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 | — |
| End of life | 7 Mar 2023 | 3.4 years 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, 1,251 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).