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In summary:
- Tech Advisor reports that many smartphones from 2022 and earlier will not receive the Android 17 update, including older Galaxy S22/S21 series, OnePlus 10 Pro, and Xiaomi 12 models.
- Affected devices span multiple brands with older Pixel models like 5a and 4a, Samsung Galaxy A/M series, Realme GT models, and Asus Zenfone/ROG phones being excluded from the update.
- Users seeking Android 17 should consider upgrading to newer models offering 5-7 years of software support, though older devices may still receive security updates.
The next major system update, Android 17, is just around the corner – and it’s eagerly awaited. However, not every smartphone will receive the latest version of Google’s operating system. While new models are usually supported for five to seven years, some devices will drop out of the update cycle in 2026.
This makes it all the more important to check if your device will get Android 17 or if it’ll miss out. To help, we’ve compiled this list of the main manufacturers (which is by no means exhaustive, as there are so many!).
Take note: Many manufacturers haven’t yet published final Android 17 roadmaps. The following overview is based on official update commitments, known support periods and current Android 17 forecasts. For an overview of all devices set to receive Android 17, check our full list here.
Google Pixel
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Owners of a Google Pixel 6, 6 Pro or 6a can breathe a sigh of relief, as Google has extended support for these models. You’ll be getting Android 17 after all. However, the following Pixel models are not expected to receive the Android 17 update:
- Pixel 5a
- Pixel 5
- Pixel 4a 5G
- Pixel 4a
- Older Pixel models
Time to upgrade? Try the Google Pixel 10, Pixel 10a or an older Pixel 9, which will still receive five Android updates.
Samsung Galaxy
Thomas Deehan / Foundry
Although Samsung provides updates for its smartphones for quite a long time, older flagship models, foldables and mid-range devices are notably excluded and will no longer receive Android 17:
- Galaxy S22 series
- Galaxy S21 series, including the S21 FE
- Galaxy Z Fold4, Z Flip4, Z Fold3 and Z Flip3
- Galaxy A53, A33, A23, A13
- Galaxy A52, A52 5G, A52s
- Older Galaxy A, M and F models
Time to upgrade? The new Samsung Galaxy S26 and Galaxy S26 Ultra has been released, and the Galaxy S25 FE is also worth considering. But for all the best options at a range of price points, see our round-up of the best Galaxy smartphones.
This article originally appeared on our sister publication PC-WELT and was translated and adapted from German.
