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Android OSEnd of Life (EOL) Dates & Support Status
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Operating SystemsLatest Version: 17Latest Release: N/A
Android is a mobile operating system developed by Google, based on the Linux kernel, powering billions of devices worldwide.
Support summary
Android OS currently has supported cycles. Track the next EOL date and validate upgrades before your change window.
What do EOL and support statuses mean?Next EOL
No announced EOL date is currently listed.
Supported cycles
4
0 lts
Versions
34
Latest Version
17
Active Support
4
EOL
30
Lifecycle Timeline
Aug 6, 2018As of Sep 27, 2026
17Active · Date not announced
16Active · Date not announced
15Active · Date not announced
14Active · Date not announced
13EOL · Mar 2, 2026
12.1EOL · Mar 3, 2025
12EOL · Mar 3, 2025
11EOL · Feb 5, 2024
10EOL · Mar 6, 2023
9EOL · Jan 1, 2022
ActiveSecurityEOLHistorical phase unknown
Bars show history up to the snapshot date. Gray intervals lack dated support boundaries; arrows indicate an unannounced EOL date, not a support guarantee.
Versions
| Release | Release Date | Active Support | EOL | Latest Version | LTS | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17Cinnamon Bun | Jun 16, 2026 | Maintained | Date not announced | 17 | No | Active |
| 16Baklava | Jun 10, 2025 | Maintained | Date not announced | 16 | No | Active |
| 15Vanilla Ice Cream | Sep 3, 2024 | Maintained | Date not announced | 15 | No | Active |
| 14Upside Down Cake | Oct 4, 2023 | Maintained | Date not announced | 14 | No | Active |
| 13Tiramisu | Aug 15, 2022 | Ended | Mar 2, 2026 | 13 | No | EOL |
| 12.1Snow Cone v2 | Mar 7, 2022 | Ended | Mar 3, 2025 | 12.1 | No | EOL |
| 12Snow Cone | Oct 4, 2021 | Ended | Mar 3, 2025 | 12 | No | EOL |
| 11Red Velvet Cake | Sep 8, 2020 | Ended | Feb 5, 2024 | 11 | No | EOL |
| 10Queen Cake | Sep 3, 2019 | Ended | Mar 6, 2023 | 10 | No | EOL |
| 9Pie | Aug 6, 2018 | Ended | Jan 1, 2022 | 9 | No | EOL |
| 8.1Oreo | Dec 5, 2017 | Ended | Jan 10, 2021 | 8.1 | No | EOL |
| 8.0Oreo | Aug 21, 2017 | Ended | Jan 1, 2021 | 8.0 | No | EOL |
| 7.1Nougat | Dec 1, 2016 | Ended | Oct 1, 2019 | 7.1 | No | EOL |
| 7.0Nougat | Aug 22, 2016 | Ended | Oct 1, 2019 | 7.0 | No | EOL |
| 6.0Marshmallow | Oct 5, 2015 | Ended | Aug 1, 2018 | 6.0 | No | EOL |
| 5.1Lollipop | Mar 1, 2015 | Ended | Mar 1, 2018 | 5.1 | No | EOL |
| 5.0Lollipop | Nov 12, 2014 | Ended | Mar 1, 2018 | 5.0 | No | EOL |
| 4.4wKitKatW | Mar 31, 2014 | Ended | Oct 1, 2017 | 4.4w | No | EOL |
| 4.4KitKat | Oct 31, 2013 | Ended | Oct 1, 2017 | 4.4 | No | EOL |
| 4.3Jelly Bean | Jul 24, 2013 | Ended | Ended; date not announced | 4.3 | No | EOL |
| 4.2Jelly Bean | Nov 13, 2012 | Ended | Ended; date not announced | 4.2 | No | EOL |
| 4.1Jelly Bean | Jul 9, 2012 | Ended | Ended; date not announced | 4.1 | No | EOL |
| 4.0Ice Cream Sandwich | Oct 18, 2011 | Ended | Ended; date not announced | 4.0 | No | EOL |
| 3.2Honeycomb | Jul 15, 2011 | Ended | Ended; date not announced | 3.2 | No | EOL |
| 3.1Honeycomb | May 10, 2011 | Ended | Ended; date not announced | 3.1 | No | EOL |
| 3.0Honeycomb | Feb 22, 2011 | Ended | Ended; date not announced | 3.0 | No | EOL |
| 2.3Gingerbread | Dec 6, 2010 | Ended | Ended; date not announced | 2.3 | No | EOL |
| 2.2Froyo | May 20, 2010 | Ended | Ended; date not announced | 2.2 | No | EOL |
| 2.1Eclair | Jan 11, 2010 | Ended | Ended; date not announced | 2.1 | No | EOL |
| 2.0Eclair | Oct 26, 2009 | Ended | Ended; date not announced | 2.0 | No | EOL |
| 1.6Donut | Sep 15, 2009 | Ended | Ended; date not announced | 1.6 | No | EOL |
| 1.5Cupcake | Apr 27, 2009 | Ended | Ended; date not announced | 1.5 | No | EOL |
| 1.1Petit Four | Feb 9, 2009 | Ended | Ended; date not announced | 1.1 | No | EOL |
| 1.0 | Sep 23, 2008 | Ended | Ended; date not announced | 1.0 | No | EOL |
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Which versions of Android OS have reached end of life?
The following Android OS versions have reached end of life and no longer receive security updates: 13, 12.1, 12, 11, 10, 9, 8.1, 8.0 (and 22 more). It is recommended to upgrade to a supported version.
Is it safe to continue using Android OS 13?
Android OS 13 has reached end of life and no longer receives security patches or bug fixes. Continuing to use it may expose your systems to known vulnerabilities. We strongly recommend upgrading to a supported version.
What is the latest version of Android OS?
The latest version of Android OS is 17, released in the 17 release cycle.
How many versions of Android OS are currently supported?
Android OS currently has 4 actively supported version(s): 17, 16, 15, 14.
When does Android OS 17 reach end of life?
Android OS 17 does not have a specific end-of-life date announced yet.
What should I do when Android OS reaches end of life?
When a Android OS version reaches end of life, you should: 1) Plan your migration to a supported version as soon as possible. 2) Review the release notes for breaking changes. 3) Test your applications thoroughly in a staging environment. 4) Update your dependencies to ensure compatibility with the new version.