Google Nexus 5x End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Google Nexus 5x reached end of life on 1 Nov 2018. It no longer receives security fixes.
2,838 days without security patches
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Support timeline
Official dates from the Google Nexus release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 29 Sept 2015 | — |
| End of life | 1 Nov 2018 | 7.8 years ago |
| Active support ended | 1 Sept 2017 | security fixes only after this |
| Latest release | — | final |
Frequently asked questions
Is Google Nexus 5x still safe to use?
Google Nexus 5x reached end of life on 1 Nov 2018, 2,838 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Google Nexus 5x?
Yes — the final release (5x) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Google Nexus 5x to?
Upgrade to the newest actively supported Google Nexus branch.