Fairphone 3 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
Fairphone 3 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 30 Sept 2026.
52 days of security support left
98% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 30 Sept 2019 → 30 Sept 2026.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Fairphone release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 30 Sept 2019 | — |
| End of life (scheduled) | 30 Sept 2026 | in 52 days |
| Active support ended | 30 Sept 2024 | security fixes only after this |
| Latest release | — | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Moving to Fairphone 6 extends security support by about 2,460 days.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairphone 6 | 25 Jun 2033 | 2,512 | +2,460 days |
| Fairphone 5 | 14 Sept 2031 | 1,862 | +1,810 days |
| Fairphone 4 | 1 Sept 2028 | 754 | +702 days |
| Fairphone 3+ | 30 Sept 2026 | 52 | 0 days |
| Fairphone 3 | 30 Sept 2026 | 52 | this branch |
Frequently asked questions
When does Fairphone 3 reach end of life?
Fairphone 3 reaches end of life on 30 Sept 2026 — 52 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Fairphone 3 still supported?
Yes. Fairphone 3 is currently maintained. Latest release: —.
What happens when Fairphone 3 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 30 Sept 2026 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from Fairphone 3?
52 days. Moving to Fairphone 6 instead buys roughly 2,460 more days of security support.