> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://itsfoss.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # /e/OS 3.0 Debuts with Refined Parental Controls, New Privacy Tools and Murena Vault - URL: https://itsfoss.com/news/e-os-3-0/ - Published: 2025-06-03T14:14:15.000Z - Updated: 2025-06-03T14:14:15.000Z - Description: A new chapter for the de-Googled /e/OS. - Author: Sourav Rudra - Tags: Distribution Releases, News, #Import 2025-11-08 21:15 There aren't many [de-Googled Android-based operating systems](https://itsfoss.com/android-distributions-roms/) that offer both a good user experience and privacy as effectively as /e/OS. It gets rid of many Google services in favor of open source alternatives, giving users great control over their data. [Murena](https://murena.com/?sld=5&ref=itsfoss.com), in close partnership with the [e Foundation](https://e.foundation/e-os/?ref=itsfoss.com), provides /e/OS on its own smartphones as well as on select devices from other brands. You can even install it yourself if your smartphone is supported. The OS **is designed to work for the user** and not for a surveillance-powered ecosystem that disregards user privacy (*read Android*). Since the [/e/OS 1.0 release](https://itsfoss.com/murena-e-os/), both the operating system and the [Murena brand](https://murena.com/?sld=5&ref=itsfoss.com) have evolved significantly, shifting from an experiment to something that's good for daily use. And, now, with the arrival of /e/OS 3.0, the project marks its newest, most refined release yet. 📋 The pictures used in this article were provided by Murena. ## /e/OS 3.0: What’s New? To begin with, there's **a new search engine**, Murena Find, which is powered by [Qwant](https://www.qwant.com/?ref=itsfoss.com), offering privacy-focused, unbiased search results that don't rely on tracking a user's activity. Murena mentions that it operates in the "*no tracking*" mode by default to ensure maximum privacy. Next up is the **speech-to-text messaging support** that allows [Murena Workspace](https://murena.com/cloud-subscriptions/?ref=itsfoss.com) subscribers to dictate messages when their hands are occupied. Now, when a user is walking, driving, or multitasking, they can easily and securely compose messages using their voice. ![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2025/05/e-os-3-0-speech-to-text-messaging.jpg) ![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2025/05/e-os-3-0-parental-controls.jpg) **Speech-to-text messaging and parental controls.* Finding lost devices is easier, too, as there is now support for **Find My Device via SMS**, letting users locate their smartphones without an internet connection. It relies on [SMS](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SMS?ref=itsfoss.com) technology to provide geolocation for devices. For those with kids in the house, /e/OS 3.0 introduces **refined parental controls** that give guardians more control over app installations and screen time. Plus, apps rated as "PG" will now require a security code to install, giving guardians an extra layer of control over what their children can access. The security code can also be enabled for other applications on a device. ![an illustration that shows a tablet with a screenshot of /e/os 3.0's tablet mode in it](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2025/05/e-os-3-0-tablet-mode.jpg) **The Tablet Mode looks nice.* Users with larger screens will appreciate **the new Tablet Mode** with this release. It adjusts the interface to fit bigger displays better, making navigation easier. As a result, the user interface should now feel more intuitive to use on a tablet, and multitasking should be better than before. ![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2025/05/e-os-3-0-weekly-reports.jpg) ![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2025/05/e-os-3-0-murena-vault-1.jpg) **/e/OS 3.0's new weekly privacy reports and Murena Vault.* Similarly, /e/OS's [Advanced Privacy](https://doc.e.foundation/support-topics/advanced%5Fprivacy?ref=itsfoss.com) feature has got some buffs, where it now shows **detailed weekly reports on app tracking** and an overall Privacy Score to help users better understand how their data is handled. There’s also **a new option to customize app geolocation access**, letting users decide which apps see the device’s true location and which are shown a fake one. And finally, we have **Murena Vault**, a new experimental cloud storage solution powered by [CryptPad](https://cryptpad.fr/?ref=itsfoss.com). It offers niceties like end-to-end encryption, real-time collaboration, and secure file sharing. Commenting on the release, [Gaël Duval](https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaelduvalprofile/?ref=itsfoss.com), founder of /e/OS and CEO at Murena, added that: > We believe that technology should serve people, not the other way around. > With this new version of /e/OS, we are raising the bar even higher in our > powerful proposition for a healthier, more ethical, and user-first digital life. ## Wrapping Up The official [documentation](https://doc.e.foundation/?ref=itsfoss.com) and the [installer](https://e.foundation/installer/?ref=itsfoss.com) are useful starting points if you are looking to download this release for your smartphone. Be sure to check the [compatibility list](https://doc.e.foundation/devices?ref=itsfoss.com) to see if your device is supported. For the source code, you should visit e Foundation's [GitLab](https://gitlab.e.foundation/e?ref=itsfoss.com) instance. [/e/OS 3.0](https://e.foundation/installer/?ref=itsfoss.com) **Suggested Read** 📖 [5 De-Googled Android-based Operating SystemsConcerned about your privacy or want to give another life to your smartphone? You could consider these Android distributions and custom ROMs.![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/icon/android-chrome-192x192-114.png)It's FOSSPratham Patel![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/thumbnail/de-googled-android-based-os.png)](https://itsfoss.com/android-distributions-roms/)