Google Nexus 9 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Google Nexus 9 reached end of life on 1 Oct 2017. It no longer receives security fixes.
3,234 days without security patches
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Support timeline
Official dates from the Google Nexus release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 3 Nov 2014 | — |
| End of life | 1 Oct 2017 | 8.9 years ago |
| Active support ended | 1 Oct 2016 | security fixes only after this |
| Latest release | — | final |
Frequently asked questions
Is Google Nexus 9 still safe to use?
Google Nexus 9 reached end of life on 1 Oct 2017, 3,234 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Google Nexus 9?
Yes — the final release (9) 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 9 to?
Upgrade to the newest actively supported Google Nexus branch.