Please read and understand this section before installing /e/OS on your {{ device.name }}.
-**Do not proceed with the steps below** if your device's model dosen't **exactly** match the model number listed at [/e/OS Smartphone Selector](https://doc.e.foundation/devices), where you can hover/click on the device's name to see more information about the device and compare that with your device's model number found in device settings.
- Please read and understand this section before installing /e/OS on your {{ device.name }}.
- Please flash/install /e/OS on your device **only if you know what you are doing** and **you are okay with taking the associated risks**. We put our best effort to provide good quality /e/OS builds, but all builds come **without any guarantee**. The /e/OS project and its project members deny any and all responsibility of any consequences arising due to installation and usage of /e/OS software and/or /e/OS services.
- Any commands included in this guide won't work if you run them in any wrong directory/folder. The easiset way to avoid any errors is to open the directory/folder in which your files are downloaded and open a terminal/command prompt there using a right-click. Here is a guide for you on how to [Open a Command Prompt or Terminal to a Specific Folder in Windows, Mac or Linux](https://www.groovypost.com/howto/ open-command-window-terminal-window-specific-folder-windows-mac-linux/).
- To get a basic idea of the install process we recommend taking a quick look through the instructions below. You can follow them step wise after you feel confident that you can complete the installation process. Feel free to ask questions on our [community forum](https://community.e.foundation/) if you ever need help.
-**Do not proceed with the steps below** if your device's model dosen't **exactly** match the model number listed at [/e/OS Smartphone Selector](https://doc.e.foundation/devices), where you can hover/click on the device's name to see more information about the device and compare that with your device's model number found in device settings.
# Take a Backup
- We strongly recommend you to take a backup of your important data. We further recommend you to store the backup on an external storage device and not on the same device or SD card. Your device data will be deleted during the installation process.
{%- if device.uses_twrp %}
- TWRP users can [backup their device data using TWRP]({{ backup_and_restore_with_twrp_link }})
- Any functionality that wasn't working on your Stock OS won't work on /e/OS.
## About your PC
- Any commands included in this guide won't work if you run them in any wrong directory/folder. The easiset way to avoid any errors is to open the directory/folder in which your files are downloaded and open a terminal/command prompt there using a right-click. Here is a guide for you on how to [Open a Command Prompt or Terminal to a Specific Folder in Windows, Mac or Linux](https://www.groovypost.com/howto/ open-command-window-terminal-window-specific-folder-windows-mac-linux/).
- To get a basic idea of the install process we recommend taking a quick look through the instructions below. You can follow them step wise after you feel confident that you can complete the installation process. Feel free to ask questions on our [community forum](https://community.e.foundation/) if you ever need help.
{% if device.can_rollback != true %} - Ensure that your current OS version is below the /e/OS version you are planning to install. You can check that by navigating to Settings -> About Phone. Please beware that downgrading an OS can cause instability or at worst lead to a brick device. {% endif %}
- Charge your phone to at least 50%.
- Download all files listed in the downloads section on your computer.
- Download all files required on your computer.
{%- if device.vendor == "Samsung" %}
-[Install `adb` tools on your computer]({{ install_adb_link }})
{%- else %}
-[Install `adb` and `fastboot` tools on your computer]({{ install_adb_link }})
{%- endif %}
- You will need a functional data cable to connect your phone to your computer (A charging only cable won't work).
- You will need a data cable to connect your phone to your computer (A charging only cable won't work).
{% if device.oem_unlock_code_required %} - An unlocked bootloader is required to install /e/OS, and {{ device.name }} requires an unlock code to unlock the bootloader. You can follow these steps to [get the unlock code for your device]({{ device.oem_unlock_code_required }}) {% endif %}
- Turn ON USB debugging from your device settings so your computer can communicate with your device. You can follow our guide on [how to enable USB debugging]({{ enable_usb_debug_link }}).
- Check every functionality of your device on the stock ROM (in most cases this is the current OS you're using).
