| Manufacturer | Android-Versionsupdates | Security updates | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Pixel | 7 years | 7 years | Pixel 6 and newer |
| Samsung | 7 years | 7 years | Galaxy S24, Z series 2024/2025 and newer |
| Samsung | 4 years | 4 years | Older Galaxy A models |
| OnePlus | 4 years | 5 years | OnePlus 12 and newer |
| Xiaomi | 4 years | 5 years | Premium models (e.g. Xiaomi 14+) |
| Xiaomi | 2-3 years | 3 years | Middle class and budget |
| Oppo / Realme | 4 years | 6 years | Devices from June 2025 |
| Motorola | 3 years | 4 years | Current Edge Series |
Information applies to current flagship and mid-range models; older devices have shorter support periods.
How to find out when your device will no longer receive support
The most reliable place to go for specific end dates is the website endoflife.date. There you will find an overview by manufacturer under the “Devices” tab: Samsung, Google, OnePlus and others. Clicking on the manufacturer shows a tabular list of all models with the exact date from which security updates will no longer be delivered. You can find the full model name of your device in the mobile phone settings → “About phone”. For example, it says “Samsung Galaxy S26” or “Pixel 8 Pro”.
Alternatively, you can google your model along with the term “software support end” or “update guarantee”. For example, “Samsung Galaxy S26 support ends” or “Pixel 8 Pro software updates until when”. If you use Google Chrome, Gemini usually shows the end of support directly in the search results without you having to open an article first.
A rough rule of thumb is to check the settings for the date of the last security patch. On most Android devices you’ll find this at Settings → About phone → Android version or Security patch level. If the date is more than three to six months ago, this is the first sign that your device may no longer receive support.
What to do when the expiration date is reached?
A smartphone that no longer receives updates does not have to go straight into the drawer. But you should know what risks are involved and how you can protect yourself.
Particularly risky is further use for online banking, shopping and access to email accounts or password managers. Security gaps that are no longer closed can be exploited by malware.
