Week 42, 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 Information

Upcoming :new_button:

  • v4.4
  • Fix and optimization planned
    • Issues would be added or removed from this list based on QA validation
    • GS6 double tap to wake up fix :crossed_fingers:

Current

  • v4.3

  • v4.3.1

    • Release was exclusively for the FP4 to resolve the audio distortion issues reported in the v4.3 build
  • Device builds that failed in v4.3 and now moved to v4.4 :new_button:

Vendor Name Codename OS version
Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL) Z01R A14
Essential Essential PH-1 mata A14
Google Pixel Fold felix A15
Motorola Moto G7 river A15
Motorola Moto Z3 Play beckham A15
OnePlus 11 5G salami A14
OnePlus 8T kebab A16
OnePlus 9R lemonades A16
Razer Phone 2 aura A14
Razer Phone cheryl A14
Samsung Galaxy S10+ beyond2lte A15
Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S polaris A14
Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S rosemary A15

:warning: Devices under scrutiny :magnifying_glass_tilted_left:

Vendor Name Codename
Motorola edge 20 berlin
Motorola edge 2021 berlna
Motorola moto g200 5G xpeng
Motorola edge 30 dubai
  • These device build have been failing consistently since v3.7.3.
  • If the attempts continue to fail, we may have to drop them from our supported list.
  • Some users mentioned there are builds for some of them on LOS 23.2. We use LOS 23.0 as our base.
  • The positive news is we are working on A17 where some of these devices may be back.
    • No ETAs for now on A17 as we are still in the testing and debugging phase.

Future Release

:bar_chart: Current and Previous Releases and User Feedback


Murena Account - Important information

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Documentation

:backhand_index_pointing_right: Important guides on the Documentation site

:information_source: Guides marked with (*) are features still in beta phase. Additional development, detailed testing, and improvements are in progress. We look forward to your positive comments and feedback which you can post on the forum.


:cloud: Murena Cloud and Self-Hosting

:globe_with_meridians: Murena Cloud

: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

:information_source: Note: If the Murena Cloud patch number differs from the Nextcloud patch number, the rating may appear as β€œbad”. This is normal β€” patches are tested before deployment.


:counterclockwise_arrows_button: OS OTA Information

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

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

:backhand_index_pointing_right: The absence of a device with an official build from this list does not mean the device has been abandoned. We continue efforts to build for all official devices ever sold on the Murena Store. Release dates for these builds will be shared when available.

πŸ“’ Completed
  • :mobile_phone: FP4 – FP4 – A14 β†’ A16
  • :mobile_phone: FP6 – FP6 – A15 β†’ A16
  • :mobile_phone: FP3 – FP3 – A13 β†’ A15
  • :mobile_phone: OnePlus – Nord – avicii – A12 β†’ A16
  • :mobile_phone: Teracube – emerald – A15 β†’ A16
  • :mobile_phone: Teracube – sapphire – A14 β†’ A16
  • :mobile_phone: Teracube – zirconia – A15 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: Galaxy S9* – A12 β†’ A15
  • :mobile_phone: GS290* – A12 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
πŸ§ͺ Under Development and Testing
  • :mobile_phone: Fairphone – FP5 – A15 β†’ A16
  • :mobile_phone: Murena One – A12 β†’ A16 after release of A15
  • :mobile_phone: Murena One – A12 β†’ A15 (v4.4 :crossed_fingers :crossed_fingers:)
  • :mobile_phone: Murena Two – A12 β†’ A15 (v4.4 :crossed_finger :crossed_fingers: )
  • :mobile_phone: Nothing – CMF Phone 1 tetris A14 β†’ A16 (v4.5 :crossed_fingers :crossed_fingers:)
πŸ“‹ To Be Planned

This is the consolidated list of all devices that have an official build. The plan is to upgrade all of them to the latest possible build. This may not be feasible for every device, as some are too old and have already reached EOL from the vendor and may not work on the latest OS versions. Devices marked β€œNo updates” fall into this category.

Vendor Name CodeName Current OS Upgrade OS
Fairphone FP6 FP6 A16 Already on A16
Fairphone FP4 FP4 A16 Already on A16
Fairphone FP3/3+ FP3/3+ A15 A15 to A16
Fairphone FP5 FP5 A15 A15 to A16
Gigaset GS6/Pro GS6_venus A16 Already on A16
Gigaset GS290 GS290 A15 A15 to A16
Google Pixel 5 redfin A13 A13 to A16
Google Pixel 7 panther A15 A15 to A16
Google Pixel 8 shiba A15 A15 to A16 / A17
Google Pixel Tablet tangorpro A14 A14 to A16
Murena One One A12 A15 or A16
Murena Two Two A13 A13 to A16
Nothing CMF Phone 1 tetris A14 A14 to A16 v4.5 :crossed_fingers:
OnePlus Nord avicii A16 A14 to A16 via sideloading possible
Samsung S9 starlte A15 A12 to A16
Samsung S9+ star2lte A15 A12 to A16
Samsung S7 * herolte A12 EOL
Samsung S7+ * hero2lte A12 EOL
Samsung S8 * dreamlte A12 EOL
Samsung S8+ * dream2lte A12 EOL
SHIFT SHIFTPhone 8 otter A14 A14 to A16
Teracube 2e zirconia A16 Already on A16
Teracube 2e emerald A16 Already on A16
Teracube 2e sapphire A16 Already on A16
Volla Volla Tablet mimir A14 A14 to A16

