Five-year-old Fairphone 2 getting updated to almost three-year-old Android 9... But the OS is officially supported by Google still for patches
I had mixed emotions when I first read this, like how can you take so long to update a phone? But then I did realise that most Android manufacturers supports a phone only 2 or 3 years for security patches and updates (Apple of course sets the example here for 7+ years).
So yes actually it is something to boast about, being able to use an Android phone for 5+ years and still be assured of security patches and updates from Google. It makes the investment more worthwhile.
Now if only batteries lasted longer or could be replaced!!!
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Getting Google’s certification meant passing 477,000 tests.
source https://gadgeteer.co.za/five-year-old-fairphone-2-getting-updated-almost-three-year-old-android-9-os-officially-supported
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