Android 17 reaches only 1% of active devices four months after release; about 40% of users remain on Android 13 or older
Android 17 has reached only about 1% of active Android devices since its June 2026 release, according to distribution data from heise.de via Android Studio, as reported by Android Authority and ZDNET. Android 16 is now the most widely used version at 25.4%. Android 14 (about 15%) and Android 15 (14.7%) follow, while about 40% of users have not upgraded to Android 14 or later. The article attributes the slow uptake to Android fragmentation, since updates must pass through manufacturers such as Google, Samsung and Nothing. It warns that users on older versions may be exposing themselves and their data to risk. This is industry news with no specific threat, vulnerability or incident.
Detalhes técnicos
- Version distribution: Android 16 at 25.4%, Android 14 at about 15%, Android 15 at 14.7%, Android 13 at 11.8%, Android 11 at 10.1%, and Android 12 at almost 10%.
- Almost 60% of active devices run Android 14 or newer; about 30% run Android 13 or older.
- Android 17 features mentioned: protection against network snooping and SMS blasters, and detection of fake cell towers.
Remediação
- Upgrade to the latest Android version the device supports, since updates bring security improvements.
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Android 17 reaches only 1% of active devices four months after release; about 40% of users remain on Android 13 or older
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Android 17 has reached only about 1% of active Android devices since its June 2026 release, according to distribution data from heise.de via Android Studio, as reported by Android Authority and ZDNET. Android 16 is now the most widely used version at 25.4%. Android 14 (about 15%) and Android 15 (14.7%) follow, while about 40% of users have not upgraded to Android 14 or later. The article attributes the slow uptake to Android fragmentation, since updates must pass through manufacturers such as Google, Samsung and Nothing. It warns that users on older versions may be exposing themselves and their data to risk. This is industry news with no specific threat, vulnerability or incident.
Technical Details
- Version distribution: Android 16 at 25.4%, Android 14 at about 15%, Android 15 at 14.7%, Android 13 at 11.8%, Android 11 at 10.1%, and Android 12 at almost 10%.
- Almost 60% of active devices run Android 14 or newer; about 30% run Android 13 or older.
- Android 17 features mentioned: protection against network snooping and SMS blasters, and detection of fake cell towers.
Remediation
- Upgrade to the latest Android version the device supports, since updates bring security improvements.