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Surface Lifecycle for Android-based devices |
This article explains how Surface Duo will receive Android version and security updates for at least 3 years from its release date. |
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coveminer |
chauncel |
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01/03/2022 |
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frankbu |
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The Surface Lifecycle for Android-based devices covers Android version and security updates for Surface Duo. The lifecycle begins when a device is first released and concludes when Surface ceases publication of updates.
Surface Android devices will receive Android version and security updates for at least 3 years from its release date (September 10, 2020). In cases where the support duration is longer than 3 years, an updated end of servicing date will be published 18 months before expiration of the last planned servicing date.
The following table outlines support information for Surface Duo:
| Device | Supported OS at device release | Release date | Last planned Android version update | Last planned security update |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surface Duo | Android 10 | September 10, 2020 | September 10, 2023 | September 10, 2023 |
| Surface Duo 2 | Android 11 | October 21, 2021 | October 21, 2024 | October 21, 2024 |