If you are an Android smartphone user, then you may be a little disappointed to read this news. Actually, due to a decision of Google, crores of old smartphones are going to become junk. Google is going to stop supporting security updates in some of its old Android versions. If you are running Android 12 or 12L operating system, then there is big and important news for you. Google has stopped providing security updates on these versions. This means that now the security of your smartphone is at risk and it can become an easy target for hackers.

Why did Google take this decision?

Google gives update support to every Android version only for a few years. Usually, this period is 3 to 4 years. Android 12 and 12L have now crossed this limit, so Google is stopping sending security updates for these versions.

What will be the effect?

Stopping security updates means that the protection of the phone will be reduced.

Bugs may increase in the phone, which can slow down its performance.

Your data, passwords, banking apps, and online payments may now be at risk.

Hackers like to target older operating systems because they lack security.

Check your version
If you are using a phone running on Android 12 or 12L, then be alert now. Your device may no longer be eligible for new updates.

Google sends security updates every month so that users' devices remain safe. These updates protect the phone from viruses, malware, and other cyber threats. If updates are not received, the device gradually becomes weak and your data comes at risk.

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