Fairphone (Gen. 6) with /e/OS
The Fairphone (Gen. 6) is a repairable Dutch phone launched in June 2025. Murena sells it with /e/OS, its degoogled version of Android, already installed and the bootloader locked, so it is ready to use out of the box. In the US it costs $649.99 from Murena; in Europe it is €649 with /e/OS from Fairphone.
For a privacy buyer the draw is longevity and choice. Fairphone promises software support until 2033, and you can replace the battery, screen and ten other parts yourself. If /e/OS isn’t for you, CalyxOS, iodéOS and LineageOS all list it officially. Hardware is mid-range: a 6.31-inch 120 Hz LTPO OLED, Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, 8 GB of RAM, 256 GB of storage with a microSD slot and a 50 MP main camera with stabilisation.
The trade-offs are a modest IP55 rating, no headphone jack and limited US carrier support: Murena recommends T-Mobile and its MVNOs and says the phone isn’t compatible with Verizon. There is also a newer Gen. 6+ with 12 GB of RAM and a faster chip for $50 more.
Fairphone (Gen. 6) with /e/OS tech specs
| Released | June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Display | 6.31-inch LTPO AMOLED, 2484 × 1116, 10–120 Hz, Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (the Gen. 6+ uses the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4) |
| RAM | 8 GB LPDDR5 (Gen. 6+: 12 GB) |
| Storage | 256 GB (UFS 3.1) |
| microSD | Yes, up to 2 TB |
| Rear cameras | 50 MP Sony LYTIA 700C main with OIS + 13 MP ultra-wide |
| Front camera | 32 MP |
| Battery | 4,415 mAh, user-replaceable |
| Charging | 27 W wired (USB Power Delivery and Quick Charge) |
| Water/dust rating | IP55 |
| Weight | 193 g |
| Size | 156.57 × 73.28 × 9.6 mm |
| Headphone jack | No |
| SIM/eSIM | 1 nano-SIM + 1 eSIM |
| Repairability | 12 user-replaceable spare parts; 5-year warranty with registration |
| Price with /e/OS | US$649.99 at Murena US; €649 at Fairphone EU (Murena EU on sale at €639.99) |
| Codename | FP6 (used on OS download pages) |
Strengths and drawbacks
Private operating systems for the Fairphone (Gen. 6) with /e/OS
4 private systems officially support this exact model (codename FP6). The table compares them on the things that matter day to day; the install guides below walk through each one.
| System | Support | Privacy | Effort | Apps and Google |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| /e/OS/e/OS (Android 16 base) | Preinstalled | 7.5/10 | None · arrives installed | microG built in + App Lounge |
| CalyxOSCalyxOS 8.0.4.22 (October 6, 2026) | Official | 8.5/10 | Moderate · official flasher | microG, optional |
| iodéOSiodéOS 7 (LineageOS 23, Android 16) | Official | 7.5/10 | Easy · official installer app | microG + built-in tracker blocker |
| LineageOSLineageOS 23.2 (Android 16) | Official | 7/10 | Advanced · fastboot and recovery | No Google unless you add it |
- /e/OS: Ships from Murena with /e/OS and a locked bootloader; Murena promises at least 8 years of software support with updates at least every two months.
- CalyxOS: CalyxOS estimates security updates until June 2033 and relocks the bootloader after install.
- iodéOS: iodé lists both the FP6 and FP6+ with installer support, a lockable bootloader, VoLTE/VoWiFi and 5G.
- LineageOS: The LineageOS wiki lists model FP6 only; it does not mention the Gen. 6+.
Not available for this model
- GrapheneOS: Fairphone's own support page says GrapheneOS does not support Fairphones.
- Ubuntu Touch: Not on the Ubuntu Touch device list as of October 2026 (the Fairphone 5 is).
- Nura (postmarketOS): Only in postmarketOS's 'testing' package category, not a supported device.
- Sailfish OS: Sailfish OS does not list any Fairphone.
Privacy scores and effort levels are explained in how we score each system; the feature-by-feature OS table goes deeper.
Do you need to flash anything?
Fairphone keeps the bootloader unlockable, and on current software you no longer need an unlock code. Buying it from Murena means /e/OS is already installed, so you only need this to switch OS.
- Update to the latest system software, then tap Settings > About phone > Build number seven times.
- In Settings > System > Developer options, turn on USB debugging and OEM unlocking, and wait for the online verification.
- Connect to a computer with Android platform tools and run: adb reboot bootloader.
- Run fastboot flashing unlock and confirm on the phone (this wipes the phone).
- Boot to fastboot again and run fastboot flashing unlock_critical, then confirm (this wipes it again).
- Install your chosen OS, then relock with fastboot flashing lock_critical followed by fastboot flashing lock if that OS supports relocking.
- Fairphone's code generator page says codes are no longer needed; they're only for phones on old software versions.
- OEM unlocking needs an internet connection to verify.
- Relocking with an OS that has an older security patch than the previous one can brick the phone; Fairphone notes /e/OS uses the 5th of the patch month as its rollback date.
