Google Nexus 7-2012 · Version Status
Google Nexus 7-2012 End of Life Date
Google Nexus 7-2012 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Google Nexus 7-2012 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 3965 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Jul 1, 2015
3965 days past EOL
Latest Release
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Standard release
Release Date
Jul 13, 2012
Google Nexus 7-2012 series
All Google Nexus Versions
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| one |
— |
Supported |
Active |
| s |
— |
Supported |
Active |
| → 7-2012 |
— |
Jul 1, 2015 |
EOL |
| 4 |
— |
Nov 1, 2015 |
EOL |
| 10 |
— |
Nov 1, 2015 |
EOL |
| 7-2013 |
— |
Aug 1, 2016 |
EOL |
| 6 |
— |
Oct 1, 2017 |
EOL |
| 9 |
— |
Oct 1, 2017 |
EOL |
What does Google Nexus 7-2012 end of life mean?
When Google Nexus 7-2012 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 Google Nexus 7-2012 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Google Nexus s or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Google Nexus 7-2012 reach end of life?
Google Nexus 7-2012 reached end of life on July 1, 2015. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Google Nexus 7-2012 still supported?
No. Google Nexus 7-2012 reached end of life on July 1, 2015 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Google Nexus 7-2012?
The recommended upgrade from Google Nexus 7-2012 is
Google Nexus s — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Google Nexus full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Google Nexus 7-2012 past EOL?
When Google Nexus 7-2012 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 Google Nexus should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.