Android 12.1 · Version Status
Android 12.1 End of Life Date
Android 12.1 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Android 12.1 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 432 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Mar 3, 2025
432 days past EOL
Latest Release
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Standard release
Release Date
Mar 7, 2022
Android 12.1 series
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 1.0 |
— |
Supported |
Active |
| 1.1 |
— |
Supported |
Active |
| 1.5 |
— |
Supported |
Active |
| 1.6 |
— |
Supported |
Active |
| 2.0 |
— |
Supported |
Active |
| 2.1 |
— |
Supported |
Active |
| 2.2 |
— |
Supported |
Active |
| 2.3 |
— |
Supported |
Active |
What does Android 12.1 end of life mean?
When Android 12.1 reaches end of life, the maintainers stop issuing security patches for this version. CVEs discovered after the EOL date are publicly disclosed on the National Vulnerability Database with no patch available. Exploit code frequently appears on GitHub within days of disclosure.
The CVE blind spot: Most vulnerability scanners check for known CVEs but do not flag the ongoing accumulation of unpatched vulnerabilities in EOL software versions. Running Android 12.1 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Android 16 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Android 12.1 reach end of life?
Android 12.1 reached end of life on March 3, 2025. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Android 12.1 still supported?
No. Android 12.1 reached end of life on March 3, 2025 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Android 12.1?
The recommended upgrade from Android 12.1 is
Android 16 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Android full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Android 12.1 past EOL?
When Android 12.1 reaches end of life, the maintainers stop issuing security patches. Any CVEs disclosed after the EOL date accumulate with no remediation path. Most vulnerability scanners do not flag this — it is the CVE blind spot. Organizations running EOL Android should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.