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## Aren't you stealing the work of LineageOS developers?
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/s focus is 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.
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/s focus is on the final end-user experience, and less on the hardware. /e/OS and LineageOS's purposes and target users are different. However, we strongly encourage core developers to contribute upstream to LineageOS. When thinking about LineageOS vs /e/, think about Debian vs Ubuntu.
## Does /e/ have a simple way for updating the system regularly?
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## From which version of Android is /e/ forked?
Android 7 (Nougat)/LOS14 (/e/-0.1 branch). We're working on porting our changes to Android 8 (Oreo)/LOS 15. You can find current changes for this port in "/e/-0.2" branches.
Android 7 (Nougat)/LOS14 (/e/-0.x-N branch) and Android 8 (Oreo)/LOS 15 (/e/-0.x-O branch).
We're working on porting our changes to Android 9 (Pie)/LOS 16. You can find current changes for this port in "/e/-0.x-P" branches.
## Is /e/ stable?
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## Will you offer /e/-preloaded phones?
Yes - that's the ultimate plan as soon as we find good hardware-partner(s).
Yes - refurbished smartphones flashed with /e/OS, [are now available](https://e.foundation/e-pre-installed-smartphones/).
## If I find a bug, should I send you an email?
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