Thank you for your trust, your support and all different types of feedback – this is what helped (and still helps) us grow!

To be exact: As of the end of July, we had 101,918 active /e/OS users - that's 60% growth compared to last year!

No other metrics available - because we don't track you.

👉 How did you discover /e/OS? Let us know in the comments👇

🗣️ Voice to text is now free on all devices running /e/OS.

While it used to be a Premium feature, it's now available to all our users – whether you have an official or a community device.

This new version works fully offline – no account, no subscription, and no internet connection to worry about.

Your voice never leaves the phone.

👉 Find out more in our documentation: https://doc.e.foundation/os/apps/voice-to-text

Open Settings → System → Languages & input → On-screen keyboard, and enable Murena Voice to Text (offline).

💚 Everything you love about the Fairphone. Plus more.

The Fairphone (Gen. 6+) with Murena's /e/OS stands for more power, performance, style, and – thanks to /e/OS: privacy.

🔸Next level speed with the Snapdragon Gen 4

🔸Seamless multitasking with 12 GB RAM

🔸Vibrant new color option

Still sustainable. Still repairable. Easily replace 12 components with a simple screwdriver.

📲 Buy the Fairphone (Gen.6+) and receive multiple gifts!

EU offer: Choose 2 between a new case, screen protector, finger loop, card holder or lanyard.

US offer: You’ll receive a brand new case and screen protector. Purchases in the US are now on backorder and will be shipped within 10 working days.

Both regions: Boost your productivity with a Murena Workspace plan of 1TB and Murena MDM (Mobile Device Management) for 1 year.

👉 Discover the new Fairphone (Gen.6+) with /e/OS and its accessories: https://murena.com/products/smartphones/

US: https://murena.com/america/products/smartphones/

A valid question we often receive.

Yes, it does – and will continue to do so.

👉 Find out more in our new blog article: https://murena.com/does-newpipe-still-work-on-smartphones-running-murenas-e-os-in-2026/

4.1.1 is here!

It includes... 🔸New back up 🔸Android 16 for the Fairphone (Gen.6) with /e/OS 🔸The new Passwords App 🔸Offline Voice to Text And more!

👉 Read the full release notes and update your phone to the latest version! https://gitlab.e.foundation/e/os/releases/-/releases

🔒Don’t let Google control what happens on your device!

Some app developers implement strict Google Play Integrity API – although nothing and nobody forces them to do so.

💡 The result? Their apps can only be used with Google services. Want to keep using the apps you’re used to on your device?

Support the campaign at: 👉 appzwang.de & 👉 appdwang.nl!

Take action to keep control of your device!

The EU might know more about you than you think...

❓ What's the status of Chat Control?

Despite lots of resistance, the law was adopted:

❌ Warrantless scanning of private messages

❌ Platforms can share private message contents with governments

If you too believe that this is more about gov surveillance and a lot less about security for the people, 👉 Reach out to your MEPs: https://fightchatcontrol.eu/

Not every law lasts! Chat Control 1.0 will be active until April 2028 – speak out now to avoid permanent chat surveillance.

The Fair Tech Summit: 🦾 Together Towards Digital Sovereignty.

If you somehow love tech - but at the same time you’re aware that...

❌ Smart devices generate a significant portion of global e-waste

❌ Most tech companies collect your data like Pokémon cards

❌ These companies can wipe out your digital world with the push of a button

Then this event is for you!

It exists, because we believe that it’s high time for a more ethical tech world.

At the Fair Tech Summit, Mobifree & FairTEC are bringing together tech voices that stand for change.

🎤 Key notes from tech leaders and hackers who care about our planet, our people and our privacy – in Luxembourg, the heart of Europe. 💚

👉 Register for free before spots fill up: https://fairtechsummit.org/#register

📸Capture beautiful moments!

Are you the lucky owner of a Murena smartphone or another device running /e/OS?

Then it’s time to take some photos! With summer in full swing, let’s capture nature and the world around us on our smartphones.

Share with us your favorite picture taken with /e/OS in the community forum👉 https://community.e.foundation/t/summer-contest-best-photos-on-your-e-os-phones/83521

❓ Does Fairphone Moments work with /e/OS?

A valid question that we come across time and again.

In this article, we answer it with a clear YES and show you how to customize it on your Fairphone (Gen.6) with /e/OS.

Find the perfect mode for you: 👉 https://murena.com/how-fairphone-moments-works-with-e-os-on-the-fairphone-gen-6/

❓ Does Fairphone Moments work with /e/OS?

A valid question that we come across time and again.

