Google ends software support for Pixel 6 and 6 Pro

Google has confirmed that its Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro smartphones have reached the end of their software support cycle and will not receive the newly released Android 17 QPR2 Beta 1 or any future major platform updates. The company stated in the official beta release notes that "Pixel 6 and 6 Pro users will not be getting this OTA since the device will reach End of Life and Android 17 QPR1 beta series will be the last for these devices." The final stable update for these phones will be Android 17 QPR1, which is expected to be part of Google's September Pixel Feature Drop.

This development, announced on July 20, 2026, marks the end of the official update window promised at the devices' launch in October 2021. Initially promised three years of Android updates, the support was later extended to a total of five years. The scheduled end of support in October 2026 aligns with that extended timeline, as the subsequent Android 17 QPR2 release is expected after that date. Owners of the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro can continue using their phones, which will remain functional, but they will no longer receive new Android features or critical security updates, potentially exposing them to bugs...