Google officially dropped the curtain on Android 12 and Android 12LMarking the end of an era for millions of devices that are still in circulation. It is not so rare to find users who continue to use older versions of the operating system, which are now being found For a intersection: continue by doing without supplying and buying a new device?
Android 12 is outdated: And now?
According to theAndroid Security Bulletin from April 2025Google stopped release Security patches For Android 12 and 12L from March 31. A choice that follows the usual support window of about 3.5 years after the release date: Android 12 was launched on October 4, 2021, while Android 12L made debut on March 7, 2022.
Those who still use devices with Android 12 or 12L therefore receive no updates to the Critical vulnerability of the operating system. Although some patches keep coming through Google Play O Project MainlineThese do not cover all risks. In other words, keep using these devices such as primary device It can potentially become dangerous.
Android Security Bulletin shows the latest update
Some producers, such as Huaweiwill continue to guarantee the safety of their devices Personalized solutions. Smaller companies, without special means, may not be able to manage new patches independently.
A lot of security errors They are not documented in official bulletins, but are only corrected in the most recent versions of the system. For this, update is not only a matter of functionality, but also of Active protection of their personal data. For this reason, it is highly recommended for daily use (mainly connected to internet) to use devices with a supported version of Android.
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