Week 43, 2025: 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.

:rocket: Release Information

Upcoming Release: v3.2 :new_button:

ETA: :date: Next week

  • The testing is still in progress. Will have a release date once the QA team gives the go ahead. Expect a release next week.

:clipboard: Tentative list of fixes and optimizing to come as part of v3.2

:airplane_arrival: Coming with v3.2

✅ Google Pixel 8 shiba official A14 to A15

✅ Google Pixel 7 panther official A13 to A15

✅ FP5 A14 to A15 OTA OS upgrade (installation of v3.1.4 required to view this build)

✅ FP4 vendor patch update moved to v3.2 release

✅ FP6 charging limit will be available

✅ October security patches for A13 and above.

✅ FP6 users to get the Fairphone camera app

:backhand_index_pointing_right: Android Auto fix for FP6 users pushed to v3.3
:backhand_index_pointing_right: Location broken on FP3 fix coming with v3.3

:triangular_flag: FP6 Random reboot issue

Issue reported on stock ROM as well. /e/OS developers are working with Fairphone developers for a resolution. Team has not been able to reproduce the issue. Request users facing this issue to share logs in the issue on gitlab . We are looking for details like the Service Provider details, information if reboot happened while travelling anything specific. Also wanted to confirm if the reboots started with v3.1.1 or were you experiencing them earlier as well.

Click the arrow on the left for details on the logs we require

We need two logs.

Log 1: Boot Sequence Log

The goal here is to capture the entire boot process, from the very start until the device is fully ready.

Trigger the Boot: Manually reboot the phone. Start the log as soon as the Fairphone splash logo is shown

adb logcat -b all > boot_log.txt

Stop the Log: Wait until you see the homescreen and the device is fully settled.

Log 2: Continuous Log until Issue Occurs

The goal here is to capture a long-running log that will catch the moment the issue happens.

Trigger the Boot: Manually reboot the phone. Start the log as soon as the Fairphone splash logo is shown

adb logcat -b all > continuous_log.txt

Reproduce the Issue: Do not stop the log. Keep it running until the phone automatically reboots on it’s own, ie. reproducing the issue mentioned


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

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

:clipboard: Supported devices to get A15 builds

:clipboard: View the complete list of supported devices

Known Issues:

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

:counterclockwise_arrows_button: Team working on releasing all devices planned for A15, as part of v3.2


:warning: Important Announcement

:mobile_phone: A12 - /e/OS S - Support Ending - Effective Immediately:

:prohibited: Support for A12 (/e/OS S) discontinued

:counterclockwise_arrows_button: 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

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

Recommendation for Users:

:counterclockwise_arrows_button: We recommend users on A12 community builds should migrate to the A12 official build

:floppy_disk: Take a backup before proceeding


:wrench: Server Outage related

:white_check_mark: Current Status: RESOLVED

:file_folder: MurenaRecovery Folder

:counterclockwise_arrows_button: Enabled and 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)

:magnifying_glass_tilted_left: Important Actions for Users:

:floppy_disk: Back up your device data to avoid overwriting older files

:open_book: Complete guide available here

: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:

Log into your Murena account

Go to Dashboard → Your Profile (top right)

Navigate to Settings → Client Synchronization (left sidebar)

: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

Documentation Released

:memo: Murena Voice to Text

:locked_with_key: Murena Vault

:round_pushpin: Find My Device

:magnifying_glass_tilted_left: Murena Find - replacement for Spot (documentation updated)


:clipboard: Version Naming Convention Updates

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.


