How long do Sharp phones get updates?
Sharp's AQUOS line is focused on Japan and parts of Asia and does not publish a single global update guarantee. Flagship R-series phones tend to get up to three OS updates while the cheaper sense models get fewer, with security patches typically running three to four years. Outside Japan, support depends on the importer or regional carrier.
Source: documented support history · verified 2026-06-18
Sharp phones losing support in 2026 and 2027
These Sharp phones lose their security updates this year or next — plan a replacement before the date, not after.
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Their Buy-By date (end of support minus 24 months) has passed — a purchase today gets less than two years of safe use.
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