Overview
- AVM made a public support table in November 2026 that lists, for each FritzBox, repeater and other Fritz device, the minimum date until which firmware updates will be provided.
- The table shows many models have already passed their guaranteed update windows, with examples including the Fritzbox 7560 and 7580 (support ended January 1, 2025) and the 7490 (support listed as ending October 1, 2025).
- AVM’s listing separates firmware guarantees from the five‑year hardware warranty and also displays current FritzOS version, knowledgebase links and whether personal support is still offered for each model.
- FritzOS offers three auto‑update settings; Stage 3 installs all updates automatically and is recommended while Stage 2 installs at least security fixes, giving users an immediate way to reduce risk on supported devices.
- Experts and the coverage warn that devices left without guaranteed updates become more likely to harbour unpatched vulnerabilities, so users should check the table, confirm their model and consider replacing very old or unlisted devices.