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Mint
11 hours ago
- Mint
Google to stop Chrome updates for older Android versions: Should you be worried?
Google has annonced that it will be ending support for its Chrome browser on a few older Android devices in the coming weeks. The announcment was made via a Google support page which states that Chrome will now require Android 10 or higher to work, meaning that older Android versions like Android 8.0 (Oreo) and Android 9.0 (Pie) will not get support from early August this year. The new support policy will kick in from first week of August with the release of Chrome 139 update on Android. The good news, however, for the older Android users is that even though Google Chrome will no longer serve any new updates, the older version of the browser will continue to remain operational. While the browser would stop working at some point in the future that date is still months if not years away. In a support page about the new changes, Google said, 'Chrome 138 is the last version of Chrome that will support Android 8.0 (Oreo) and Android 9.0 (Pie). Chrome 139 (tentatively scheduled for release on August 5th, 2025) is the first version of Chrome that requires Android 10.0 or later. You'll need to ensure your device is running Android 10.0 or later to continue receiving future Chrome releases.' 'Older versions of Chrome will continue to work, but there will be no further updates released for users on these operating systems. If you are currently on Android 8.0 or Android 9.0, we encourage you to move to a supported Android 10.0 version (or newer) to ensure you continue to receive the latest security updates and Chrome features.' According to t Android distribution numbers till April 2025, Android 9 currently runs on 6% of Android devices while Android 8 and Android 8.1 run on around 4% of the devices. While 10% is still a lot of people to be left behind, these Android versions have already run the end of their cycle. For instance, Android 8 was first released in 2017 while Android 9 was released in 2018, marking 8 and 7 years since the first time these versions were released.
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Hindustan Times
Google Chrome is ending support for these older Android versions. Here's what it means for your device
Jun 27, 2025 12:01 AM IST Google Chrome published an official announcement on its community tab on Monday (June 23) announcing that the latest update of the platform called Chrome 139 will only function on devices carrying Android 10.0 or later. The move is a part of regular updates taken by software companies to ensure that all customer devices remain up to date. Google Chrome will stop updating older Android versions 'Chrome 138 is the last version of Chrome that will support Android 8.0 (Oreo) and Android 9.0 (Pie). Chrome 139 (tentatively scheduled for release on August 5th, 2025) is the first version of Chrome that requires Android 10.0 or later. You'll need to ensure your device is running Android 10.0 or later to continue receiving future Chrome releases,' the official announcement reads. Although the earlier versions will continue to function regularly, customers are advised to update to the latest versions as soon as possible to ensure their device continues functioning smoothly. This may not impact your device at the moment, but it may deplete performance over time due to slower browsing, lack of bug fixes, and higher security risks. 'Older versions of Chrome will continue to work, but there will be no further updates released for users on these operating systems. If you are currently on Android 8.0 or Android 9.0, we encourage you to move to a supported Android 10.0 version (or newer) to ensure you continue to receive the latest security updates and Chrome features,' adds the announcement. This move reflects tech agencies' desire to weed out older, ineffective models with modern, sleek ones. Millions of devices and users around the globe are bound to be affected by this decision. Customers could opt to temporarily shift to alternate browsers like Firefox but this fix is bound to run out of use in some time as well. According to Composables, nearly 10% of all Android devices globally function on these two software as of April 2025. Android 8.0 (Oreo) shares a 4% margin while Android 9.0 (Pie) has a 5.8% share. By Stuti Gupta
