android 16 based /e/OS builds are yet available for the FP4 and FP5 :
links for a Fresh installation : (you will loose your /data content)
/e/OS community FP4 download /
/e/OS community FP5 download /
Note this are links to download builds from the “community” branch (where bootloader is not relockable), builds from the “official” branch will be released in some weeks / months once the development is done on them.
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A safe guide to install /e/OS on your Fairphone
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UNOFFICIAL TIP : (not tested recently, please share feedback !)
if coming from an already installed “official” /e/OS and you want to upgrade to “community” (without loosing data and locked bootloader)
- using → Settings → System updater → Local_update
- or using “recovery mode” and “adb sideload”
you will face a signature mismatch, simply choose “install anyway”
A clear guide to Upgrade your /e/OS to a new Android major version without loosing /data