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# /e/ wiki
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## FAQ
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## Is /e/ open source?
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yes - all sources are available and you can compile it, fork it... We ship one proprietary application though ([read the statement](/maps))
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## Is /e/ LineageOS + microG?
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/e/ is forked from LineageOS. We've modified several parts of the system (and will do more and more): installation procedure, settings organization, default settings. We've disabled and/or removing any software that is sending personal data to Google (for instance, default search engine is no more Google). We've integrated microG by default, are replacing some of the default applications, modifying some of the default applications. We have added a synchronization background software that is syncing multimedia contents (pictures, videos, audio, files...) and settings to a cloud drive, when activated.
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Also, we've replaced the LineageOS launcher by a totally new launcher, written from scratch, that is totally different from default LineageOS in term of look and feel.
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We've implemented several /e/ online services, with a single /e/ user identity (user@e.email) that will also be offered as docker images for self hosting: drive, email, calendar...
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We have added an account manager within the system with support for the single identity. It allows users to log only once, with a simple "user@e.email" identity, to get access to /e/ various online services (drive, email, calendar, notes, tasks).
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## Why should I use /e/? I can customize the ROM myself...
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Absolutely! /e/ was not made for geeks or power users, it's made to offer a credible and attractive alternative to the average user.
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## I'm a geek and I love the default AOSP/LineageOS look
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In that case, you probably won't be very happy with /e/, don't use it!
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## Aren't you stealing the work of LineageOS developers?
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No - we're using the rules of open source software. Just like AOSP-Android is forking the Linux kernel work, just like LineageOS is forking AOSP work, /e/ is forking LineageOS work. /e/ is more focusing on the final end-user experience, and less on the hardware. We encourage core developers to contribute upstream to LineageOS. When thinking about LineageOS vs /e/, think about Debian vs Ubuntu.
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## Does /e/ have a simple way for updating the system regularly?
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Yes - a simple 1-click (well, that may be 2 or 3!) "over the air" update feature is available in settings.
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## Is my xyz123 device supported?
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Look at the [device list](/device-list/). We are adding new devices regularly.
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## Will you offer /e/-preloaded phones?
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Yes - that's the ultimate plan as soon as we find the good hardware-partner. |
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