Surfshark
To ensure you have the best possible experience, we’ve decided to reduce support for older Android operating systems and encourage you to update your devices. Although this change has been in place for a while, we want to take a moment to explain our reasons and address any questions you might have. Let’s explore the details!
What versions are supported?
Our Google play Store app officially supports devices running Android 7.0 (Nougat) and newer versions. While you can still download the Android 6 (Marshmallow) app on our website, we strongly recommend updating your device to a supported version to enjoy the full benefits of our app.
To make it clearer, here’s a list of the versions we support and the ones that stopped receiving the newest app updates:
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Android 16 (Baklava)
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Fully supported with the newest app
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Android 15 (Vanilla Ice Cream)
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Fully supported with the newest app
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Android 14 (Upside Down Cake)
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Fully supported with the newest app
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Android 13 (Tiramisu)
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Fully supported with the newest app
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Android 12 (Snow Cone)
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Fully supported with the newest app
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Android 11 (Red Velvet Cake)
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Fully supported with the newest app
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Android 10 (Quince Tart)
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Fully supported with the newest app
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Android 9 (Pie)
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Fully supported with the newest app
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Android 8 (Oreo)
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Fully supported with the newest app
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Android 7 (Nougat)
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Fully supported with the newest app
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Android 6 (Marshmallow)
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Won’t receive the latest updates on Google Play store.
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Android 5 (Lollipop)
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Won’t receive the latest updates
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The supported systems will change with new releases. This information was provided in September 2026.
Why did we make this change?
As a cybersecurity company, our priority is to ensure the safety of our app and align them with the latest technology.
We utilize Google Play’s automated security tools that prevent hackers from tampering with our app or creating dangerous, fake versions. However, Google only permits these features on apps requiring Android 7 or newer, as these protection tools physically cannot function on Android 6. To keep the vast majority of our users safe from security risks, we have made the decision to upgrade our minimum requirements on Google Play.
Reducing support for legacy systems not only enhances your security but also allows us to accelerate the development and testing of new features and strengthen overall application security.
Improvements sound exciting, but what if you’re using an older Android version? Don’t worry — we have some solutions for you.
What options do you have now?
The safest choice would be updating your software to the latest available version that has all the needed security updates. If you can’t get the newest system updates, Surfshark will be available to you via:
