Fairphone 5 Release Notes

Find the release notes for current and previous software versions.

 


Current software version

FP5.UT2P.B.122

Release date: 12 May 2025
Android version: 14
Security patch level: May 2024

Changes:

  • Fixed an issue that was causing Hearing Aids to not connect properly.
  • Gemini will be the default assistant on your Fairphone. Instructions are provided how to use it on first boot setup.
  • Implementation of Real Time Text (RTT).

 


Previous software versions

FP5.UT2M.B.113

Release date: 7 April 2025
Android version: 14
Security patch level: March 2024

Changes:

  • Security patch level.

 

FP5.UT2L.B.107

Release date: 10 March 2025
Android version: 14
Security patch level: February 2024

Changes:

  • Fixed an issue that was causing the finger print and face unlock to not work under certain circumstances.
  • Fixed an issue that was causing incorrect apps to open when using the search function.

 

FP5.UT2K.B.098

Release date: 27 January 2025
Android version: 14
Security patch level: January 2024

Changes:

  • Fixed an issue that was causing the display to glow when the screen was black.
  • The Remote Lock feature has now been enabled.
  • Minor UI updates.

 

FP5.UT2H.B.088

Release date: 16 December 2024
Android version: 14
Security patch level: November 2024

Changes:

  • Security patch level.

 

FP5.UT2E.B.078

Release date: 25 November 2024
Android version: 14
Security patch level: October 2024

Changes:
  • Implementation for French Parental Control
  • Fixed an issue causing failures connecting to the B2B Zero Touch Portal
  • Fixed an issue that was causing the Automatic network selection not to work correctly under certain circumstances.
  • Fixed an issue that was causing some user interface components to not scale properly when the text size was changed.
  • Fixed an issue that was causing the apps icons to be partially cut off when searching in the app drawer.

 

FP5.UT2B.B.072

Release date: 14 October 2024
Android version: 14
Security patch level: September 2024

Changes:
  • Fixed an issue that was causing the 'Show Device Controls' on the lockscreen to reappear after a reboot even if disabled.
  • Fixed an issue that was causing the boot animation to slow down under certain circumstances.
  • Fixed an issue that was causing the accessibility menu to sometimes disappear.
  • Fixed an issue that was causing the external speakers' stereo channels not to properly adapt to the device orientation.
  • Minor UI changes and translation improvements.

 

FP5.UT27.B.059

Release date: 27 August 2024
Android version: 14
Security patch level: August 2024

Changes:

  • Camera improvements.

 

FP5.UT20.B.041

Release date: 15 July 2024
Android version: 14
Security patch level: July 2024

Changes:

 

FP5.TT4H.A.162

Release date: 24 June 2024
Android version: 13
Security patch level: June 2024

Changes:

  • Security patch level.

 

FP5.TT4D.A.157

Release date: 13 May 2024
Android version: 13
Security patch level: April 2024

Changes:

  • An issue that was causing issues with connecting to certain PEAP protected Wi-Fi networks has been solved.
  • The adaptive brightness response of the display in low-light conditions has been improved.

 

FP5.TT4C.A.154

Release date: 15 April 2024
Android version: 13
Security patch level: March 2024

Changes:

  • An issue that was causing the microphone not to be accessible to third-party apps has been solved.
  • An issue that was causing the icon of the Calendar app not to update correctly and show the current date has been solved.
  • An issue that was causing the Settings to become unresponsive upon exiting from Guest mode has been solved.

 

FP5.TT46.A.144

Release date: 11 March 2024
Android version: 13
Security patch level: February 2024

Changes:

  • Security patch level.

 

FP5.TT45.A.141

Release date: 5 February 2024
Android version: 13
Security patch level: January 2024

Changes:

  • An issue that was causing the phone to reboot when 5G was enabled on certain networks has been resolved.
  • An issue that was causing the face recognition not to be correctly disabled when Lockdown Mode was selected has been resolved.
  • A color picker for wallpapers on the home-screen has been introduced.
  • A Pocket Mode, to protect you from accidental touches when the phone is in your pocket, has been introduced. You can find it in Settings → Display → Pocket Mode.
  • Some typos and/or unclear wordings have been fixed or improved.

 

FP5.TT40.A.131

Release date: 29 December 2023
Android version: 13
Security patch level: December 2023

Changes:

  • Security patch level.

 

FP5.TT3Y.A.127

Release date: 11 December 2023
Android version: 13
Security patch level: November 2023

Changes:

  • An issue that was causing media content to be played in low resolution for certain media streaming services has been fixed.
  • An issue that was causing the double-tap-to-wake function to reset its setting after a reboot has been solved.
  • Some issues with the home screen functions have been solved.
  • An issue causing an SMS not to be sent when using quick-answer has now been fixed.
  • An issue that was causing the preview of the just-taken picture in the Camera app not to appear correctly when an SD card was set as primary storage has now been solved.
  • An issue that was causing the double-tap-to-wake function not to work correctly when Always On Display was enabled has now been fixed.
  • The auto-focus for Portrait mode in certain conditions has been improved.
  • It is now possible to control the behavior of the fingerprint-unlocking feature in Settings → Security.

 

FP5.TT3P.A.112

Release date: 6 November 2023
Android version: 13
Security patch level: October 2023

Changes:

  • DC Dimming has been added as an option to the Display settings. When enabled, this feature helps alleviate eye fatigue or headache for those that can see a flickering effect on the display while the brightness level is low.

 

FP5.TT3L.A.106

Release date: 9 October 2023
Android version: 13
Security patch level: September 2023

Changes:

  • Charging modes: We've made the notification and settings clearer to read the difference between Fast and Eco charging modes.

 

FP5.TT3G.A.094

Release date: 11 September 2023
Android version: 13
Security patch level: August 2023

Changes:

  • Improved Camera performance.
  • The network compatibility for several carriers has been enhanced.

 


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