Fairphone 4 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
Fairphone 4 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 1 Sept 2028.
697 days of security support left
72% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 30 Sept 2021 → 1 Sept 2028.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Fairphone release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 30 Sept 2021 | 5y ago |
| Security Updates ends | 1 Sept 2028 | in 1y 11mo |
| Latest release | — | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Moving to Fairphone 6+ extends security support by about 1,758 days.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairphone 6+ | 25 Jun 2033 | 2,455 | +1,758 days |
| Fairphone 6 | 25 Jun 2033 | 2,455 | +1,758 days |
| Fairphone 5 | 14 Sept 2031 | 1,805 | +1,108 days |
| Fairphone 4 | 1 Sept 2028 | 697 | this branch |
Frequently asked questions
When does Fairphone 4 reach end of life?
Fairphone 4 reaches end of life on 1 Sept 2028 — 697 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Fairphone 4 still supported?
Yes. Fairphone 4 is currently maintained. Latest release: —.
What happens when Fairphone 4 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 1 Sept 2028 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from Fairphone 4?
697 days. Moving to Fairphone 6+ instead buys roughly 1,758 more days of security support.