Android Version Support
This article provides an overview of commonly used devices/platforms and their Android support. When buying new hardware, it is important to check which version is currently supported and how long security updates will be available, especially with Android. This is an important indicator of how long the hardware can be used productively.
The following table lists the latest Android versions and their release dates (Source: Wikipedia):
| Name | Type | Release Date | Latest security patch date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Android 10 | Old version | September 3, 2019 | February 2023 |
| Android 11 | Old version | September 8, 2020 | April 2023 |
| Android 12 | Old version | October 4, 2021 | April 2023 |
| Android 12L (12.1) | Old version | March 7, 2022 | April 2023 |
| Android 13 | Current version | August 15, 2022 | April 2023 |
| Android 14 | Preview | Q3 2023 | April 2023 |
| Android 15 | Future release | Q3 2024 | - |
You can use the table above to check whether your devices or platforms support an Android version that is reasonably up-to-date and still receives security updates.
| Hardware or platform | Android version support | Link |
|---|---|---|
| All devices on the Honeywell Mobility Edge platform | Guarantee for Android 12 , commitment for Android 13 | sps.honeywell.com |
| Zebra devices: CC600, CC6000, EC50, EC55, ET5x, MC20, MC2200, MC2700, MC3300x, MC3300ax, MC3330xR, MC3390xR, MC9300, TC21, TC21-HC, TC26, TC26-HC, TC52, TC52x, TC52ax, TC52-HC, TC52x-HC, TC57, TC57x, TC72, TC77, TC8300, VC8300, WT6300 | Android 11 with upgrade for Android 13, plans for Android 14 | zebra.com |