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/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

External links

Category:Mobile operating systems

[1] ttps://www.xda-developers.com/e-google-free-lineageos-fork-nexus-oneplus-xiaomi/

[2] ttps://e.foundation/

[3] ttps://www.theregister.co.uk/2018/06/15/meet_the_man_building_a_googlefree_android/

[4] ttps://fossnaija.com/can-android-flourish-without-google/

[5] ttps://indianexpress.com/article/technology/social/eelo-new-privacy-enabled-smartphone-os-will-have-no-google-inside-5007509/

[6] ttps://www.irishtimes.com/business/technology/de-google-your-life-it-s-worth-the-hassle-if-you-value-your-privacy-1.2211355

[7] ttps://medium.com/@gael_duval/eelo-is-back-on-indiegogo-new-website-and-a-short-term-plan-cff3e876bf30

[8] ttps://www.bgr.in/features/eelo-in-conversation-with-gael-duval-creator-of-the-google-less-android-project/

[9] ttps://www.techrepublic.com/article/is-e-good-or-bad-for-mobility/

[10] ttps://thedroidguru.com/e-is-a-lineageos-fork-promising-a-google-free-rom-for-privacy-enthusiasts/

[11] ttps://appuals.com/privacy-focused-android-rom-without-google-functionality-based-on-lineageos-enters-beta/

[12] ttp://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] ttps://www.livemint.com/Technology/KMKuwDabJhVOIH4wDe0wUI/Eelos-crowdfunding-success-shows-how-important-data-privacy.html

[17] ttps://indianexpress.com/article/technology/social/eelo-new-privacy-enabled-smartphone-os-will-have-no-google-inside-5007509/

[18] ttps://www.deccanchronicle.com/technology/mobiles-and-tabs/261217/meet-eelo-an-android-based-os-with-no-google-apps.html

[19] ttps://vimeo.com/279874469

[20] ttps://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] ttps://gitlab.e.foundation/e

[23] ttps://gitlab.e.foundation/e/wiki/en/wikis/devices-list

[24] ttps://forum.fairphone.com/t/eelo-may-become-a-new-os-for-the-fp/36357

[25] ttps://hub.packtpub.com/the-ethical-mobile-os-e-mvp-beta2-ported-to-android-oreo-e-powered-smartphone-may-be-released-soon/

[26] ttps://gitlab.e.foundation/e/wiki/en/wikis/devices-list

[27] ttps://community.e.foundation/

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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>.
+== 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==