- Google has extended the update window for Pixel 6, 7, and Pixel Fold by 2 additional years.
- Pixel 6 is now supported till 2026, Pixel 7 till 2027, and Pixel Fold till 2028.
- The updated Pixel Help page also confirms that the support window is also being extended for Pixel 6a and Pixel 7a series.
A week ago, Google unexpectedly rolled out Android 16 DP1 to the Pixel 6 series, despite Android 15 being the last major promised update. This made us wonder whether Google was extending support for older Pixels, and we were right. Pixel 6, Pixel 7, and Pixel Fold will now receive 5 years of OS updates from their launch date.
Google has quietly extended the support window for Pixel 6 and 7 series with 2 additional years of OS updates. This information is now reflected on the Pixel Help page , which previously showed only 3 years for these devices. The company has also extended the supported for Pixel Fold to 5 years. Google has also confirmed this change via an X post.
And ICYMI, #PixelFold along with #Pixel6 and #Pixel7 generation users will now get two additional years of OS updates! This extended support will total five years starting from when the device first became available on the Google Store in the US: https://t.co/Y50A92TiqC — Made by Google (@madebygoogle) December 5, 2024
This means the Pixel 6 series will get major OS updates and feature drops till 2026 and the Pixel 7 series till 2027. The Pixel Fold which released in May 2023 will get software support till 2028.
This is great news for Pixel 6, 7, and Fold owners as they can now continue using their devices for a long time to come. It makes me extremely happy as a Pixel 6 user that I can hold onto the phone for a couple more years because I feel it’s one of the best Pixels design and color-wise. I recently replaced the battery and with the extended updates, perhaps I can look forward to replacing the battery again and using the phone for as long as possible.
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This is also great news for those who want to purchase a used Pixel 6 or 7 series, but were hesitant because of the lack of updates. The extended support means you can pick up a used Pixel 7 Pro because it would have as much support window left as more recent Android phones.
Abubakar covers Tech at Beebom, with his passion for technology tracing back to 2011 when he received a Dell Inspiron 5100 as a gift. He’s also a passionate advocate for the right-to-repair movement, believing in empowering users to maintain and extend the life of their devices. Outside the tech world, he enjoys watching anime and exploring his newfound enthusiasm for Japanese cars. In his free time, you’ll often find him immersed in Genshin Impact or researching his next gadget purchase. Before joining Beebom, he contributed to leading publications like Android Police, How-To Geek, and Fossbytes.
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