Google finally puts phones running 10-year-old Android out of their misery
Google has ended support for Android 6.0 Marshmallow, requiring devices to run Android 7.0 or newer to use Google Play services. The change marks the final phase for phones still operating on the ten‑year‑old version. Users of affected devices may lose access to certain apps and services as a result.
- ▪Google quietly discontinued support for Android 6.0 Marshmallow as of July 2026.
- ▪Google Play services now mandate a minimum of Android 7.0, rendering Marshmallow devices incompatible.
- ▪The move effectively ends the lifecycle for phones that have been running the ten‑year‑old OS version.
- ▪Devices that cannot be upgraded may lose access to the Play Store and related Google services.
- ▪The decision reflects Google's ongoing effort to streamline security and feature updates across newer Android releases.
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