Inside There are notable support challenges in an iOS-free world between different manufacturers. The most concrete example is Android among an incredible range of devices. For several years, they promised to be constantly at the forefront of security and to be constantly between updates to offer new functions, improvements. A manufacturer that isn’t so “fashionable” has accomplished something that no other popular has accomplished, Fairphone has supported one model for 7 years.

Fairphone 2 reaches 7 years of support

To take the example of Samsung, it announced up to 4 years of OS support and 5 years devoted to security patches, including mid-range mobiles. Different manufacturers have already committed to providing an acceptable support period. Before the obvious example that has characterized Apple for years. Most Android manufacturers reach 3 years, which is slightly shorter considering Apple bids twice as much.

In the case of FairphoneIt is a prominent company. ethical manufacturing and production of smartphones and ecological. One of these features is to fully offer the greatest possible support for a device, to end the daily and express launches that some brands (e.g. Xiaomi) conduct throughout the year.

An adequately sized Android phone, the Fairphone 2

Fairphone Model 2 was originally released with Android 5 Lollipopreceived security patches and fluid updates. It has reached Android 10 and the device will officially remain valid until May 2023. “The end of Fairphone’s life is bittersweet,” said Agnes Crepet, head of software. For financial and industrial reasons it was not possible to give him an indefinite life. They are proud to be a responsible company and have given this device 7 years of life. Android is currently at version 13.

Fairphone’s latest model has been painted for a long time

The company’s Model 4 was launched in 2021 and continues without any restrictions. While we know the competition is getting more and more aggressive, we have no doubt that it can reach a similar milestone as its predecessor.. Android manufacturers try to include the best features to please and compete in the market. Although little is known about Android, it is clear that supporting their device is important.

In my purely personal case, I’m using a Xiaomi device from late 2019 and it has Android 11, I’ve updated it 2 times and the manufacturer hasn’t released a security patch for several months. The MIUI customization layer is in its latest stable version, but will no longer be compatible with the next version (14).

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i can confirm this Android and its manufacturers have gone a step further but what are they several brandsLike Fairphone, Samsung or just like Google Pixel really depends on supporting your devices. Xiaomi has many product lines and models that do not cover the same support period.

If you own a Fairphone 2, you can continue using it as it may be vulnerable in May 2023. The company a reuse and recycling program where you can get a 50 Euro voucher. for use in your online store. You have until 31 March 2023 to register.