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Android 9 End of Life Date

Android 9 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.

⚠ Android 9 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 1634 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Jan 1, 2022
1634 days past EOL
Latest Release
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Standard release
Release Date
Aug 6, 2018
Android 9 series
← Android 8.1 All Android versions Android 10 →
100 / 100
Critical Risk
EOL Risk Score™  How is this calculated? →
EOL Recency
40/40
Attack Surface
30/30 Critical tier
CISA KEV Exposure
20/20 Yes — CISA KEV
Extended Support
10/10 None available
EOL Risk Score™ — proprietary methodology by endoflife.ai. Factors: EOL recency, attack surface breadth, CISA KEV catalog presence, extended support availability. Updated at every build. Methodology →  ·  View score card →
Recommended upgrade path
Android 17
Latest release: — · EOL: Supported
View full Android timeline →
All Android Versions
VersionLatestEOL DateStatus
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 9 end of life mean?

When Android 9 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 9 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.

Migrate to Android 17 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.

Frequently Asked Questions
When does Android 9 reach end of life?
Android 9 reached end of life on January 1, 2022. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Android 9 still supported?
No. Android 9 reached end of life on January 1, 2022 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Android 9?
The recommended upgrade from Android 9 is Android 17 — the latest actively supported version. Check the Android full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Android 9 past EOL?
When Android 9 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.
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