📲 /e/OS extends the life of Fairphone 3 for 2 more years Even as Android support ends for Fairphone 3 after 7 years, we will keep it running securely with /e/OS for two more years—no need to replace your device.

[tichon@mastodon.social]

@jill @e_mydata @gael @murena mine requested 2 new batteries, a bottom module and is slowing down (even though there is plenty of space available).

[murena@mastodon.social]

@tichon @jill @e_mydata @gael For how long have you been using it?

[kkarhan@c.im]

@e_mydata @gael @murena now we only need 3rd party batteries...

https://c.im/@kkarhan/116492167291229515

[kkarhan@c.im]

@pixelcode @petitmote @Natanox @e_mydata well, #Fairphone did mail out that they #EoL #Firmware #Updates in August 2026.

[tichon@mastodon.social]

@murena @jill @e_mydata @gael 6 years and 5 months. Without #blisslauncher

[murena@mastodon.social]

@hook @sorenladegaard @e_mydata @gael We haven't set a specific date yet, but providing support beyond two years could pose a significant challenge both technically and in terms of the workload.

[hook@toot.si]

@murena, understood and understandable.

But in any case it would be (cca.) in 2028 or which year? It's hard to keep track of all EOL and their extensions for a normal user/consumer

@sorenladegaard @e_mydata @gael

[natanox@chaos.social]

@kkarhan @pixelcode @petitmote @e_mydata The EU should force all hardware manufacturers to open-source their firmwares upon abandonment… not a criticism of Fairphone, but in this case I guess of Qualcomm.

[murena@mastodon.social]

@hook @sorenladegaard @e_mydata @gael Exactly, in 2028, but we'll surely share the information before it happens. Just stay tuned or subscribe to our newsletter to not miss any important announcements: https://newsletter.murena.io

[hook@toot.si]

@murena, thank you. This helps a lot.

Again, whatever the extension would be, it is very welcome and appreciated. It is merely a question about how to plan buying new hardware vs spare parts for FP3(+).

@sorenladegaard @e_mydata @gael

[kkarhan@c.im]

@Natanox @pixelcode @petitmote @e_mydata +9001%

If it was my decision, all #patents amd #copyrights would cease the moment #Software is abandoned, not maintained or not offered for #licensing and #suplort anymore.

[benjaminlj@virup.social]

@e_mydata thank you! Love my #fairphone3 and I'm greatfull that you keep it alive and de-Googled