Pixel 6 and 6 Pro will not get Android 17 QPR2
9to5 Google 2026-07-20 18:48:42
Context: The Pixel 6 and 6 Pro, launched in October 2021, will not receive the Android 17 QPR2 update, according to Google. This decision comes as the devices are set to reach their End of Life before the December release of Android 17 QPR2. Google had previously extended the update period for these devices to five full years.
Key Facts
- The Pixel 6 and 6 Pro were originally slated to receive three years of Android updates followed by two years of security patches, but Google later extended this to five full years of updates in 2024.
- Google confirmed that the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro will reach End of Life before the December release of Android 17 QPR2, and therefore will not receive this update.
- Android 17 QPR1 is expected to roll out to existing Pixel devices in early September, and will presumably debut on the Pixel 11 series in late August.
- The Pixel 6 and 6 Pro will still receive a few more updates, including the August security patch, September Pixel Drop/QPR1, and October security patch.
- The Pixel 6a, a related device, will continue to receive updates until July 2027.