Release date: 21 July 2025 Android version: 15 Security patch level: June 2025
Changes:
The Fairphone 5 is getting an upgrade to Android 15! This update brings enhanced security and privacy features to protect you and your device, along with some other improvements.
🔒 Private Space
Create a separate private space with an additional layer of authentication to keep sensitive apps, like social, dating or banking apps, away from prying eyes.
🔑 Passkeys integration
Passkeys was first introduced by Google in Android 14 and is now available on Fairphone, including the recent updates as part of Android 15 which supports one-tap sign in.
🥷 Theft Protection
Theft Protection is a hub for proactive security features and tips that help keep your devices and data more secure by deterring theft and providing quick recovery in the event of a stolen device.
✨ Small Quality of Life Improvements:
New 4x5 grid option for home screen
Option to increase contrast
Disable sending device name wifi
Partial Screen Recording
Interactive control center Bluetooth panel
App Archiving
Set your default wallet app
You can now remove the search bar from your homescreen to get additional space to place icons
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