Week 38, 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: v3.1.4 :new:

Key Features:

  • :white_check_mark: September security patch

  • :white_check_mark: Browser updated to latest upstream Android patches

  • :white_check_mark: FP3 and FP4 vendor patch updates

:crystal_ball: Current Release: v3.1.1

Status: Complete

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

:crossed_fingers: Tentative release of v3.2 would be towards end of September or early October :crossed_fingers:

:loudspeaker: FP5 A14 to A15 OTA OS upgrade is being released along with v3.1.1 - the current release.

:loudspeaker: FP5 A13 to A15 OTA OS upgrade will come along with v3.3 - that is expected in 2 months time.

: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 released in v3.2

:warning: Important Announcements

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

Effective Immediately:

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

  • :arrows_counterclockwise: Official A12 builds are an exception. They will continue getting A12 builds until we are ready to migrated to A13 or higher

  • :clipboard: This aligns with our policy of supporting three 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 all users

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

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

:mag: 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,read the next section. 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: 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

  • 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: All OTA upgrades are for stable or official builds.

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

  • :iphone: FP5 - A13 → A15 (v3.3)

  • :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

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Loving this a lot :partying_face:

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Hi @Manoj!
It’s been a while, and can’t see anything coming, here or in Gitlab :confused:
Any way we can help with the upgrade to a decent (security perspective) release? For example, if the dev team is willing to share the murena.com configuration files privately, I could try to figure out the necessary “community” updates…
Thanks!

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Passing on your concern as well as the offer to help if required, to the team.

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Hello Manoj,
Do you have any news about the A14 avicii update why is it available on ecloud but not release on the phone?

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Did you try to touch the update button more than 5 times?

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Do you mean it is not showing up on the Phone Updater

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Hey,

You wouldn’t have any news on the FP4¿ (update to official A15?)

Edit: will the reboot issue on FP4 be fixed?

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Pl can you share more details on the reboot issue.

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@Manoj my FP4 is randomly rebooting when using Bluetooth and streamng apps (DAZN and Disney+). That is at least one way to trigger the reboot.

The issue could be fixed through disabling 5G (2.9 and earlier versions)

The Issue was gone in 3.0 and reappeared with the last build. FP4 is on 3.1.1.-a14 official.

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You can check with the upcoming v3.1.4 which should be available this week. The location services were causing reboots on some devices and the team put in a fix for that.

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I will try and report later :slight_smile:

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Unofficial LineageOS for FP6 now has charging limits (see this thread). Can we expect this feature in /e/OS official any time soon? Probably not part of v3.1.4 but could we see it in v3.2?

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No, it doesn’t appear. I updated to 3.1.1-s.
But no A14 despite @mihi advice.

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https://images.ecloud.global/official/avicii/

Well there are 3.1.1 for a14 and for a12. Not sure how they did the OTA OS Upgrade now…

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@CaMi773

Builds are published …

OTA Upgrade comes later.

Users can of course Upgrade Android version as if a new install.

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For first time install I get that but if you already have /e/OS with official, then why did it not work (upgrade to a14) for CaMi773…?

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Because (as said) “avicii - OnePlus : S (A12) → U (A14)” is in Testing … while the build is published … not the OTA upgrade.

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Sorry, in my memory, the testing was over an it is published. I was also blind :see_no_evil:

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Are you located in France? We are creating an issue to track this. I remember someone mentioned a similar issue on Fairphone stock for the A14 and A15 which was resolved with updates to the modem code. Not sure it is the same .