(Devices marked with an * have an issue with FDE encryption that requires a format before the OS can be upgraded. This essentially means data loss. If we are able to build an A15 build for these devices, users will have to install it manually and must first take a full backup of all data.)

:backhand_index_pointing_right: Check the section titled A16 Updates below.

πŸ“– What is an OS OTA Upgrade?

Traditional Process:

:inbox_tray: Download the correct OS build from the supported device list
:inbox_tray: Download the stock ROM from the vendor site (for some devices)
:floppy_disk: Back up your data
:counterclockwise_arrows_button: Install the stock ROM, then the /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


πŸ”Š A17 or A16 Updates πŸ”Š
  • We plan to update all devices currently on A12, A13, A14, and A15 to A16 or A17 once it becomes /e/OS-compatible :speaker_high_volume:

  • If any device is unable to handle A16 or A17 builds, we will share that information.

  • The team expects that A16 will not be buildable or installable on some older-generation devices such as the Samsung S7 or S8. There could be more. While the team will try to OS upgrade these devices, if the attempt fail we will have to drop these devices from the supported list.

  • As you may be aware, A12 no longer receives security patches. This will next affect A13 and subsequent versions. This is standard Google policy for end-of-life (EOL) of older Android versions.

  • All devices we sell in our shop that have official builds are priority candidates for OTA OS upgrades to A16.

    • Official builds receive OTA OS upgrades.
    • Community devices require manual upgrades.

(Ideally, take backups before upgrading the OS on any device.)


:link: Miscellaneous Information

:bar_chart: Real-Time Service Status

:cloud: eCloud Real-Time Status
:mobile_phone: /e/OS Real-Time Status


🎫 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: 2–3 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 addresses 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 the 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

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: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 do not 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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AOSP 12 (s) and AOSP 13 (t) community builds are being decommissioned. Read the announcement here.
Devices with official builds still on AOSP 12 and AOSP 13 are getting OS upgrades to newer OS versions.

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Why double FP5?? A mistake on the keyboard?

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The first should have been Fairphone. Updated it. Thanks for pointing that out.

Any users facing issues with in-app maps please update to the v4.3 and re check. If still facing issues do let us know.

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Yesssssssssss !!

Double tap, double tap… Wake up double tap !! :zany_face:

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So Pixel 4a will still get a 4.3?
Is there an update on progress or EDA?

can you please clarify for Samsung S7, S7+, S8, S8+ vs.:

  • The S7 and S8 series have reached EOL . Will get details of final build.
  • The next Pixel 4a sunfish build will come with v4.4
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I currently cannot use foundation.e.ntfy with domain push.murena.com to register new apps with UnifiedPush. According to the logs, I get a 400 error when I try to add a new app.
I have contacted support.

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Is there anywhere a table showing a plan, when which phone will get an upgrade to one of the latest Android versions?

In particular: when will the Murena One get an update to A15 or A16?

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@Manoj What are the plans updating to a newer (secure) version of webview ? Serveral apps are struggling with the current version.

Developer response: we updated it for 4.4 and with 4.5 update there will be more regular updates.

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Yes, in the first post, section OS OTA Information.

See there, currently subsection :test_tube: Under Development and Testing.

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I’m glad for the double tap fix.

Is there a focus on the launcher to fix some bugs. ? beacause since the 4.0 the app carousel, the 3 buttons controls are sometimes blocked by managing the opened app. to close or switch from an app to an other or rducing it it’s regurlarly too complex and freezed. on my pixel 8 pro. I’ve made a topic on it but no one seems to be interested or have same issue…

I hope that soon the Google Play services/microG will be upgraded to be compatible with newer apps… Thank you all for your work.

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I have switchted to ntfy.adminforge.de for a day and now back to push.murena.com, and it seems to work again. I will wait for the support answer to know more about the technical details.

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I am waiting for a response from the team. Should have some inputs during the week.

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a dedicated documentation on howto etc and addition of push.murena.com to one of the status pages would be appreciated.

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A document explaining how /e/OS delivers push notifications without Google with UnifiedPush: the distributor included in /e/OS (ntfy) uses the Murena push server (push.murena.com) by default is already in the works. It should be released next week.

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