Fairphone 4 Receives Android 13 Update
Fairphone has announced that its modular smartphone, Fairphone 4, is now eligible for the long-awaited Android 13 update. This update comes two years after the device’s initial launch with Android 11 and subsequent update to Android 12. Fairphone has stated that the Android 13 update will be rolled out in stages, so users who have not received it yet should be patient.
Here are the key features and improvements included in the Android 13 update for Fairphone 4:
- Your Fairphone. Your style: Customize your phone to match your personal style. With themed app icons, you can set apps and more to match your phone’s wallpaper tint and colors. Choose your style in Settings → Wallpaper → Wallpaper & style.
- New media controls: Your music will now be showcased with full album artwork and a dancing playback bar.
- Language preferences per app: Assign different language settings to individual apps, allowing for seamless transitions between languages on your device.
- Resolved issues:
- Display Brightness: The brightness would sometimes suddenly drop to a very low level.
- Home Screen: The search bar would sometimes disappear.
- Privacy and security: You have more control over what information apps can and can’t access – including specific photos, videos, and clipboard history.
Fairphone 4 is guaranteed support until the end of 2026, with the possibility of an additional year of support. This means Fairphone 4 will receive two more OS updates: Android 14 and Android 15.
