Week 46, 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

Next Release : v3.3 :new_button:

:tear_off_calendar: ETA: November 3rd week :crossed_fingers:

Status: Under beta testing

:airplane_arrival: Coming with v3.3

:backhand_index_pointing_right: Android Auto fix for A15 users

:backhand_index_pointing_right: Bluetooth connection issue fix for FP6

:backhand_index_pointing_right: Location broken on FP3 fix

:backhand_index_pointing_right: Builds that failed in v3.2 release

  • Xiaomi Redmi 12C earth will get A15 build in v3.3

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

Status: :white_check_mark: Released

:clipboard: Supported devices to get A15 builds

:clipboard: A15 builds released with v3.1

:clipboard: A15 builds released with v3.2

:clipboard: View the complete list of supported devices

Known Issues:

:stop_sign: Some device builds fail during compilation due to last-minute upstream code changes. We will accomodate these builds in the next release cycle.


: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 โ†’ Your Profile (top right)

Navigate to Settings โ†’ 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.


:locked: Security Information

:shield: Security Patch Release Process explaned here


:bar_chart: Previous Releases & User Feedback

:memo: Feedback Threads

v3.2

v3.1.4

v3.1.1

v3.0.4

v3.0 / 3.0.1 / 3.0.2

:cloud: Murena Cloud and Self-Hosting

:globe_with_meridians: Murena Cloud

Current Version: 30.0.14.11

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

๐Ÿ” How to Check NextCloud Version

Method 1: Murena Settings

Go to Murena Settings

Look for โ€œNextCloud xx user documentationโ€

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

โœ… Completed
FP5 -  Fairphone: A13 โ†’  A15  

FP5 - Fairphone: A14 โ†’ A15

FP4 - Fairphone : A12 โ†’ A13

S9/9+ - Samsung : A11 โ†’ A12

GS290 - Gigaset : A11 โ†’ A12

GS290 - Gigaset : A10 โ†’ A11

avicii - OnePlus : A12

FP3 - Fairphone : A12 โ†’ A13

S7/7+ - Samsung : A11 โ†’ A12

FP4 - Fairphone : A13 โ†’ A14

S8/8+ - Samsung : A11 โ†’  A12

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

:test_tube: Under Development and Testing

  • :mobile_phone:zirconia - Teracube : A12 โ†’ A15 :new_button:

  • :mobile_phone:emerald - Teracube : A12 โ†’ A15 :new_button:

  • :mobile_phone: avicii - OnePlus : A12 โ†’ A14

  • :mobile_phone: FP4 - Early 2026

:clipboard: To Be Planned

  • :mobile_phone: FP3 - FP3: A13 โ†’ A15
  • :mobile_phone: Tangorpro - tablet : A14 โ†’ A15
๐Ÿ“– 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

๐ŸŽซ 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.

๐Ÿ“ฑ 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

๐ŸŒ /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 donโ€™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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Teracube modelsโ€™ zirconia and emerald would be getting A15 builds in the official channel.
Currently we are testing the builds and hope to be able to release along with v3.4

Community builds should be on A15 but that will be manual upgrades.

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Hi @Manoj no OTA upgrade to Murena Tablet planned?

The Pixel tablet โ€˜tangorproโ€™ update is to be planned. Could be in first quarter of 2026. Will share dates when I get inputs from the team.

for FP5 (FP4 too?) users specifically still (after v3.2) struggling with AppLounge not fetching apps, making the workaround (โ€œdevice spoofing in Auroraโ€) sticky in the weekly digest could be helpful to get relief more quickly.

The workaround is too buried in threads and when AppL auth issues were still prevalent before v3.2, users with other devices mixed into those.

Came up recently here and here and here

Screenshots of the solution / spoofing workaround are here (or video demo), install Aurora first if missing, use the Nothing Phone(1) Profile, that is closest to FP5 in principle but it doesnโ€™t really matter.

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Thanks for making me aware of this, I wasnโ€™t even noticing the issue but in the back of my mind I was thinking about not seeing many updates lately. The fix is being prepared for v3.3, hopefully itโ€™ll release soon.