Android OS 4.4 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Android OS 4.4 reached end of life on 1 Oct 2017. It no longer receives security fixes.
3,234 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Android OS 17. Support timeline
Official dates from the Android OS release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 31 Oct 2013 | — |
| End of life | 1 Oct 2017 | 8.9 years ago |
| Latest release | — | final |
Where to go from 4.4
Recommended target: Android OS 17.
The newest actively supported branch is Android OS 17 (latest release ).
Frequently asked questions
Is Android OS 4.4 still safe to use?
Android OS 4.4 reached end of life on 1 Oct 2017, 3,234 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Android OS 4.4?
Yes — the final release (4.4) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Android OS 4.4 to?
Upgrade to Android OS 17, the newest actively supported branch.
All Android OS versions
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