/e/OS Weekly Development and Testing Activities
Summary of weekly development and testing activities by /e/OS developers and volunteers.
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Release Information
Upcoming Release: v3.1.1
Expected Release Date: Second week of August 
Key Features:
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Revolut fix (for devices with locked bootloader only) -
Second batch of devices on A15 to be released
- The final list would only be available once we complete the builds as the builds fail on some devices for various reasons.
- We would attempt to recover and retry the builds on devices where it fails, but if the A15 is not possible on a particular device, we will share the device details here.
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Various fixes and optimization coming with v3.1.1
- Final list of fixes and optimization would show up in the Release notes which would appear once v3.1.1 is released
/e/OS - A15 - /e/OS V
Status: Released - First batch of device builds available
Highlights:
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First batch of device builds on A15 has been released
Known Issues:
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Some device builds failed during compilation due to last-minute upstream code updates -
These builds will be incorporated with upstream changes and released in v3.1.1
Important Announcements
A12 - /e/OS S - Support Ending
Effective Immediately:
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Support for A12 (/e/OS S) discontinued -
Official A12 builds are an exception. They will continue getting A12 builds until we are ready to migrated to A13 or higher
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This aligns with our policy of supporting three OS versions simultaneously -
All supported devices will be pushed to higher OS versions where possible
Recommendation for Users:
- We recommend users on A12 community builds should migrate to the A12 official build
Take a backup before proceeding
Server Outage Status
Current Status: RESOLVED
Murena Cloud Services and File Drive Access
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Access restored for all users
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Apps enabled on the Murena Cloud Dashboard
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Sync for some apps may not work - see details here
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NextCloud Desktop client works with
client synchronizationenabled
MurenaRecovery Folder
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Being enabled and made visible for all users
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Started with premium users, expanded to all impacted users -
The folder Will be visible for several months (end date TBD)
Important Actions for Users:
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Back up your device data to avoid overwriting older files
Notes Sync
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Cloud sync possible post v2.9 release
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If not syncing after v2.9 upgrade,read the next section. Backup local notes before proceeding
Client Synchronization Setup
To enable data sync between device and cloud:
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Log into your Murena account
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Go to Dashboard → Your Profile (top right)
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Navigate to Settings → Client Synchronization (left sidebar)
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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.
Documentation Updates
New Documentation Released
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Murena Find - replacement for Spot (documentation updated)
Version Naming Convention Update
New Standard: Using OS version numbers instead of letters
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/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.
Security Information
Security Patch Release Process
Complete explanation available here
Upcoming Releases
A15 Device Lists (Draft)
Existing Devices:
New Devices:
Release Schedule
Ongoing Development
🛠️ Active Development Tasks
/e/OS GSI on T (A13)
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Team exploring OTA availability
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App development for compatibility detection
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ETA to be shared
Previous Releases & User Feedback
Feedback Threads
Murena Cloud and Self-Hosting
Murena Cloud
Current Version: 29.0.16.4
Resources:
Self-Hosting
Current Version: v26.0.8.23
Resources:
Status:
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Next release planning in progress
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Self-hosting guide update pending
🔍 How to Check NextCloud Version
Method 1: Murena Settings
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Go to Murena Settings
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Look for “NextCloud xx user documentation”
Method 2: NextCloud Scan
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Visit NextCloud scan link
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Input
https://murena.io
Note: If MurenaCloud patch number differs from NC patch number, the rating may appear as bad. This is normal - patches are tested before deployment.
GSI (Generic System Image)
Current Version: /e/OS A10 v1.17
Resources:
Next Version: /e/OS T (A13) - skipping A11 and A12
- Release dates to be announced
OS OTA Information
✅ Completed Upgrades
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FP4 - Fairphone : S (A12) → T (A13)
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S9/9+ - Samsung : R (A11) → S (A12)
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GS290 - Gigaset : Q (A10) → R (A11)
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avicii - OnePlus : A12
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FP3 - Fairphone : S (A12) → T (A13)
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S7/7+ - Samsung : R (A11) → S (A12)
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FP4 - Fairphone : T (A13) → U (A14)
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S8/8+ - Samsung : R (A11) → S (A12)
🧪 Testing Phase
- avicii - OnePlus : S (A12) → U (A14)
📋 To Be Planned
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FP5
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FP3
📖 What is OS OTA Upgrade?
Traditional Process:
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Download correct OS build from supported device list -
Download stock ROM from vendor site (for some devices)
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Back up your data
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Install stock ROM, then /e/OS ROM
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Restore backups if needed
OTA Benefits:
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Simplifies the entire process
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Requires significant development and testing
Miscellaneous Information
Real-Time Status
🎫 Helpdesk Services
For Paying Murena Customers
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Murena device purchasers
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Paid Murena cloud account holders
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Active donors from the past year
Response Time
5-10 day response wait period due to high volume of requests.
Contact
For Free Users
📱 Device and Vendor Announcements
Gigaset GS290
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Sales stopped (vendor ceased production) -
Support continues for existing users
Murena One
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Sales stopped
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Support continues for existing users
Murena Two
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Sales stopped
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Support continues for existing users
Pre-Flashed Devices
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Available in EU, US, Canada, and Australia. Check the complete list on the Murena shop -
Purchase via Murena Shop
Newsletters
Important Notice
Do Not Post Test Build Information on the Forum
Why this is important:
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Test builds are untested and may cause device issues
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These builds can potentially soft brick user devices -
Such information can confuse other users who don’t see these builds in the updater -
Not all forum users are experts in custom ROM installation
For Interested Testers:
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If you understand custom ROMs and can perform basic testing -
Share feedback on the dedicated Telegram channel
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