- Installing another OS doesn't void the hardware warranty, but Fairphone may ask you to reinstall stock Android for a repair, and fixes for failed installs are paid.
- In the US, Murena handles all hardware and software support for phones it sells.
How to install a private OS on the Fairphone (Gen. 6) with /e/OS
Short versions of each project's official guide. Always keep the official page open while you work: it has the exact files for your model and changes faster than any summary.
Setting up /e/OSPreinstalled
What you need: For a phone you already own: a Windows, macOS or Linux computer and a USB cable. The Easy Installer covers many models; others use a command-line guide on the device's page. Installing erases the phone.
Apps: microG built in, plus the App Lounge store that shows each app's trackers.
- Look up your exact model on the /e/OS device list and check whether it supports the Easy Installer.
- Download the Easy Installer (or the build and guide from the device page) on your computer.
- Turn on Developer options, USB debugging and OEM unlocking on the phone, and connect it.
- Follow the installer's screens: it unlocks, flashes /e/OS and, where possible, relocks the bootloader.
- Set up the phone. A Murena account is optional; you can skip it.
Installing CalyxOSModerate · official flasher
What you need: A Windows, macOS or Linux computer, a USB-C cable, and the CalyxOS device flasher plus the factory image for your exact model. Installing erases the phone.
Apps: microG, optional: a free re-implementation of Google services for push and maps. Bootloader: Yes on supported devices; the flasher locks it at the end.
- Download the device flasher for your computer and the factory image for your model from calyxos.org.
- On the phone, turn on Developer options and OEM unlocking (some brands need an unlock code first, see the bootloader section above).
- Restart into the bootloader (fastboot) mode and connect the phone.
- Run the flasher and follow its prompts. It unlocks the bootloader, flashes CalyxOS and locks the bootloader again.
- During setup, choose whether to turn on microG. You can change your mind later.
Installing iodéOSEasy · official installer app
What you need: A Windows, macOS or Linux computer, a USB cable and the iodé installer app. Installing erases the phone.
Apps: microG, plus a built-in tracker and ad blocker you can tune per app. Bootloader: On some devices; check iodé's device list.
- Check that your exact model is on iodé's supported device list.
- Download the iodé installer for your computer.
- Turn on Developer options, USB debugging and OEM unlocking on the phone, then connect it.
- Follow the installer step by step; it downloads the right build and flashes it.
- Set up the phone and look at the blocker settings in the iodé app.
Installing LineageOSAdvanced · fastboot and recovery
What you need: A computer with Android platform-tools (adb and fastboot) installed, a USB cable, and an evening. Follow the install page for your exact codename. Installing erases the phone.
Apps: No Google services by default; you add microG or Google apps yourself if you want them. Bootloader: Usually no: the bootloader stays unlocked on most devices.
- Find your phone's page on the LineageOS wiki by its codename and read the whole install guide once before you start.
- Make sure the stock firmware is the version the guide asks for, then unlock the bootloader the brand's official way.
- Flash the partitions the guide lists (such as boot, dtbo or vendor_boot) and boot into Lineage Recovery.
- In recovery, choose Factory reset → Format data, then Apply update → Apply from ADB, and run adb sideload with the LineageOS zip.
- Reboot. Add F-Droid for apps; skip the optional Google apps package if you want to stay degoogled.
Who the Fairphone (Gen. 6) with /e/OS is for
People who want a phone they can repair themselves and a degoogled OS that works on day one. It suits US buyers on T-Mobile or a T-Mobile MVNO and European buyers who want long support.
Fairphone (Gen. 6) with /e/OS questions, answered
Do I need an unlock code to change the OS on the Fairphone (Gen. 6)?
Not on current software. Fairphone says you just enable OEM unlocking in Developer options and wait for the online check; codes are only for phones on old software versions.
Will the Murena Fairphone (Gen. 6) work on Verizon or AT&T?
Murena recommends T-Mobile and its MVNOs such as Mint Mobile, Metro and Tello, and says the phone isn't compatible with Verizon. AT&T isn't on its list.
What's the difference between the Gen. 6 and Gen. 6+?
The Gen. 6+ has a Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 and 12 GB of RAM instead of the 7s Gen 3 and 8 GB; the body and parts are the same. Murena sells it with /e/OS for US$699.99.
Sources
- Fairphone support: Gen. 6 / Gen. 6+ technical specifications
- Fairphone support: software and security update timelines
- Fairphone support: Gen. 6+ launch and differences
- Fairphone support: unlock or lock your bootloader
- Fairphone: bootloader unlock page (codes no longer needed)
- Fairphone support: alternative operating systems
- Fairphone support: alternative OS and warranty
- Murena US: Fairphone (Gen. 6) with /e/OS
- Murena US: Fairphone (Gen. 6+) with /e/OS
- /e/OS device page: FP6
- CalyxOS install: The Fairphone (Gen. 6)
- CalyxOS device support dates
- LineageOS wiki: FP6
- iodéOS officially supported devices
Every fact on this page comes from the maker or the OS project's own pages, checked October 14, 2026. We don't claim hands-on testing. Found something out of date? Report a correction.
