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The second MVP based on Lineage OS 15.1 was released on November 22, 2018<ref>https://gitlab.e.foundation/e/wiki/en/wikis/devices-list</ref><ref>https://forum.fairphone.com/t/eelo-may-become-a-new-os-for-the-fp/36357</ref><ref>https://hub.packtpub.com/the-ethical-mobile-os-e-mvp-beta2-ported-to-android-oreo-e-powered-smartphone-may-be-released-soon/</ref>.
The second MVP based on Lineage OS 15.1 was released on November 22, 2018<ref>https://gitlab.e.foundation/e/wiki/en/wikis/devices-list</ref><ref>https://forum.fairphone.com/t/eelo-may-become-a-new-os-for-the-fp/36357</ref><ref>https://hub.packtpub.com/the-ethical-mobile-os-e-mvp-beta2-ported-to-android-oreo-e-powered-smartphone-may-be-released-soon/</ref>.

== Presintalled Apps ==
The OS includes a set of essential apps to cover most common needs, including navigation, messaging and storage. The OS comes free from the bloatware sometimes pre-installed by phone's manufacturers or carrier.

* Calendar - calendar functionality with different views: daily, week, month or agenda. Can display several calendar feeds. Forked from Etar.
* Calculator - combines a four-function calculator and advanced functions in landscape mode.
* Clock - combines alarms, world clock, timer and stopwatch. Also includes a night mode.
* Contacts - phonebook for contacts, phone numbers and other key info like email, address, etc...
* File manager - to locate files on the smartphone and synchronize with file stored online.
* Gallery - direct access to pictures and videostaken with the device or viewed in messaging apps. Can be viewed in a timeline or by albums.
* Mail - client to send and receive emails. Forked form K9.
* Maps - offers an alternative to Google Maps. Features Point of Interests, favorites, can be connected with the users contacts for easy navigation. Forked from Magic Earth.
* Notes - simple note taking app.
* Tasks - a task manager that can be connected with the calendar for remindersand better task management.
* Telegram - instant messaging app featuring end to end encryption.
* Browser - a lightweight metabrowser protecting the user's privacy. Forked from Searx
* Weather - weekly weather forecast for a defined location.
* Recorder - allows to record screen and voice.
* Light - control smartphone LED or screen to be used a flashlight.
* Phone - to make phone calls, feature favorites, call history and connects with phone book.
* Messaging - SMS and instant messaging. Forked from Signal.

The OS comes without any of the Google apps that are normally pre-installed in all Android phones.


==Community==
==Community==

Revision as of 17:32, 3 December 2018

/e/ Mobile Operating System

/e/[1] is a free and open-source operating system and associated web services for smartphones on the Android mobile platform. It is developed on a fork of LineageOS. The Operating System is developed by the e.foundation[2] founded by Gaël Duval[3][4]. /e/, formerly called eelo[5], aims to offer a ready-to-use de-googled[6] mobile OS and related online services usable by anyone[7]. The /e/ development team aims to progressively add more features to improve the user's data privacy[8][9][10][11][12].

Background

In 2017 Gaël Duval, through a series of articles titled “Leaving Apple & Google: my /e/ odyssey” (one[13], two[14], three[15]) proposed the concept of an Operating System without user data spying applications or services. This was followed by a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign[16]. The OS was initially named eelo[17][18][19]. The name was subsequently changed to /e/ due to copyright issues[20].

Development

The first Minimum Viable Product (MVP) based on Lineage OS 14.1 was released on 12 September 2018[21] with the source code[22] available on Gitlab.

The second MVP based on Lineage OS 15.1 was released on November 22, 2018[23][24][25].

Presintalled Apps

The OS includes a set of essential apps to cover most common needs, including navigation, messaging and storage. The OS comes free from the bloatware sometimes pre-installed by phone's manufacturers or carrier.

