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Google Nexus player End of Life Date

Google Nexus player end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.

Google Nexus player is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 2961 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Mar 31, 2018
2961 days past EOL
Latest Release
Standard release
Release Date
Nov 3, 2014
Google Nexus player series
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Recommended upgrade path
Google Nexus s
Latest release: — · EOL: Supported
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All Google Nexus Versions
VersionLatestEOL DateStatus
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 player end of life mean?

When Google Nexus player 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 player 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 player reach end of life?
Google Nexus player reached end of life on March 31, 2018. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Google Nexus player still supported?
No. Google Nexus player reached end of life on March 31, 2018 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Google Nexus player?
The recommended upgrade from Google Nexus player 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 player past EOL?
When Google Nexus player 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.
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