Week 48, 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: Early December :crossed_fingers:

Status: Under beta testing

:airplane_arrival: Coming with v3.3

:clipboard: Tentative list of issues and optimization 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

: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 either try to rebuild these devices during the same release cycle or accomodate them in the next release cycle.


:locked: Security Information

:shield: Security Patch Release Process explained 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: 31.0.10.11 :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: S (A13) →  V (A15)  

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: zirconia - Teracube : S(A12) → V(A15) :new_button: (v3.4)

  • :mobile_phone: emerald - Teracube : S(A12) → V(A15) :new_button: (v3.4)

  • :mobile_phone: avicii - OnePlus : S (A12) → U (A14)

  • :mobile_phone: FP4 - Early 2026

:clipboard: To Be Planned :new_button:

  • :mobile_phone: FP3
  • :mobile_phone: tangorpro - Google Pixel tablet 7
  • :mobile_phone: Murena One - A12 - A15
  • :mobile_phone: GS290* - A12 - A15
  • :mobile_phone: Galaxy S9* - A12 - A15
  • :mobile_phone: Galaxy S8* - A12 - A15
  • :mobile_phone: Galaxy S7* - A12 - A15

( Devices marked with an ‘*’ have an issue with FDE encryption which requires format before the OS can be upgraded. This essential means there would be data loss. If we are able to build a A15 build for these devices, the user will have to manual install it and that would require first taking a backup of all data.)

📖 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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[HOWTO] a Clear Guide to install "IMG-e-builds" when /e/ web installer fails

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[HOWTO] Upgrade my /e/OS to major Android version without loosing /data

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We have received multiple complaints of emails getting delayed. The team has been notified and is working on checking and resolving the issue.
Will update on the progress.

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Do you think there will be one day a possibility to use AA without installing Google app? I think it’s the direction desired by the most of eOS users…

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Hello,
I just noticed version 3.3.1 here Epics Roadmap · e · GitLab
Anyone knows more about 3.3.1?
Thanks

Super excited to see zirconia and emerald going to A15!

Having more and more app issues as vendors drop support for A12 in app updates.

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The developers are working to make that possible. The spread of the Google development code and libraries across all software development areas is such that it is a dependency as of now. Removing that dependency is not easy but as mentioned we are looking at alternatives to do away with that requirement.

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Can you elaborate? Which apps are getting dropped for Android 12?

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hey @czarny1975 , it’s entirely possible to do that now :slight_smile:
I outllined procedures here: Learn From My Stupidity...Another Android Auto on /e/OS thread - #2 by voyager529

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Hi Manoj,

Many thanks for those updates :slight_smile:

Any news about:

  • The GSI?
  • The Fairphone 3 upgrade?

Thank you :slight_smile:

Both Rheem Econet and Copeland Sensi do not work properly to associate equipmemt under A12, but do under A13+, for instance.

There will be more, I’m sure.

Then, it’s hard for me to test, because if it works partially, and I don’t know the app, I will not test it. Do you have any other apps that are not requiring login or advanced configuration that doesn’t work specifically on Android 12?

Nothing not account or device gated that I can recall.

Local bikeshare app, local parking pass app, etc etc etc.

I’m guessing some missing APIs or platform version limitations are starting to hit A12 since it is out of support.

I guess, some of the AppLounge fixes are also in 3.3?

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It’s hard to find your app, I tried to help, but I cannot confirm your struggle. For me on my old S7 even banking apps are working on A12.

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Still don’t get it. Installed Beta 3.3-beta.2-s-20251113547168-official-herolte, to see if there is android 13, and it says Android 12, so it means that there will be no Android 13 or 15 in 3.3 version for “herolte” Galaxy s7?

You’ll have to wait awhile. It’s still in planning stage, so I would estimate Q1/26 earliest