Merge branch '1085-fp6-installation-guide-latest' into 'master'

architecture: arm64

battery: {removable: True, capacity: 4415, tech: 'Li-Ion'}

bluetooth: {spec: 5.4 + LE aptX HD aptX Adaptive,  profiles: [A2DP]}

cameras:

- {flash: 'Dual-LED (dual-tone)', info: '50MP f/1.6 (Rear Wide)'}

- {flash: 'Dual-LED (dual-tone)', info: '13MP f/2.2 (Rear Ultra Wide)'}

- {info: '32MP f/2.0 (Front Wide)'}

codename: FP6

cpu: Octa-core (1x2.5 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A520)

cpu_cores: '8'

cpu_freq:

current_branch: A15

depth: 9.6 mm (0.38 in)

download_boot: devices.hold_volume_down_power

gpu: Qualcomm Adreno 710 (940 MHz)

height: 156.5 mm (6.16 in)

image: FP6.png

maintainers: []

name: The Fairphone (Gen. 6)

network:

- {tech: 2G, bands: '850/900/1800/1900 MHz' }

- {tech: 3G, bands: '1/2/5/8' }

- {tech: 4G, bands: '1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/17/20/25/26/28/32/38/40/41/42/48/66/71' }

- {tech: 5G, bands: 'n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n66/n71/n77/n78'}

- {tech: VoLTE + VoWiFi (depending on local network)}

available_in_murena_store: true

murena_store_url: https://murena.com/shop/smartphones/brand-new/murena-fairphone-6/

peripherals: [Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Fingerprint Scanner (Side Mounted, Right), Light sensor, Dual SIM (1 Physical + 1 e-SIM), GPS, GLONASS, Proximity sensor, USB Type C]

ram: 8 GB

recovery_boot: devices.recovery_boot_using_volume_keys

release: 2025

screen: 6.31 in

screen_ppi: 432

screen_res: 1116x2484

screen_tech: P-OLED LTPO

screen_refresh_rate: 

security_patch_date: 2025-06-05 

security_patch_date_dev: 2025-06-05 

sdcard: Upto 256 GB microSDXC (dedicated slot)

soc: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3

storage: 256 GB

type: phone

community_doc_url: https://community.e.foundation/t/fairphone-fp6-fp6-documentation-suggestions/71179

uses_twrp: false

vendor: Fairphone

vendor_short: fairphone

width: 73.3 mm (2.89 in)

wifi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e + tri-band + WiFi Direct

build_version_dev: A15

build_version_stable: A15

should_be_latest_version: false

oem_unlock_code_required: https://www.fairphone.com/en/bootloader-unlocking-code-for-fairphone

is_ab_device: true

is_lineageos_official: false

oem_unlock_file_name: oem_unlock_FP6

install_e: install_e_FP6

can_rollback: false

removable_battery: 1

sim_slots: 2

region: All

maturity: green

install:

- { mode: /e/OS Installer }

- { mode: Official install doc }

- { mode: Murena smartphones }

- { mode: Roll-back, url: "https://support.fairphone.com/hc/en-us/articles/18896094650513-Installing-Fairphone-OS-Manually" }

display_erecovery: false

install_e_file_name: install_e_FP6

ignore_troubleshooting_tips: true

requirements_file_name: requirements_FP6

verified_boot:

- {vendor: 'Any vendor', supported: 'yes'}

bootloader_relocking:

- {vendor: 'Any vendor', supported: 'yes'}

safetynet:  1

rootbeer_pass:  1

## Installing /e/OS

{% include alerts/tip.html content="For Windows users, we advise to use Git Bash. For more info about Downloads and Installation see [Official Documentation](https://git-scm.com/about)"%}

{% include alerts/danger.html content="FP6 comes with an anti-rollback feature. Please read the paragraph marked `Caution` in Requirements section of this guide, before you proceed to install /e/OS on FP6." %}

1. Unzip the archive

    ```

    unzip <fileyoudownloaded>

    ```

   > In the command above, replace `<fileyoudownloaded>` with path of the downloaded archive.

   > Alternatively, you can unzip the archive using a File Manager/File Explorer.

1. Confirm that extracted directory contains following content:

    - `bin-linux-x86` directory - which contains linux tools including fastboot and adb

    - `bin-msys` directory - which contains Windows tools including fastboot and adb

    - `.img` files - The `.img` files that are to be flashed onto the device.

    - `flash_FP6_factory.sh` - The installer script.

1. Boot into bootloader/fastboot mode.

    - Power OFF the device.

    - Hold `Power` + `Volume Down` button combo simultaneously.

1. Run the installer script on Terminal(Linux) or on Git Bash UI(Windows).

   {% include alerts/tip.html content="Executing the `chmod` command may require root or `sudo` privileges."%}

    - Make sure you are in the current directory which contains the `flash_FP6_factory.sh` file.

