check before: 2026-03-20
Product:
Defender, Defender for Endpoint, Defender XDR
Platform:
Android, Online, World tenant
Status:
Change type:
User impact, Admin impact, Retirement
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Details:
Summary:
Microsoft Defender for Android will end support for Android 10 devices on March 31, 2026. After this date, these devices will no longer receive updates, security fixes, or support. Devices on Android 11 or later will remain fully supported. Organizations should identify and upgrade or replace Android 10 devices.
Details:
[Introduction]
To align with the Android platform lifecycle and ensure customers remain protected with the most up‑to‑date security capabilities, Microsoft Defender for Android will end support for devices running Android 10. After support ends, Defender on Android 10 devices will no longer receive feature updates, security fixes, or technical support. Devices running Android 11 or later will continue to be fully supported.
[When this will happen]
Support for Microsoft Defender on Android 10 devices will end on March 31, 2026.
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Created:
2026-01-28
updated:
2026-01-28
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft Defender for Android will cease support for devices running Android 10 after March 31, 2026, requiring organizations to upgrade or replace these devices to maintain security and support.
Direct effects for Operations**
End of Security Updates
Devices running Android 10 will no longer receive security updates, increasing vulnerability to threats.
- roles: IT Administrators, End Users
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/defender-endpoint/microsoft-defender-endpoint-android
Loss of Technical Support
Organizations will not have access to technical support for issues related to Microsoft Defender on Android 10 devices.
- roles: IT Support Staff, End Users
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/defender-endpoint/microsoft-defender-endpoint-android
Inability to Install New Features
Existing installations will not receive new features, leading to potential functionality gaps compared to supported devices.
- roles: IT Administrators, End Users
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/defender-endpoint/microsoft-defender-endpoint-android
User Experience Degradation
Users on Android 10 may experience degraded performance and security, impacting their overall experience.
- roles: End Users, IT Support Staff
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/defender-endpoint/microsoft-defender-endpoint-android
Compliance Risks
Without updates and support, organizations may face compliance risks if they fail to protect sensitive data on unsupported devices.
- roles: Compliance Officers, IT Administrators
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/defender-endpoint/microsoft-defender-endpoint-android
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