:locked: Security Information

:shield: Security Patch Release Process explaned here


:counterclockwise_arrows_button: Ongoing Development

🛠️ Active Development Tasks

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

:magnifying_glass_tilted_left: Team exploring OTA availability

:mobile_phone: App development for compatibility detection

:alarm_clock: ETA to be shared

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:bar_chart: Previous Releases & User Feedback

:memo: Feedback Threads

v3.1.4

v3.1.1

v3.0.4

v3.0 / 3.0.1 / 3.0.2

v2.9

:cloud: Murena Cloud and Self-Hosting

:globe_with_meridians: Murena Cloud

Current Version: 30.0.14.11 :new_button:

Resources:

:clipboard: Release Notes

:house: Self-Hosting

Current Version: v26.0.8.23

Resources:

:clipboard: Release Notes

:open_book: Upgrade Guide

Status:

:memo: Self-hosting guide update pending

🔍 How to Check NextCloud Version

Method 1: Murena Settings

Go to Murena Settings

Look for “NextCloud 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

✅ Completed
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: OTA upgrades are for official or stable builds only

:test_tube: Under Development and Testing

  • :mobile_phone: avicii - OnePlus : S (A12) → U (A14)
  • :mobile_phone: FP5 - A13 → A15 (v3.3)
  • :mobile_phone: FP4 - Early 2026

:clipboard: To Be Planned

  • :mobile_phone: FP3
📖 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


: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: 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.

📱 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


: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

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

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I guess this will apply to /e/OS-official only, not community?

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Let’s see if week 43 is the lucky number finally!

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FP4 A14- A15 Early 2026?

I’ve kind of lost track now, just wanted to check, if this weeks release goes to plan, does it include my Moto G100/Edge S (Nio)?

Ty!

It will include all supported devices - official and community. The exception would be if any particular device build fails. In that case will share the device codename in this thread. Also the reason why that particular build failed and when we expect to release it.

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The FP6 official and community builds will both have the Fairphone stock camera with v3.2.
Just got a confirmation from the developer regarding this.

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Meanwhile, Teracube 2e emerald’s migration from an insecure android version to a supported one is still not even planned… I’m sorry for the bitterness but this really feels like a big “we don’t give a damn about you” message from Murena to all the people who are running an official build from a phone that was officially sold by Murena…
I don’t know who’s managing dev priorities but it’s certainly not sending the right message out there.

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Development is in progress for emerald and zirconia to move to A15. Will share release dates once I have some inputs from the team

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For FP5 disappeared A15 3.1.4 official build. Does it mean that upload process has been started?

@Manoj Pixel 8 (Shiba) question : Can we switch from eOS A15 Community to eOS A15 Official?
If yes, what would be the process to follow? Would it be as simple as downloading the eOS A15 Official image file and launching the installation script as described in the installation guide?

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Moving between build types requires a format of the device. The reason is each build has a separate key. Take a backup of your data before proceeding.

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Thank you for your response @Manoj. Formating the device is not an issue for me.
I just would like to confirm the process to follow please.
Currently using eOS A15 Community, would it be as simple as downloading the eOS A15 Official image file and launching the installation script as described in the installation guide? Or should we get back to stock Android before switching to eOS A15 Official from eOS A15 Community?

Is there a chance version 3.2 will be uploaded today… ?

Any updates on the Desktop Mode?

My friend got a Galaxy S10e and he agreed to test /e/OS A15’s Desktop Mode, and it is Not Good.

It’s just the regular AOSP Desktop Mode, which is absolutely horrid. A16 significantly improved it, to the point where it’s usable.

I do have a workaround experiment in mind that i’ll have to try out when i get the Galaxy Note10+ i’m planning for. I’ll post about it when i get the chance to, don’t expect to hear much from me for now.

There is an issue with email Sending and receiving. The infra team is looking into the issue. Will update.

Update: Systems are back online. Sending and receiving emails should be possible again.

Some bad news: v3.2 release will be moved to next week. The testing is not complete as yet. Unless we get the final approval from QA the build cannot proceed.
Will share updates as and when I get them.

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Better rock-solid next week than bugged ASAP. Keep up your good work :wink:

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I guess it’s fine when having a fully working device without any issues pending to be fixed on v3.2.

For some of us, it’s been weeks and weeks waiting and hoping for magic to happen. If I’m not mistaken since last week of July.

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This reminds me… has anything happened to improve charging options on the FP5? (charging limit, force slow charging, etc.)

While I see this…