Fairphone 2 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Fairphone 2 reached end of life on 7 Mar 2023. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Fairphone release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 21 Dec 2015 | 10y 9mo ago |
| Security Updates ended | 7 Mar 2023 | 3y 7mo ago |
| Latest release | — | final |
Where to go from 2
Recommended target: Fairphone 6+ (supported until 25 Jun 2033).
The newest actively supported branch is Fairphone 6+ (latest release ).
Frequently asked questions
Is Fairphone 2 still safe to use?
Fairphone 2 reached end of life on 7 Mar 2023, 1,308 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Fairphone 2?
Yes — the final release (2) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Fairphone 2 to?
Upgrade to Fairphone 6+, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 25 Jun 2033).