Google Ends Support for Android 12 and 12L: Check Out If Your Device or Tablet Runs These Versions

With advancements every year in technology, Google keeps moving its Android lifecycle, with older versions gradually losing official support. The tech giant recently announced that end support for Android 12 and Android 12L which means these versions will no longer receive security patches. In addition, they won’t be receiving software updates.

Here’s what it means for your Android Smartphone:

Google has officially ended support for Android 12 and Android 12L, released in 2021. To recall, with Android 12, Google introduced one of the fresh design overhauls called ‘Material You’. The feature offered deeper personalization and privacy-focused features. However, both the versions have noe reached their official end-of-life status.

This doesn’t mean that your device running Android 12 will stop working, it does make it more vulnerable to emerging security threats. It means if your device is running Android 12 or Android 12L, then it will no longer receive the security updates, bug fixes, or system enhancements from Google.

Goodbye, Android 12! 👋🏼

As of March 31, 2025, #Android12 has reached its official end-of-life date. 🪦

Do you have a favorite Android 12 feature to remember? 👇🏼 pic.twitter.com/iBMIEajivY

— Brian MacDuff (@itstheBMAC) April 15, 2025

There are still several smartphones, especially mid-range models, still running Android 12. If you are still using Pixel 4 or old handsets from Samsung, mostly Galaxy A series, or any old tablet from Lenovo, then these devices will not receive the latest updates. Also, you are advised to check their system versions and look for available updates, if it has any.

Check your device settings now to see if you’re still on Android 12 or 12L—and if so, start planning your next move. If your handset or device is now eligible for newer Android versions, then it might be the time to consider changing the device. Using unsupported software devices pose security risks, especially if you are using your smartphone for purposes like banking, messaging, or sharing any security details.