Google Nexus 6 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Google Nexus 6 reached end of life on 1 Oct 2017. It no longer receives security fixes.
3,291 days without security patches
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Support timeline
Official dates from the Google Nexus release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 1 Nov 2014 | 11y 11mo ago |
| Android updates ended | 1 Oct 2016 | security fixes only after this |
| Security Updates ended | 1 Oct 2017 | 9y ago |
| Latest release | — | final |
Frequently asked questions
Is Google Nexus 6 still safe to use?
Google Nexus 6 reached end of life on 1 Oct 2017, 3,291 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Google Nexus 6?
Yes — the final release (6) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Google Nexus 6 to?
Upgrade to the newest actively supported Google Nexus branch.