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Short answer: there’s no single date — Android 14’s “end of support” depends on who made your phone and how long that manufacturer promises updates.
Background: Android 14 was released in October 2023 as the fourteenth major Android release, but Google and the Android Open Source Project don’t publish a single universal cutoff date for an Android version — individual device makers and carriers decide how long they’ll issue OS and security updates for their phones.
This guide explains what “supported” means, who sets the timeline, how to check your phone, and practical steps you can take when official updates stop.
What “support” covers
“Support” usually refers to two things: Android version updates (major new OS releases) and security updates/patches. When a vendor stops both, devices can still run but become more vulnerable and may lose compatibility with newer apps or features.
Who determines when Android 14 stops being supported?
- Google (Pixel): Google has begun offering much longer guaranteed support on recent Pixel models (for example, Pixel 8-era commitments of up to seven years for OS and security updates). This means Pixels with those guarantees will keep receiving updates even as Android advances.
- Other manufacturers: Samsung, OnePlus, Xiaomi and others set their own windows — many flagship lines now promise multi-year support (Samsung moved many phones to a seven-year window for recent releases, but coverage varies by model and region).
- Chipmakers & ecosystem: Qualcomm and Google have announced partnerships to enable longer update windows for devices using newer Snapdragon chips, but OEM adoption differs, so the chipset alone doesn’t guarantee a fixed end date.
How to find your device’s exact end-of-support date
1) Check the manufacturer’s official update/support page for your model. 2) Look at the Pixel support pages (if you own a Pixel) for explicit timelines. 3) Consult reliable trackers and tech outlets that summarize vendor update promises. If a vendor has published an “update until” month/year, use that as the official cutoff.
What to do when official support ends
- Keep installing security patches while you still get them.
- Consider switching to a model with longer guarantees if updates are critical (e.g., newer Pixel or high-end Samsung models with extended support).
- For tech-savvy users, community ROMs (custom Android builds) sometimes extend usable life — but they carry risks and lose vendor warranty.
In short: Android 14 itself doesn’t have a single “end date.” Your phone’s maker and model determine when updates stop, and in 2024–2025 manufacturers are increasingly offering multi-year support windows that can keep Android 14 devices secure longer.
