This documentation intends to help Fairphone 3 users, still running /e/OS on Android 9. The goal is to to update their device to the latest /e/OS version.
A difference in the encryption system between Android 9 and subsequent android versions prevents this device from being upgraded to Android 10+ without a factory reset.
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## Requirements
- A Fairphone 3 running Android 9
- a computer (Linux, Windows, macOS)
- a USB3 - type C cable
- some time : 2-3 hours
## Step 1: back up your data
### Task 1: back up files (Photos, videos and documents)
You need to transfer your files from the phone to a computer.
Slide your finger from top of the screen downwards, and click on “Android System. Charging this device via USB” 2 times.You will see USB preferences menu. Select File transfer. If you don't see this option, try using another cable or another USB port on your computer.
You will now see the phone storage as a folder in the file explorer of your PC. You can browse the files on your phone. You can copy all folders, or you can choose which folders to copy, e.g.:
DCIM
Music
Pictures
etc.
note: If you are using MacOS, you will need to download and install the Android File Transfer app for macOS. The Android File Transfer can be found at this address: https://www.android.com/filetransfer/
### Task 2: back up your calendar(s)
It is not possible to back up a local calendar. If you are using an online calendar, such as if you use a Murena Cloud account or Nextcloud based account, the online calendar will appear again after adding your account in the /e/ OS after the installation of the OS.
Choose a folder where you want to save the .vcf file, for example the "Download" folder. Click save, then copy the file to a computer, like in Step 1: "Photos, videos and documents".
It is not possible to save SMS/MMS, neither call logs, with integrated default apps. That's why we advise users to use `SMS Backup and Restore`:
1. Open `Apps`
2. Search and install `SMS Backup & Restore`
3. Open the app, and create a backup
4. Copy the backup files (*calls-[date].xml* and *sms-[date].xml*) on your computer
### Task 5: back up Signal
Please refer to the [official Signal documentation](https://support.signal.org/hc/en-us/articles/360007059752-Backup-and-Restore-Messages)
### Task 6: back up Whatsapp
The official Whatapps documentation relies on a Google account to backup data: [Whatsapp backup and restore documentation](https://faq.whatsapp.com/481135090640375/?helpref=hc_fnav&cms_platform=android)
You can refer to the [community discussion](https://community.e.foundation/t/howto-transfer-whatsapp-messages-from-google-android-to-e-backup-and-restore/12389) which provide useful guidelines.
### Task 7: back up applications and application data
It is not possible to make a direct backup of applications with the app data. We can offer an alternative to back up user installed apps.
- For apps that sync data without an account, your settings won't be saved so you will have to define them again after the upgrade.
- For apps that sync data with an account, you will just have to connect your account again.
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To back your apps up, you can use a third party app called _Package Manager_ from Apps.
Once you have launched _Package Manager_, you will see apps organized by type (All, System, User). You want to focus on User apps, which are the ones you installed on the phone.
To select all `User Apps`, tick one app to select it then tap on `Batch Options` and `Select All`. The `Batch options` button will now have a number next to it, counting the number of selected apps.
We will now install the latest /e/OS version on your phone, using the Easy Installer.
### Task 1: Install the Easy installer on your computer
Download and install Easy Installer from [this page on our documentation](https://doc.e.foundation/easy-installer).
### Task 2: Install the latest /e/OS update on your Fairphone 3
Start and use the Easy Installer, it will guide you in what steps to take. You should end up with a **fresh** installation (no data) of the latest version of /e/ OS for your device.
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### Task 3: Set up your Fairphone 3
After the phone boots, complete the First Time Setup Wizard.
## Step 3: restore your data
### Task 1: restore files (photos, videos and documents)
Transfer files from the computer onto the phone.
You can copy the data back to your phone, by doing the same steps in the “Transfer files from the phone to a computer” section, then copying the files or folders from the computer and pasting them onto the phone in the right directory.
### Task 2: restore calendar(s)
You cannot restore a local calendar. If you add a cloud account, related calendars should appear automatically on your phone. You can also create a new local calendar if you like. To do so, click on 3 lines on top left > Settings > Add offline calendar > Add calendar.
1. Copy the backup files (*calls-[date].xml* and *sms-[date].xml*) from your computer on the Fairphone 3
1. Open `Apps`
2. Search and install `SMS Backup & Restore`
3. Open the app
4. Tap `Restore` on homepage, and follow the process
### Task 5: Restore Signal
Please refer to the [official Signal documentation](https://support.signal.org/hc/en-us/articles/360007059752-Backup-and-Restore-Messages)
### Task 6: Restore Whatsapp
The official Whatapps documentation relies on a Google account to restore data: [Whatsapp backup and restore documentation](https://faq.whatsapp.com/481135090640375/?helpref=hc_fnav&cms_platform=android)
You can refer to the [community discussion](https://community.e.foundation/t/howto-transfer-whatsapp-messages-from-google-android-to-e-backup-and-restore/12389) which provide useful guidelines.
### Task 7: Restore applications and application data
To reinstall the apps, install Package Manager again.
Connect your phone to your computer and copy the exported apps to your phone in the folder `Package_Manager`.
Then open the menu on the top right and select `Installer`.
Tick the app you want to install and press the blue button `Select`.
A new screen will open giving you the option to install the app or cancel. Select `Install` and confirm the installation with the on-screen prompt.
Apps without the tick box will need to be installed individually.
You can now exit Package Manager
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