Hi! FP3plus and LineageOS and unlocked bootloader, How can I do a factory reset to have the FairphoneOS back on it?

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Hi,
I think you’ll find everything you need here.

Before you start, think carefully about which version of FPOS you wish to install, taking into account the fact that with Android 13 there are issues such as the reduced security accreditation of the fingerprint sensor, I’m sure you’ve read all about that.

FP3+: Issues with Android 13 update

First of all, I would like to thank the team at Fairphone for making the Android 13 update available for 3+ years old device. However, software updates are sometimes not without issues. Here’s what I have encountered so far. 1. Delayed SIM unlock prompt after device restart I have locked my SIM card with a PIN to prevent misuse. Previously, the SIM unlock prompt appeared immediately after the device restart. After upgrading to Android 13, this does not pop up immediately. It takes a few more …

I haven’t encountered all of these by any means.

FAIRPHONE 3 and 3+ A13 - Fingerprint sensor update

Hey community, Here’s an update regarding the fingerprint sensor issue: Since the update to Android 13 for Fairphone 3(+), the fingerprint sensor at the back of the device can no longer be used to log into certain apps with higher security requirements, such as some banking apps. The fingerprint sensor can still be used to lock and unlock the device itself and the affected apps can still be accessed using a password or pin code for login. However, we do realize that this is a major inconvenie…

As far as I know there’s no intrinsic obligation to re-lock the bootloader.

If you have any other questions, don’t forget to say which version of LineageOS you’re using at the moment. It might be useful to say why you’re moving, so people can orient their replies usefully.