Pixel 8a · Version Status
Pixel 8a End of Life Date
Pixel 8a end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Pixel 8a is actively supported. EOL date: May 1, 2031.
EOL Date
May 1, 2031
1818 days remaining
Latest Release
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Standard release
Release Date
May 14, 2024
Pixel 8a 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 8a end of life mean?
When 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 Pixel 8a 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 8a reach end of life?
Pixel 8a reached end of life on May 1, 2031. That is 1818 days remaining.
Is Pixel 8a still supported?
Yes, Pixel 8a is currently supported. The EOL date is May 1, 2031.
What should I upgrade to from Pixel 8a?
The recommended upgrade from Pixel 8a 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 8a past EOL?
When 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 Pixel should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.