In this article, we answer it with a clear YES and show you how to customize it on your Fairphone (Gen.6) with /e/OS.

Find the perfect mode for you: 👉 https://murena.com/how-fairphone-moments-works-with-e-os-on-the-fairphone-gen-6/

P.s.: This article is also available in Français, Deutsch & Español

💾 Back to the '90s overnight.

Governments use their power to control the digital world we’re part of – whether we like it or not.

👉 https://www.youtube.com/shorts/6ovhCogzVy4

If they can restrict a respected figure who represents the law - couldn't this happen to us, too? 

Where are you on your journey toward digital autonomy?

Already an expert 🦾 or just getting started 💡? Leave your opinion or emoji in the comments! 👇

💚 Enjoy every moment with the Fairphone (Gen.6) and Murena’s /e/OS!

With the Moments button, Fairphone has created something unique: it offers you a minimalist smartphone experience.

But what does this switch do on Murena’s version of the device?

💡 By default, it turns off mic & cam.

BUT

You can make it a shortcut for...

🔸Fairphone Moments

🔸Do Not Disturb

🔸Flight Mode

🔸Torch Light

🔸Dark & Light Mode or

🔸Battery Saver

Simply go to Settings > System > Buttons and select the switch action.

Which mode will you choose for your device? Share your experience in the comments 👇

Many of you watched the /e/OS 4.0 live stream and we would like to thank you for being with us. This was another great company and community moment!

During the stream, we unveiled several major new features for /e/OS and Murena Workspace, alongside a brand-new device. As your ethical mobile OS, cloud and office suite with secure data storage in Europe, /e/OS and Murena Workspace are now even more complete.

To get an overview of the improvements we implemented, take a look at this blog article.

You can also watch the replay on Peertube or YouTube.

You’ve sent us a lot of questions during the stream and we didn’t get the chance to answer all of them live. Let’s have a look at some of the remaining questions:

Questions about Murena devices running /e/OS and device compatibility

1: How do you switch from Google Android to a deGoogled operating system, specifically /e/OS? I'm a person without advanced technical knowledge. Can you help me?

The easiest way is to simply buy a Murena smartphone in our store: https://murena.com/ or https://murena.com/america If you’d like to keep the device you already have, you can check if it is compatible with /e/OS: https://doc.e.foundation/devices For some devices, we have an easy installer, which you can simply launch. For others, there is detailed documentation on the above mentioned page. Our community is also very helpful, so for any questions feel free to ask in our forum before flashing your device: https://community.e.foundation/ A good way for you might be to flash an old smartphone and whenever you need a new device to buy it with us, to have it shipped directly with /e/OS.

2: Will there be a protective case for the HIROH, powered by Murena?

Yes, we will propose one in our online store: https://murena.com/products/smartphones/

3: When will the update to Android 16 be available for the Fairphone (Gen.6)with Murena’s /e/OS?

Our team is planning it for the 4.1 update.

4: Will /e/OS support the Samsung s25 and 26 series?

This is not on our roadmap, especially as it seems that Samsung doesn't allow to unlock the bootloader.

5: Is it possible to switch a Gigaset GX6 from Google Android to Murena’s /e/OS?

We do not support the GX6 but only the GS6/GS6 Pro, which we also propose in our online store: https://murena.com/products/smartphones/

6: How can I upgrade to /e/OS 4.0 with Android 16? Got an official device with /e/OS 3.7 running on Android 13.

Android 16 does not automatically come with /e/OS 4.0, but the Android version depends on your device. Feel free to reach out to us, for further details about yours.

7: Do you plan to deliver an AZERTY keyboard for the Murena Volla tablet?

Yes, we do. The keyboards are in production and we will soon have them in stock.

8: Please please please make a small phone, so many people want a less than 5" smartphone and can’t find any!

We would love to do this, but as a software company we would need to have a hardware partner for it. The challenge is that there’s very few hardware available at the size you ask for. Do you have any manufacturer or a specific device in mind? Then don’t hesitate to leave the link in the comments and our team will take a look.

9: How long will you support the Fairphone 3?

2 more years, so the end of life is expected in summer 2028, except our dedicated team might find a way to support it even longer in the future. Feel free to take a look at this article: https://murena.com/your-fairphone-3-isnt-obsolete-heres-what-to-do-when-android-support-ends/

10: Woah! If the new phone (Murena GS6) is running on a Mediatek chipset, does that mean /e/OS 4.0 will be able to be ported to mediatek devices?

/e/OS has been running on MediaTek chipsets for quite some time (with the Teracube 2e for example).

11: Which smartphones have the kill switches for the microphone (and what was the second one for)?

