Question 1

What happens when Google Nexus reaches end of life?

Accepted Answer

When Google Nexus reaches end of life, it stops receiving security patches, bug fixes, and new features. Currently, 11 Google Nexus versions are already EOL.  Running an EOL version exposes your systems to unpatched security vulnerabilities with no official fix available.

Question 2

Is Google Nexus still supported?

Accepted Answer

Check the version table above for the support status of each Google Nexus release.

Question 3

Is it safe to use Google Nexus after end of life?

Accepted Answer

No. Running Google Nexus after EOL is not safe for production systems. Once a version reaches end of life, newly discovered CVEs are published publicly but never patched — leaving your systems permanently exposed. The only safe path is upgrading to an actively supported Google Nexus release.

Question 4

How to upgrade from Google Nexus 6p to Google Nexus the latest version?

Accepted Answer

To upgrade Google Nexus to the latest version: (1) review the official migration guide for breaking changes, (2) test your application against the new version in a staging environment, (3) update dependencies that have version constraints, (4) run your full test suite, (5) deploy with a rollback plan. The earlier you start, the more time you have to resolve compatibility issues before EOL.

Question 5

When is the next Google Nexus LTS version?

Accepted Answer

Not all Google Nexus releases have a designated LTS status. Check the version table above — LTS releases are marked with an "LTS" badge. Refer to the official Google Nexus release policy for information on upcoming long-term support versions.

Question 6

How long does Google Nexus support each version?

Accepted Answer

On average, Google Nexus supports each release for approximately 37 months (~3.1 years).  The exact EOL date for each version is listed in the table above.

Version	Released	Active support	EOL date	Until EOL	Latest	CVEs	Status
6p	Sep 29, 2015	Sep 1, 2017	Nov 1, 2018	2777d ago	—	—	EOL
5x	Sep 29, 2015	Sep 1, 2017	Nov 1, 2018	2777d ago	—	—	EOL
player	Nov 3, 2014	Mar 31, 2018	Mar 31, 2018	2992d ago	—	—	EOL
9	Nov 3, 2014	Oct 1, 2016	Oct 1, 2017	3173d ago	—	—	EOL
6	Nov 1, 2014	Oct 1, 2016	Oct 1, 2017	3173d ago	—	—	EOL
7-2013	Jul 26, 2013	Jul 1, 2015	Aug 1, 2016	3599d ago	—	—	EOL
10	Nov 13, 2012	Nov 1, 2014	Nov 1, 2015	3873d ago	—	—	EOL
4	Nov 13, 2012	Nov 1, 2014	Nov 1, 2015	3873d ago	—	—	EOL
7-2012	Jul 13, 2012	Jul 1, 2014	Jul 1, 2015	3996d ago	—	—	EOL
s	Dec 16, 2010	Nov 13, 2012	Yes	—	—	—	EOL
one	Jan 5, 2010	—	Yes	—	—	—	EOL

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