing Development

🛠️ Active Development Tasks

:iphone: /e/OS GSI on T (A13)

  • :mag: Team exploring OTA availability

  • :iphone: App development for compatibility detection

  • :alarm_clock: ETA to be shared

:bar_chart: Previous Releases & User Feedback

:memo: Feedback Threads

:cloud: Murena Cloud and Self-Hosting

:globe_with_meridians: Murena Cloud

Current Version: 29.0.16.4

Resources:

:warning: Note: Some users may see “server software is end of life” messages. This is NextCloud’s upgrade reminder. We’re working on the upgrade - release date to be announced.

:house: Self-Hosting

Current Version: v26.0.8.23

Resources:

Status:

  • :arrows_counterclockwise: Next release planning in progress

  • :memo: Self-hosting guide update pending

🔍 How to Check NextCloud Version

Method 1: Murena Settings

Method 2: NextCloud Scan

: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.

:iphone: GSI (Generic System Image)

Current Version: /e/OS A10 v1.17

Resources:

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

  • :date: Release dates to be announced

:arrows_counterclockwise: OS OTA Information

✅ Completed Upgrades

  • FP4 - Fairphone : S (A12) → T (A13)

  • S9/9+ - Samsung : 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: All OTA upgrades are for stable or official builds.

🧪 Testing Phase
  • avicii - OnePlus : S (A12) → U (A14)
📋 To Be Planned

  • :iphone: FP5

  • :iphone: FP3

📖 What is OS OTA Upgrade?

Traditional Process:

  1. :inbox_tray: Download correct OS build from supported device list

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

  3. :floppy_disk: Back up your data

  4. :arrows_counterclockwise: Install stock ROM, then /e/OS ROM

  5. :arrows_counterclockwise: Restore backups if needed

OTA Benefits:

  • :white_check_mark: Simplifies the entire process

  • :warning: Requires significant development and testing

:link: Miscellaneous Information

:bar_chart: Real-Time Status

🎫 Helpdesk Services

:white_check_mark: For Paying Murena Customers

  • :iphone: Murena device purchasers

  • :cloud: Paid Murena cloud account holders

  • :gift_heart: Active donors from the past year

:alarm_clock: Response Time

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

:telephone_receiver: Contact

:free: For Free Users

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

📱 Device and Vendor Announcements

:iphone: Gigaset GS290

  • :stop_sign: Sales stopped (vendor ceased production)

  • :white_check_mark: Support continues for existing users

:iphone: Murena One

  • :stop_sign: Sales stopped

  • :white_check_mark: Support continues for existing users

:iphone: Murena Two

  • :stop_sign: Sales stopped

  • :white_check_mark: Support continues for existing users

:shopping_cart: Pre-Flashed Devices

  • :earth_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

:iphone: Telegram Channels

:iphone: Social Media

:e-mail: Newsletters

:warning: Important Notice

:no_entry_sign: 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

Regain your privacy! Adopt /e/OS the deGoogled mobile OS and online servicesphone

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@Manoj in “OS OTA Information” the tables may not look how they should (?) ( → “Completed Upgrades” and “Testing Phase”)

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Thanks for pointing that out @obacht . Have corrected it.

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I like the new accents to each point. It was refreshing today to view weekly update.

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Reduced the text and added a lot of emojis. Similar template as our release notes.

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Personally very excited for A15 release hoping for a SMS issue finally fixed by LOS.

Gracis everyone @ e/os, devs.

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The official backup documentation says that it should be visible to all users by end of June.
What is the actual status then? I still can’t see this folder.
Thanks!

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Some of the user accounts are proving to be difficult to retrieve. The team is still working on extracting data from some of the shards. Will have the official document updated.

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The next release number would be v3.1.1 . We are moving the release date to next week :crossed_fingers:
v3.1 development is not complete as yet. Plus we are also identified some bugs during testing which has made us move the release a week ahead and update the version number to v3.1.1

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I really like the approach of stability over speed. It is better to have a working system which is feature complete and almost bug free than to have a fixed release date.

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De we already know the date of the security patch level that will go into v3.1.1? I’m currently running v3.0.4 (SPL June 1, 2025) but wait for the next version to relock the bootloader on my FP6 because the stock OS SPL was June 5, 2025. However it seems there was no SPL in July released by Google. So will the SPL remain on June 1 in v3.1.1?

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Does this mean supported? Official sounds like the ‘official build’, which kinda sounds strange as a suggestion

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https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin

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Yes. the official version means the official build. I have updated it in the initial post. The idea is official builds on A12 will continue to come till we are ready to release the OS OTA or official build for higher OS levels for these devices.
Taking a backup of existing data is recommended before proceeding.

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But as soon as for the device running S (a12) an official upgrade OTA exists, then a community build with a13 (or what ever version it will be) will be published again, right?

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Yes we will create community builds on the A13 or what ever OS version. The important point is if we are able to create A13 or higher versions for the S7.

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Thank you for clarifying, sometimes the obvious sounding is not so obvious.

Every device had an EOL unfortunately. The S7 had a good run I would say.

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Hello all, I’ve got a pixel 7 under /e/os since 1 year.

When I see the delay between cve detection and /e/os patch I’m thinking about security on my phone.

The objective of /e/os is mostly the privacy but what is privacy if there is a data leak ?

Is there a way to patch our os more quickly?

Thank you

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Maybe this helps answering it:

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HI,

Will the upcoming v3.xx version be available for Xiaomi Poco X3 Surya for A14 ? There is no update from version 2.9 for A14. Only A13 is updated. I also saw in a previous post that A15 would be available for Surya, but I don’t see it on the new lists. Should I downgrade to A13 to get the future updates ? It seems weird to me…

Many thanks for the great job !