Microsoft announces end of support for first generation Surface Duo after just 3 years
Microsoft has announced that support for the first generation of the foldable dual-screen smartphone '
Surface Lifecycle for Android-based devices - Surface Duo | Microsoft Learn
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/surface-duo/surface-lifecycle-android-devices
Microsoft cuts ties with the Surface Duo after just 2 Android version updates | Windows Central
The first generation of Microsoft's foldable two-screen smartphone ``Surface Duo'' was announced in October 2019, and sales
Microsoft begins selling foldable two-screen mobile device ``Surface Duo'' outside the United States - GIGAZINE
Microsoft stipulates on its official page that ``Surface Android devices will receive Android OS and security updates for at least three years from the release date.'' The first generation Surface Duo was released on September 10, 2020, so support will end in exactly three years, which is the minimum period of 'at least three years'.
After September 10, 2023, Microsoft will no longer deliver new Android OS updates or security updates for the first generation Surface Duo. However, the app will continue to be updated, so your device won't become unusable right away.
In addition, the first-generation Surface Duo, which will stop updating its OS after Android 12L , supports third-party ROMs , so it is also possible to install custom versions of Android 13 and 14.
In addition, the scheduled end date of support for `` Surface Duo 2 '' released by Microsoft on October 21, 2021 is scheduled for October 21, 2024 at the time of article creation. However, foreign media Windows Central points out that ``Surface Duo 2 has only received one major Android OS update since its release.''
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