FP3(+). Fairphone OS release notes
Fairphone OS releases for Fairphone 3(+) (FP3(+)), available for the open market.
Here you will also find the updated list of new features, bug fixes, and security patches of each release. The date and availability of system updates may vary by network carriers or country.
To take advantage of the latest improvements and security fixes, make sure to always Update your FP3(+) to the latest software.
Fairphone 3(+)
Fairphone OS version 0017.3 (Android 11) - October 18, 2022
New features
- Fixed an issue that was causing, when upgrading from Android 9 directly to Android 11, some Bluetooth remote controls to not work properly anymore.
- Fixed an issue that was causing the phone not to be able to correctly communicate with certain glucose monitoring devices via NFC.
- The "Sound Recorder" app, which was erroneously removed from the previous software, has been restored.
- The automatic ambient brightness behaviour has been now properly integrated with Google's Device Health service app.
- The network compatibility for various carriers has been enhanced.
Fairphone OS version 0016.6 (Android 11) - August 29, 2022
New features
- Fixed an issue that was causing, on certain networks, mobile data to be unavailable at first boot after factory reset.
- Fixed an issue that was causing the VPN IKEv2 protocol, natively supported by Android 11, to be unavailable.
- The network compatibility for several carriers has been enhanced.
Fairphone OS version 0013.4 (Android 11) - July 27, 2022
New features
- The automatic brightness adjustment feature has been changed, to allow lower brightness values, following the feedback provided by our community.
- Fixed an issue that was preventing users from selecting the external storage as default storage for pictures and videos within the stock camera app.
- Fixed an issue that was causing, under certain conditions, the Wi-Fi Calling icon to appear multiple times in the status bar.
- Fixed a cosmetic issue that was leaving, when the carrier name was hidden in Settings, an empty space on the left side of the status bar.
- Fixed a minor issue on the stock camera app that was causing, under certain conditions, to show a misleading warning of "Full SD card" while the actual storage was the internal storage.
- The network compatibility for several carriers has been enhanced.
Fairphone OS version 8901.4.A.0010/0011 (Android 11) - May 10, 2022
New features
- April 2022 security patch level from the Android Security Bulletin - April 2022.
- OS upgrade to Android™ 11.
The staged roll out starts today. When available, you’ll receive a push notification to automatically update.
Two different software versions will cover different audiences, although there is no difference in terms of features or quality of the software.
Fairphone OS version 8901.3.A.0136 (Android 10) - March 22, 2022
New features
- March 2022 security patch level from the Android Security Bulletin - March 2022.
Fairphone OS version 8901.3.A.0135.20211222 (Android 10) - February 4, 2022
New features
- January 2022 security patch level from the Android Security Bulletin - January 2022.
- Update of MyFairphone app from v1.3.0 to v2.1.1.
Fairphone OS version 8901.3.A.0134.202116 (Android 10) - November 26, 2021
New features
- Addressed CVE-2021-1048 security vulnerability.
- The network compatibility for several carriers has been enhanced.
Fairphone OS version 8901.3.A.0132.2021027 (Android 10) - November 16, 2021
New features
- Fixed an issue that was causing, under certain conditions, the incoming caller ID to appear as “unknown”.
- Fixed an issue that was causing, under certain conditions, the brightness level to go to zero when set to Automatic.
- The network compatibility for several carriers has been enhanced.
- November 2021 security patch level from the Android Security Bulletin - November 2021.
Fairphone OS version 8901.3.A.0129.20210805 (Android 10) - August 27, 2021
New features
- August 2021 security patch level from the Android Security Bulletin - August 2021.
Fairphone OS version 8901.3.A.0107.20210513 (Android 10) - May 28, 2021
New features
- June 2021 security patch level from the Android Security Bulletin - June 2021.
Fairphone OS version 8901.3.A.0101.20210420 (Android 10) - April 28, 2021
New features
- Fixed a sensitivity issue with the microphone/speaker.
- Fixed the yellow/blue tint issue while taking pictures.
- Fixed other minor issues.
- March 2021 security patch level from the Android Security Bulletin - March 2021.
Fairphone OS version 8901.3.A.0084.20200204 (Android 10) - March 3, 2021
New features
- Fixed a bug that was causing the microphone/speaker to stop working under certain conditions.
- February 2021 security patch level from the Android Security Bulletin - February 2021.
Fairphone OS version 8901.3.A.0077.20201221 (Android 10) - January 11, 2021
New features
- Usage stability improvements
- December 2020 security patch level from the Android Security Bulletin - December 2020.
Fairphone OS version 8901.3.A.0066.20201119 (Android 10) - December 8, 2020
New features
- November 2020 security patch level from the Android Security Bulletin - November 2020.
Fairphone OS version 8901.3.A.0054.20200929 (Android 10) - October 19, 2020
New features
- October 2020 security patch level from the Android Security Bulletin - October 2020.
Fairphone OS version 8901.3.A.0045.20200905 (Android 10) - September 15, 2020
New features
- August 2020 security patch level from the Android Security Bulletin - August 2020.
Fairphone OS version 8901.3.A.0033.20200815 (Android 10) - September 7, 2020
New features
- A10 Update.
- A10 driver for new Fairphone 3 Camera Module + (48MP).
- A10 driver for new Fairphone 3 Top Module + (16 MP).
- July 2020 security patch level from the Android Security Bulletin - July 2020.
The software version for FP3(+) (A10) launch.
Only Fairphone 3
This is the full list of previous Fairphone OS releases for the Fairphone 3, available for the open market. Each version has its own release notes. Here you can find the bug fixes and security patches of each release.
Fairphone OS version 8901.2.A.0134.20200703 (Android 9) - 30 July 2020
New features
- June 2020 security patch level from the Android Security Bulletin - June 2020.
Fairphone OS version 8901.2.A.0120.20200421 (Android 9) - 11 May 2020
New features
- April 2020 security patch level from the Android Security Bulletin - April 2020.
Fairphone OS version 8901.2.A.0118.20200406 (Android 9) - 24 April 2020
New features
- Notification LED is now available.
- Minor fixes for various carriers configurations.
- April 2020 security patch level from the Android Security Bulletin - April 2020.
Fairphone OS version 8901.2.A.0111.20200131 (Android 9) - 19 March 2020
New features
- Fix for Google Pay issue.
- Removal of Search Engine non-dismissable notification.
- Stability fix when using dual SIM.
- Separation of Pro/Auto mode settings in camera app.
- February 2020 security patch level from the Android Security Bulletin - February 2020.
Fairphone OS version 8901.2.A.0110.20200109 (Android 9) - 29 January 2020
New features
- Wi-Fi compatibility improved.
- Fixes for several camera issues.
- A new format for RAW captures (DNG).
- January 2020 security patch level from the Android Security Bulletin - January 2020.
Fairphone OS version 8901.2.A.0105.20191217 (Android 9) - 28 December 2019
New features
- HDR improvements.
- December 2019 security patch level from the Android Security Bulletin - December 2019.
Fairphone OS version 8901.2.A.0101.20191115 (Android 9) - 15 November 2019
New features
- GMS package updated Oct'19.
- October 2019 security patch level from the Android Security Bulletin - October 2019.
Fairphone OS version 8901.2.A.0096.20191002 (Android 9) - 22 October 2019
New features
- Camera user experience improvement - time-lapse and slow-motion improvements.
- Google Services package update Sep'19.
- September 2019 security patch level from the Android Security Bulletin - September 2019.
Fairphone OS version 8901.2.A.0081-20190816 (Android 9) - 27 August 2019
SW version Fairphone 3 launch.