Fairphone 3 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Fairphone 3 reached end of life on 30 Sept 2026. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Fairphone release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 30 Sept 2019 | 7y ago |
| Active Major Updates ended | 30 Sept 2024 | security fixes only after this |
| Security Updates ended | 30 Sept 2026 | this month |
| Latest release | — | final |
Where to go from 3
Recommended target: Fairphone 6+ (supported until 25 Jun 2033).
The newest actively supported branch is Fairphone 6+ (latest release ).
Frequently asked questions
Is Fairphone 3 still safe to use?
Fairphone 3 reached end of life on 30 Sept 2026, 5 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Fairphone 3?
Yes — the final release (3) 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 3 to?
Upgrade to Fairphone 6+, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 25 Jun 2033).