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Google Pixel 8a End of Life Date

Google Pixel 8a end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.

✓ Google Pixel 8a is actively supported. EOL date: May 1, 2031.
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EOL Date
May 1, 2031
1773 days remaining
Latest Release
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Standard release
Release Date
May 14, 2024
Google Pixel 8a series
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20 / 100
Low Risk
EOL Risk Score™  How is this calculated? →
EOL Recency
0/40
Attack Surface
10/30 Medium tier
CISA KEV Exposure
0/20 Not in 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 →
All Google Pixel Versions
VersionLatestEOL DateStatus
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 Google Pixel 8a end of life mean?

When Google Pixel 8a 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 Pixel 8a past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.

Migrate to Google Pixel 10a or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.

Frequently Asked Questions
When does Google Pixel 8a reach end of life?
Google Pixel 8a reached end of life on May 1, 2031. That is 1773 days remaining.
Is Google Pixel 8a still supported?
Yes, Google Pixel 8a is currently supported. The EOL date is May 1, 2031.
What should I upgrade to from Google Pixel 8a?
The recommended upgrade from Google Pixel 8a is Google Pixel 10a — the latest actively supported version. Check the Google Pixel full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Google Pixel 8a past EOL?
When Google Pixel 8a 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 Pixel should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.
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