/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]. /e/, formerly called eelo[4], is a ready-to-use de-googled[5] mobile OS and related online services usable by anyone[6]. The /e/ development team aims to progressively add more features to improve user data privacy[7][8].
Background
In 2017, Gaël Duval, through a series of articles titled “Leaving Apple & Google: my /e/ odyssey” (one[9], two[10], three[11]) proposed the concept of an operating system without user data spying applications or services. This was followed by a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign[12]. The OS was initially named eelo[13][14]. The name was subsequently changed to /e/ due to copyright issues[15].
Development
The first Minimum Viable Product (MVP) based on Lineage OS 14.1 was released on 12 September 2018[16] with the source code[17] available on Gitlab.
The second MVP based on Lineage OS 15.1 was released on November 22, 2018[18][19].
Pre-installed 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 manufacturers or carriers.
- Calendar - calendar functionality with different views: daily, weekly, monthly, or agenda. Can display multiple calendar feeds. Forked from Etar.
- Calculator - combines a four-function calculator and advanced functions in landscape mode.
- Clock - combines alarm, world clock, timer, and stopwatch. Also includes a night mode.
- Contacts - phone book for contacts, phone numbers, and other key information like email, address, etc.
- File manager - to locate files on the smartphone and synchronize with files stored online.
- Gallery - direct access to pictures and videos taken 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 from K9.
- Maps - offers an alternative to Google Maps. Features Points of Interest, favorites, and can be connected with the user's contacts for easy navigation. Forked from Magic Earth.
- Notes - simple note-taking application.
- Tasks - a task manager that can be connected with the calendar for reminders and better task management.
- Telegram - instant messaging app featuring end-to-end encryption.
- Browser - a lightweight meta-browser protecting the user's privacy. Forked from Searx
- Weather - weekly weather forecast for a defined location.
- Recorder - allows recording of screen and voice.
- Light - control smartphone LED or screen to be used as a flashlight.
- Phone - to make phone calls, featuring favorites, call history, and connects with the 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 Android phones.
Community
Currently, /e/ development builds cover 49 devices[20] and an active user base of approximately one thousand users. To interact with its users and provide software support, the /e/ team uses Telegram channels and a web-based community forum[21].
References
- ↑ https://www.xda-developers.com/e-google-free-lineageos-fork-nexus-oneplus-xiaomi/
- ↑ https://e.foundation/
- ↑ https://www.theregister.co.uk/2018/06/15/meet_the_man_building_a_googlefree_android/
- ↑ https://indianexpress.com/article/technology/social/eelo-new-privacy-enabled-smartphone-os-will-have-no-google-inside-5007509/
- ↑ https://www.irishtimes.com/business/technology/de-google-your-life-it-s-worth-the-hassle-if-you-value-your-privacy-1.2211355
- ↑ https://medium.com/@gael_duval/eelo-is-back-on-indiegogo-new-website-and-a-short-term-plan-cff3e876bf30
- ↑ "Archived Copy". Archived from the original on 2018-11-29. Retrieved 2018-11-29.CS1 maint: Archived copy as title (link)
- ↑ https://www.techrepublic.com/article/is-e-good-or-bad-for-mobility/
- ↑ "Leaving Apple and Google : my "eelo odyssey" — Introduction". 16 November 2017. Retrieved 28 November 2018.
- ↑ "Leaving Apple and Google: my "eelo odyssey" - Part1: the mobile OS". 30 November 2017. Retrieved 28 November 2018.
- ↑ "Leaving Apple and Google: my "eelo odyssey." Part 2: Web Services". 7 December 2017. Retrieved 28 November 2018.
- ↑ https://www.livemint.com/Technology/KMKuwDabJhVOIH4wDe0wUI/Eelos-crowdfunding-success-shows-how-important-data-privacy.html
- ↑ https://indianexpress.com/article/technology/social/eelo-new-privacy-enabled-smartphone-os-will-have-no-google-inside-5007509/
- ↑ https://www.deccanchronicle.com/technology/mobiles-and-tabs/261217/meet-eelo-an-android-based-os-with-no-google-apps.html
- ↑ https://hackernoon.com/leaving-apple-and-google-e-is-the-symbol-for-my-data-is-my-data-69629a948fec
- ↑ "Leaving Apple & Google: /e/ first beta is here! – Hacker Noon". 12 September 2018. Retrieved 28 November 2018.
- ↑ https://gitlab.e.foundation/e
- ↑ https://gitlab.e.foundation/e/wiki/en/wikis/devices-list
- ↑ https://forum.fairphone.com/t/eelo-may-become-a-new-os-for-the-fp/36357
- ↑ https://gitlab.e.foundation/e/wiki/en/wikis/devices-list
- ↑ https://community.e.foundation/
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