Surfshark discontinued support for older Android systems

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 app officially supports devices running Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) and newer versions. 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:

The supported systems will change with new releases. This information was provided in January 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. 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:

• Manual WireGuard connection;
• Manual OpenVPN connection; 
• Router connections.