Pixel 9a · Version Status
Pixel 9a End of Life Date
Pixel 9a end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Pixel 9a is actively supported. EOL date: April 1, 2032.
EOL Date
Apr 1, 2032
2154 days remaining
Latest Release
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Standard release
Release Date
Apr 10, 2025
Pixel 9a 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 9a end of life mean?
When Pixel 9a 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 9a 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 9a reach end of life?
Pixel 9a reached end of life on April 1, 2032. That is 2154 days remaining.
Is Pixel 9a still supported?
Yes, Pixel 9a is currently supported. The EOL date is April 1, 2032.
What should I upgrade to from Pixel 9a?
The recommended upgrade from Pixel 9a 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 9a past EOL?
When Pixel 9a 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.