The Fairphone 4 users will be a little astonished. With the skipping of Android 14 and a direct granting of the Android 15 update, it was announced by the company itself. Such a move is a part of the long-term software support scheme for the phone.
The Fairphone 4, launched in 2021, came with Android 11. Updates to Android 12 and Android 13 have been distributed so far. Fairphone has always lent its shoulder to eco-friendly and socially sustainable technologies. Thus, they want their phones and safety and updates for a long time.
When will Android 15 be available?
Android 15 is expected to be officially launched by Google by early 2025. The company's team has already initiated working to try to deliver the update on time.
Why will the Fairphone 4 not receive Android 14?
According to the company, some of the chipset customizations and tools that are necessary for Android 14 are not completely compatible with this particular handset; hence, it has decided to provide a more stable and advanced release directly on Android 15.
What more will the users get in Android 15?
It will bring better security, smarter battery management, and some redesigns of the interface. The device is equipped with pretty strong hardware anyway, and it ought to run fine on Android 15.
The company says it wants to provide a "longer-lasting and more future-proof experience." They are promising an expansion of the support team, along with outside help to speed things up and "improving our internal processes."
The last thing
Though Android 14 will not make it to this device, its receipt of the Android 15 update is confirmed, so as to seal the company's sustainable and long-term support policy. The Users of this handset or those contemplating buying one can rest assured that this phone will remain secure and get updated for the next couple of years.
