Pixel 6 · Version Status
Pixel 6 End of Life Date
Pixel 6 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Pixel 6 reaches end of life on October 1, 2026. Plan your migration now — 145 days remaining.
EOL Date
Oct 1, 2026
145 days remaining
Latest Release
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Standard release
Release Date
Oct 28, 2021
Pixel 6 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 6 end of life mean?
When Pixel 6 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 6 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 6 reach end of life?
Pixel 6 reached end of life on October 1, 2026. That is 145 days remaining.
Is Pixel 6 still supported?
Pixel 6 is still supported but approaching end of life on October 1, 2026. Begin planning your migration now.
What should I upgrade to from Pixel 6?
The recommended upgrade from Pixel 6 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 6 past EOL?
When Pixel 6 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.