Software Update: FP6.QREL.16.111.0.20260831102426 📲

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Dear Community,

Tonight, September 28, 2026 we will start rolling out a new software update for the Fairphone Gen. 6 & 6+.

This will be a staged rollout, so you may not receive it right away.

Software Version Information:

  • Model: The Fairphone (Gen. 6(+)) / FP6(+)
  • OS Version: Android 16
  • Software Version: FP6.QREL.16.111.0.20260831102426
  • Build ID: FP6.QREL.16.111
  • Security Patch Level: 5th of September, 2026
  • Update Size (from previous MR): 185.94 MB (185942964 bytes)

:hammer_and_wrench: Resolved issues: :hammer_and_wrench:

  • Fixed an issue where applications would fail to load (or load slowly) on Wi-Fi networks
  • Fixed an issue where images shot with constant flash in 10x zoom were not saved
  • Fixed an issue where camera preview stuttered when zooming quickly in low light conditions
  • Fixed an issue where photos fail to save when using AI animal scene detection
  • Fixed an issue where fingerprint sensor did not wake screen when screen is off but not yet locked
  • Fixed an issue where fingerprint sensor fails to wake device when “Extend Unlock” is active
  • Fixed an issue where the pocket mode overlay failed to block touch interaction to lock screen contents

:sparkles: Other Improvements: :sparkles:

  • Security patch level: 5th of September, 2026
  • MyFairphone App Update
  • General UI improvements

Thanks to all the beta testers! If you want to become a Fairphone beta tester you can apply here.

Your Fairphone Team

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  • Update went well :white_check_mark:
  • Update available but failed to download or install :cross_mark:
  • Update installed and now I am having problems :sos_button:
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This is the one everyone was waiting for! :tada:

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I know this one is the one people are most excited for, though I can’t say I ever ran into this issue. Good luck to everyone though!!! Hope this drama ends for those affected with this update :crossed_fingers:

However pretty stocked about this one! Hope I am reading this right and it means that when I am taking a walk and listening to music, an audiobook or podcast my phone doesn’t dial an Emergency Call to a random number with every every step I take even though I put it into my pocket completely locked. That would be nice!!

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( The AI doesnt know, how a Fairphone 6 looks :smiley: , sorry )

Dear @Fairphone_CM and Team,
i hope this update fixes that really awkward issue, and I’m so happy to read that the update is now being rolled out for it.

Many thanks for your work!

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By the way, there is also a Fairphone Moments update available now – both in the Play Store and at F-Droid.

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I don’t want to be TOO confident in this being permanent but the update completed about 30 minutes ago and with Adaptive Brightness on the screen doesn’t go back to the absolute lowest possible setting within 3 minutes.

Could it be…? :smiling_face_with_three_hearts:

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Interesting. The version on my phone after the update completed is 0.1.15
I got 0.1.14 with the last update.

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The Play Store offered the Fairphone Moments update to me after today’s FP6 system update had completed. The app is now on 0.1.15, too (I did not check its version number in between OS and Play Store updates).

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Minor: the link provided by the updater links to FF4: https://support.fairphone.com/hc/en-us/articles/4405858220945-Fairphone-4-Release-Notes.

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In absolute darkness? Because I believe the issue of the the auto-brightness level reverting back to the lowest was only in complete darkness.

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I didn’t see the update but I managed to manually install the update.
It went smoothly.

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I can’t find a Fairphone moments App in Google Play store.:thinking:

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I am not very experienced with using the Play Store, but do apps show in it when they already came pre-installed with the device? :thinking:

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Update available on Vimla! Sweden. Went super smooth.
Only thing 5G got in again, but nothing important.
Thanks for the good work!!

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No you only would see it under updates when there is an update

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A huge and important update. Thanks

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The Fairphone is now Unchained :smiley:

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I have no issiuse anymore :folded_hands:

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It seems to me that the bug where the display brightness setting isn’t saved is still there.

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It really depends on what sort of update it is. Any preinstalled app that would be generally downloadable for anyone (think Maps, Gmail, or depending on bloatware stuff like Facebook or Netflix will ALWAYS show. Fairphone Moments- for me - doesn’t show when looking for it directly in the Play Store, but when going into Settings > Apps > Fairphone Moments > App Details it will take me to the Google Store link for it and would allow me to Unistall it (or rather its updates) and reinstall it. This “separation” does make sense since nobody without a Fairphone 6/6+ would have any need for the Moments app.