Complete Roster: Pixel Devices Scheduled to Lose Update Support Next Year

Google's current support schedule indicates that 2026 marks a significant turning point for the Pixel 6 series, with the devices nearing the end of their support lifecycle.

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As per the schedule, the Pixel 6 series will reach its "End of Life" for security patches later this year, despite having already received their final major Android OS version.

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The primary devices affected by this transition are the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, which will reach their final support milestone in 2026.

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Google typically provides two types of updates for its devices: major Android version upgrades and monthly security patches, with the latter being crucial for protecting against new viruses and software vulnerabilities.

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The Pixel 6 and 6 Pro have already completed their major Android version updates, but will stop receiving critical security patches in October 2026.

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After October 2026, these devices will no longer receive monthly security fixes, leaving them vulnerable to new threats.

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The Pixel 6a, however, has a slightly different support timeline, with security updates scheduled to continue until July 2027.

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In contrast, newer models like the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro will continue to receive support until at least October 2027.

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Meanwhile, the Pixel 8 and Pixel 9 are promised to receive support for 7 full years, with updates extending until 2030 and beyond.