    - **Linux** 

       - Right click -> Open terminal here

       - Execute the following command:

        ```

        chmod +x flash_FP6_factory.sh && ./flash_FP6_factory.sh

        ``` 

    - **Windows**

       - Right click -> Git Bash here

       - Execute the following command:

        ```

        chmod +x flash_FP6_factory.sh && ./flash_FP6_factory.sh

        ```

    The script will flash all required files and will wait for input at the last step. Proceed to locking the bootloader.

## Locking the Bootloader

{% include alerts/warning.html content="The bootloader is lockable in official builds only. The procedure to lock the bootloader will not work on community builds."%}

{% include alerts/danger.html content="FP6 comes with an anti-rollback feature. Please read the paragraph marked `Caution` in Requirements section of this guide, before you proceed to install /e/OS on FP6." %}

Once you have completed the above steps  and before rebooting you can lock your Bootloader. 

1. Lock critical partition with the following command

   - `fastboot flashing lock_critical`

   -  Approve with  <kbd>Volume +</kbd> then <kbd>power</kbd>

1. Reboot your device into bootloader, and plug it to your computer

1. Lock the device with the following command

   - `fastboot flashing lock`

   - Approve with  <kbd>Volume +</kbd> then <kbd>power</kbd>

## Unlocking the bootloader

{% include templates/unlock_bootloader.md %}

1. Boot the device

1. Enable and connect Wifi

1. Enable Developer options

1. From developer options, enable OEM unlock

    - Get the unlock code from [this site](https://www.fairphone.com/en/bootloader-unlocking-code-for-fairphone) and enter it

1. Reboot on fastboot by running the command in the PC console `adb reboot bootloader`

   {% include alerts/tip.html content=" All the console commands are run on an adb enabled PC and in the `adb` console." %}

1. Ask for unlock with `fastboot flashing unlock`

1. Approve with <kbd>volume +</kbd> then <kbd>power</kbd>

    - The device proceed with a factory reset, and automatically reboots

1. Reboot again into bootloader

1. Unlock critical with `fastboot flashing unlock_critical`

1. Approve with <kbd>volume + </kbd> then <kbd>power</kbd>

    - The device proceeds with a factory reset, and automatically reboots

{% include templates/requirements.md %}

{% include alerts/danger.html content="The FP6 comes with an anti-rollback feature. Google Android anti-roll back feature is supposedly a way to ensure you are running the latest software version, including the latest security patches.

<br><br>If you try installing a version of /e/OS based on a security patch that is older than the one on your device, you will brick your device. Click on `Details` below for detailed information<br>

<details>

<br>

To check the security patch level on your phone with a locked bootloader, prior to installing /e/OS, open your phone `Settings` >> `About Phone` >> `Android Version` >> `Android Security Patch Level`.Then compare it against the level of the security patch on the /e/OS build as visible in the Downloads for FP6 section below.

<br><br><strong>The following values control whether anti-rollback features are triggered on FP6:</strong>

<br>

<br> * Rollback protection errors trigger if you install an update whose version number is `LESS` than the rollback index's value stored on device.

<br> * The value of rollback index is `UPDATED` to match `ro.build.version.security_patch`'s value of the currently installed version, but only if the bootloader is `LOCKED`.

<br> * The value of rollback index is `NOT` dependent on the currently installed `ANDROID VERSION`.

<br> * The value of rollback index can `NEVER` be `DOWNGRADED`.

<br> * Rollback protection errors are `FATAL` when the bootloader is `LOCKED`.

<br> * Rollback protection errors are `IGNORED` when the bootloader is `UNLOCKED`.

<br>

<br>

Here are some examples to help you understand how anti-rollback features work:

<br><br>

<strong>Example 1</strong>

<br> * Your FP6 with Google Android has a Security Patch Level saying June 5, 2025

<br> * The /e/OS build available says: /e/OS build : A15 official (Security patch: 2025-05-05)

<br> * In this example, the /e/OS build has an older Security Patch level than the origin, so the anti-roll back protection will trigger, and you will brick your phone

<br>

<strong>Example 2</strong>

<br> * Your FP6 with Google Android has a Security Patch Level saying June 5, 2025.

<br> * The /e/OS build available says: /e/OS build : A15 official (Security patch: 2025-06-05)

<br> * In this example, the /e/OS build has the same Security Patch level than the origin, so the anti-roll back protection will pass, and you will be able to install /e/OS with no issues.

<br>

<br>

<strong>Example 3</strong>

<br> * Your FP6 runs Google Android -V while /e/OS is now available based on AOSP -U.

<br> * Your FP6 with Google Android has a Security Patch Level saying 2025-10-03 or October 3rd, 2025.

<br> * The /e/OS build available says: /e/OS build : A15 official (Security patch: 2025-06-05)

<br> * In this example, the /e/OS build has an older Security Patch level than the origin, so the anti-roll back protection will trigger, even if the /e/OS version runs on a more recent version of AOSP. In this example, you will brick your phone.

</details>

" %}