Archive · 25 Jul 2026
Google Ends Play Services for Android 6.0
Google has stopped supporting Google Play Services for devices running Android 6.0 Marshmallow.
This means these devices may gradually lose the ability to download new apps or get updates.
While basic functions like calling and texting will still work, users might face growing compatibility issues over time.
Google Play Services is crucial for many Android features, and developers are likely to stop supporting older devices, leading to potential app malfunctions.
Google has discontinued Google Play Services for Android 6.0 Marshmallow.
Devices running Android 6.0 will gradually lose the ability to download new apps or get updates.
Google Play Services is essential for core Android features like signing into Google accounts and location tracking.
Developers are likely to drop support for Android 6.0 devices, leading to app compatibility issues.
Basic functions like calling and texting will still work, but the overall experience may worsen over time.
- Who
- What
- Ended Google Play Services support for Android 6.0 Marshmallow
- When
- Effective immediately
- Where
- Globally
- Why
- To ensure security and compatibility with newer technologies
User Convenience
Security and Progress
Device Functionality
User Convenience
Users may face inconvenience as they lose access to new apps and updates.
Security and Progress
Ensuring security and compatibility with newer technologies requires phasing out older OS support.
- Affected OS Version
- Android 6.0 Marshmallow
- New Minimum OS Version
- Android 7.0 Nougat
- Impact on Devices
- Gradual loss of app download and update capabilities
- Google Play Services Role
- Background service for core Android features
- Developer Impact
- Likely to drop support for Android 6.0 devices