These Popular Motorola Phones Are Losing Software Support In 2026

All Android phones have an "end-of-life" date, which is the date when they stop receiving software support, including new Android releases and security updates. This date isn't secret, as most smartphone vendors have specific support timelines for their handsets, based on various factors, including market and device type. These dates are generally public, as vendors typically reveal how many years of software updates a device is supposed to receive. With that in mind, Motorola handset owners should know that various popular Motorola handsets are either scheduled to lose software support by the end of 2026 or have stopped receiving updates earlier in the year.

The number of Motorola devices is significant and includes entry-level, mid-range, and high-end devices. Some of these handsets will lose software support in August or September, while others will reach end-of-life in December. Here's the list of Motorola handsets that are about to lose software support, as of August 17, 2026:

• 2022 Motorola Edge: August 2026
• 2023 Moto G14: August 2026
• 2022 Motorola Edge 30 Ultra: September 2026
• 2023 Motorola Edge: September 2026
• 2024 Moto G45 5G: September 2026
• 2023 Moto G73 5G (U.S. version): December 2026
• 2023 Moto G53s 5G: December 2026
• 2023 Moto G53Y 5G: December 2026
• 2023 Moto G53J 5G: December 2026
• 2024 Moto E15: December 2026
• 2024 Moto G05: December 2026
• 2024 Moto G15: December 2026
• 2024 Moto G15 Power: December 2026

Phones that reach their end-of-life date can still be used after they stop receiving software updates, but owners should be aware of the risks. A phone that's not receiving the latest updates may present an increased security risk, potentially exposing users to data breaches. This isn't about the lack of support for major Android releases and new features, but rather, the security updates that Google and smartphone vendors release periodically to patch newly discovered vulnerabilities in the phone's software that hackers can exploit. For example, an Android phone that won't receive additional major Android updates but will be supported for security updates is safer than one that completely stops receiving updates.

In addition to the models mentioned above, several other Motorola handsets reached their end-of-life date earlier in 2026, as follows:

• 2023 Moto G23: January 2026
• 2023 Moto G13: January 2026
• 2023 Moto G73 5G (EMEA version): January 2026
• 2024 Moto G04: January 2026
• 2023 Moto G Power 5G: April 2026
• 2023 Moto G Stylus: April 2026
• 2023 Moto G 5G: May 2026
• 2023 Moto G Stylus 5G: June 2026

Consumers who own these devices may have a way to extend software support for these now-unsupported devices, but that means installing an unofficial Android operating system like LineageOS on supported Motorola devices. Other unofficial, custom Android versions also exist, and they may offer additional years of Android and software support. However, the process of installing custom Android builds may be more difficult for some owners. Also, not all Motorola phones that lose official software update support will be supported by Android custom ROM developers.

The Motorola phones that have lost or are about to lose software support in 2026 were supported for anywhere between two and four years, as seen above. Many of these devices are probably usable, and it's likely that the more recent handsets, such as Motorola phones released in 2024, still have batteries in good condition. Also, Motorola owners say devices routinely last three to four years. In other words, owners may want to keep some of these devices for another year, if not longer, especially if they're tech-savvy enough to stay away from questionable apps and websites after the security-update support period expires. But the security risks remain, as new software vulnerabilities will not be patched.

Some Motorola handset owners may want to upgrade to a relatively new Motorola smartphone that can offer better software guarantees than the models above. The good news is that Motorola has released new devices in recent years that will be supported for up to seven years. Some Motorola models sold in the European Union also have to be supported for at least five years, in accordance with local laws.

For example, the Moto G75 5G entry-level device was launched in October 2024, and it will receive security updates through October 2030. The mid-range Motorola Edge 70 Fusion+, launched in February 2026, may be an even better proposition, as it's expected to receive its last security updates in November 2031. The Motorola Signature flagship launched in January 2026 will receive security updates through June 2032. Separately, Google and Samsung offer some of the best software guarantees in the industry, supporting Pixel and select Galaxy devices for up to seven years of Android releases and seven years of security updates.