We propose two smartphones with hardware kill switches: The HIROH powered by Murena, which proposes an easy accessible button to disconnect the camera and the microphones on a circuit level. This device is still in production and will be available around October 2026. The Murena SHIFTphone 8 also has two hardware kill switches (both also for camera and mics), but those are a little less accessible, as you have to remove the battery and enable them with a thin object. Another strength of this device is its repairability. Two other devices we propose have customizable buttons, that can switch off the camera and microphones instantly, but on a software level: the Fairphone (Gen.6) with Murena’s /e/OS and the brand new Murena GS6 & GS6 PRO. Depending on what you value most in a device, you can choose between hardware security and usability; three of the devices mentioned can be easily repaired on your own. 

12: Will Murena start distributing products in Canada?

Some of our products already are available in Canada: On https://murena.com/america/products/smartphones/ you can find he HIROH powered by Murena (in pre-order), the Murena Volla tablet (as a WiFi tablet), the Murena Pixel 8 and the Murena Teracube 2s. You can also purchase a Murena Workspace plan to use a cloud powered by renewable energy and more other ethical online services like Murena Mail or an open-source online suite. We would love to propose even more of our products in your country, but we are not sure yet, if and when it will be possible.

This article contains 3 more FAQ sections:

• Questions about /e/OS features and apps on Murena smartphones
• Questions about Murena Workspace and online services like MDM (Mobile Device Management)
• Questions about Murena as a brand, its mission, /e/OS and Big Tech

Would you like to read more? Then come to our website: https://murena.com/e-os-4-0-murena-workspace-whats-new-faq/#features

⚠️ Remember when downloading and installing an app from the internet was just a checkbox away?

For years, Android stood out from iOS because you could install apps from anywhere. Developers, FOSS communities, and users in restrictive regimes depended on it. It wasn't a bug, but a force.

Now Google is extending its gatekeeping from the Play Store to every alternative distribution channel on Android.

The framing is "security," while many voices from the open-source community are warning that it’s about the one thing that interests Big Tech the most: 🔒Lock-in, which increases their power and decreases our diversity. 🔑

This isn't about convenience. It's about who decides what runs on a device you own.

💡 The good news: So-called “sideloading” on Murena smartphones and any other devices running /e/OS remains possible.

👉 https://keepandroidopen.org/

EU autonomy is all about buying European, right? Think it over... 🤔

🎧 The Brussels Times' EU Scream Podcast Episode 129 "Sovereignty and Software": They emphasize that what really matters is the ability to switch between services without lock-in.

That's where open-source comes in:

🔸Enables portability & vendor independence

🔸True sovereignty = freedom to migrate

Meanwhile, we're seeing massive US market dominance in cloud infrastructure, with the European Commission still allowing Amazon, Microsoft, and Google to handle sensitive EU data.

👉 Full podcast episode: https://www.brusselstimes.com/eu-scream-podcast/2203671/ep-129-sovereignty-and-software

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/48969583

Google...

🔸required Android makers to pre-install Search & Chrome for Play Store access

🔸paid manufacturers exclusively

🔸blocked other Android versions

Less competition = fewer choices for users.

At Murena, we propose a full ecosystem without vendor lock-in. Your data, your choice.

👉 Read the full article by BBC: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgj0pp5p62o?app-referrer=deep-link

Google...

🔸required Android makers to pre-install Search & Chrome for Play Store access

🔸paid manufacturers exclusively

🔸blocked other Android versions

Less competition = fewer choices for users.

At Murena, we propose a full ecosystem without vendor lock-in. Your data, your choice.

👉 Read the full article by BBC: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgj0pp5p62o?app-referrer=deep-link

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/48624256

European consumers are demanding digital autonomy! 🇪🇺

“Four in five European consumers say it matters whether or not businesses use European technology”

Proton conducted a survey interviewing consumers from the UK, France, and Germany.

💡 Results show that more and more consumers are concerned about where their personal data is stored: nearly half (45%) of participants said they would avoid companies that store their data with US firms.

Consumers prioritize privacy and security over price.

👉 Read the full article by TechRadar: https://www.techradar.com/pro/a-surprising-number-of-them-said-yes-study-finds-many-customers-would-leave-a-business-which-stays-loyal-to-us-big-tech-services

"/e/OS largest mobile OS in the Netherlands after iOS and Android"

The Dutch tech platform Tweakers has conducted a survey on operating system usage in the Netherlands.

Guess which OS ranks as the third most used... 😎

👉 View the survey: https://tweakers.net/poll/4466/gebruik-jij-een-alternatief-besturingssysteem-op-je-telefoon.html