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.
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.
How this affects your organization
You are receiving this message because our reporting indicates your organization might have devices running on Android 10.
Who is affected: Organizations with users or managed devices running Android 10 and using Microsoft Defender for Android.
What will happen:
What you can do to prepare
No admin action is required for this change to occur. To prepare:
If needed, refer to Microsoft Defender for Endpoint documentation for minimum platform requirements.
Learn more: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint on Android | Microsoft Defender | Microsoft Learn
Compliance considerations
No compliance considerations identified. Review as appropriate for your organization.