Pixel 6, 6 Pro reach end of life

Google has confirmed that the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro are reaching their end of life, with Android 17 QPR1 expected as the last major update around September 2026 and the devices excluded from Android 17 QPR2 Beta 1. The phones will still receive the October 2026 security patch, but no further feature updates after that, effectively ending their update lifecycle. Google had previously extended OS support to five years, with security updates through October 2026, following an expansion announced in 2024. This timeline means the Pixel 6 duo, launched in 2021, will have lived through more updates than originally promised, but will be left on older Android versions after fall 2026. Despite continued use, the update cadence for these devices is shrinking, signaling a clear wind-down for the line. Analysts and coverage note that Pixel 6 and 6 Pro owners should prepare for no major updates after October 2026, with only security patches possible beforehand.