Google rolls out surprise farewell update for Pixel 5a

Google rolls out surprise farewell update for the Pixel 5a
Google is reportedly pushing out a minor new software update to the Pixel 5a, which has already reached end-of-life.
The Pixel 5a Just Got One Last Software Update
The Pixel 5a launched at a time when Google was still rolling with a promised three years of software updates. That was an accepted timeline for software support for many Android devices: You'd buy a phone, knowing three years later, you'll stop receiving updates, and perhaps update to the latest model.
This three-year-old Pixel phone surprisingly receives one last update
Google is giving the Pixel 5a one final update, extending its life by three months. The Pixel 5a launched in August 2021 with a promise of three years of updates, which wrapped up in August 2024—until now.
Google surprises Pixel 5a users with a final update
Google is rolling out a minor new update for the Pixel 5a, three months after its software support ends. The update includes various fixes related to adaptive brightness, Bluetooth routing, and media player notification. Google has a history of releasing minor bug-fixing updates for Pixel devices a few months after they reach their end of life.
And that's a wrap: Google Pixel 5a receives its final update
After completing the Pixel 5a's full three-year software update cycle, Google is now releasing what appears to be the final update for the phone.
Google’s Fan-Favorite Pixel 5a Gets Its Final Update
The Google Pixel 5a has reached end of life and is now getting its final update after a beautiful long run of over 3 years.
Pixel 5a Gets November Patch, Reaches End of Update Road
As of August, Google is no longer listed as supporting the Pixel 5a with either major OS upgrades or monthly/quarterly security updates. The phone has essentially reached the end of the road in terms of updates,
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