Android 2.3 · Version Status
Android 2.3 End of Life Date
Android 2.3 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Android 2.3 is actively supported. EOL date: Supported indefinitely.
EOL Date
Supported indefinitely
Supported
Latest Release
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Standard release
Release Date
Dec 6, 2010
Android 2.3 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 2.3 end of life mean?
When Android 2.3 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 2.3 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 2.3 reach end of life?
Android 2.3 has no scheduled end-of-life date and is supported indefinitely.
Is Android 2.3 still supported?
Yes, Android 2.3 is currently supported. The EOL date is Supported indefinitely.
What should I upgrade to from Android 2.3?
The recommended upgrade from Android 2.3 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 2.3 past EOL?
When Android 2.3 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.