Pixel 5a · Version Status
Pixel 5a End of Life Date
Pixel 5a end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Pixel 5a is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 646 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Aug 1, 2024
646 days past EOL
Latest Release
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Standard release
Release Date
Aug 26, 2021
Pixel 5a series
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 1 |
— |
Oct 6, 2019 |
EOL |
| 1xl |
— |
Oct 6, 2019 |
EOL |
| 2 |
— |
Oct 5, 2020 |
EOL |
| 2xl |
— |
Oct 5, 2020 |
EOL |
| 3 |
— |
Oct 5, 2021 |
EOL |
| 3xl |
— |
Oct 5, 2021 |
EOL |
| 3a |
— |
May 5, 2022 |
EOL |
| 3axl |
— |
May 5, 2022 |
EOL |
What does Pixel 5a end of life mean?
When Pixel 5a 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 Pixel 5a past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Pixel 10a or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Pixel 5a reach end of life?
Pixel 5a reached end of life on August 1, 2024. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Pixel 5a still supported?
No. Pixel 5a reached end of life on August 1, 2024 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Pixel 5a?
The recommended upgrade from Pixel 5a is
Pixel 10a — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Pixel full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Pixel 5a past EOL?
When Pixel 5a 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 Pixel should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.