  • Calendar - calendar functionality with different views: daily, week, month or agenda. Can display several calendar feeds. Forked from Etar.
  • Calculator - combines a four-function calculator and advanced functions in landscape mode.
  • Clock - combines alarms, world clock, timer and stopwatch. Also includes a night mode.
  • Contacts - phonebook for contacts, phone numbers and other key info like email, address, etc...
  • File manager - to locate files on the smartphone and synchronize with file stored online.
  • Gallery - direct access to pictures and videostaken with the device or viewed in messaging apps. Can be viewed in a timeline or by albums.
  • Mail - client to send and receive emails. Forked form K9.
  • Maps - offers an alternative to Google Maps. Features Point of Interests, favorites, can be connected with the users contacts for easy navigation. Forked from Magic Earth.
  • Notes - simple note taking app.
  • Tasks - a task manager that can be connected with the calendar for remindersand better task management.
  • Telegram - instant messaging app featuring end to end encryption.
  • Browser - a lightweight metabrowser protecting the user's privacy. Forked from Searx
  • Weather - weekly weather forecast for a defined location.
  • Recorder - allows to record screen and voice.
  • Light - control smartphone LED or screen to be used a flashlight.
  • Phone - to make phone calls, feature favorites, call history and connects with phone book.
  • Messaging - SMS and instant messaging. Forked from Signal.

The OS comes without any of the Google apps that are normally pre-installed in all Android phones.

Community

At present /e/ development builds cover 49 devices[26] and an active user base of about one thousand users. To interact with its users and provide software issue support, the /e/ team uses Telegram channels and a web based community forum[27] .

References

  1. ^ https://www.xda-developers.com/e-google-free-lineageos-fork-nexus-oneplus-xiaomi/
  2. ^ https://e.foundation/
  3. ^ https://www.theregister.co.uk/2018/06/15/meet_the_man_building_a_googlefree_android/
  4. ^ https://fossnaija.com/can-android-flourish-without-google/
  5. ^ https://indianexpress.com/article/technology/social/eelo-new-privacy-enabled-smartphone-os-will-have-no-google-inside-5007509/
  6. ^ https://www.irishtimes.com/business/technology/de-google-your-life-it-s-worth-the-hassle-if-you-value-your-privacy-1.2211355
  7. ^ https://medium.com/@gael_duval/eelo-is-back-on-indiegogo-new-website-and-a-short-term-plan-cff3e876bf30
  8. ^ https://www.bgr.in/features/eelo-in-conversation-with-gael-duval-creator-of-the-google-less-android-project/
  9. ^ https://www.techrepublic.com/article/is-e-good-or-bad-for-mobility/
  10. ^ https://thedroidguru.com/e-is-a-lineageos-fork-promising-a-google-free-rom-for-privacy-enthusiasts/
  11. ^ https://appuals.com/privacy-focused-android-rom-without-google-functionality-based-on-lineageos-enters-beta/
  12. ^ http://techpp.com/2018/06/28/eelo-profile-google-free-android/
  13. ^ "Leaving Apple and Google : my "eelo odyssey" — Introduction". 16 November 2017. Retrieved 28 November 2018.
  14. ^ "Leaving Apple and Google: my "eelo odyssey" - Part1: the mobile OS". 30 November 2017. Retrieved 28 November 2018.
  15. ^ "Leaving Apple and Google: my "eelo odyssey." Part 2: Web Services". 7 December 2017. Retrieved 28 November 2018.
  16. ^ https://www.livemint.com/Technology/KMKuwDabJhVOIH4wDe0wUI/Eelos-crowdfunding-success-shows-how-important-data-privacy.html
  17. ^ https://indianexpress.com/article/technology/social/eelo-new-privacy-enabled-smartphone-os-will-have-no-google-inside-5007509/
  18. ^ https://www.deccanchronicle.com/technology/mobiles-and-tabs/261217/meet-eelo-an-android-based-os-with-no-google-apps.html
  19. ^ https://vimeo.com/279874469
  20. ^ https://hackernoon.com/leaving-apple-and-google-e-is-the-symbol-for-my-data-is-my-data-69629a948fec
  21. ^ "Leaving Apple & Google: /e/ first beta is here! – Hacker Noon". 12 September 2018. Retrieved 28 November 2018.
  22. ^ https://gitlab.e.foundation/e
  23. ^ https://gitlab.e.foundation/e/wiki/en/wikis/devices-list
  24. ^ https://forum.fairphone.com/t/eelo-may-become-a-new-os-for-the-fp/36357
  25. ^ https://hub.packtpub.com/the-ethical-mobile-os-e-mvp-beta2-ported-to-android-oreo-e-powered-smartphone-may-be-released-soon/
  26. ^ https://gitlab.e.foundation/e/wiki/en/wikis/devices-list
  27. ^ https://community.e.foundation/

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