Google Nexus player End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Google Nexus player reached end of life on 31 Mar 2018. It no longer receives security fixes.
3,053 days without security patches
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Support timeline
Official dates from the Google Nexus release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 3 Nov 2014 | — |
| End of life | 31 Mar 2018 | 8.4 years ago |
| Latest release | — | final |
Frequently asked questions
Is Google Nexus player still safe to use?
Google Nexus player reached end of life on 31 Mar 2018, 3,053 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Google Nexus player?
Yes — the final release (player) 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 player to?
Upgrade to the newest actively supported Google Nexus branch.