What is the Android update strategy for i.MX boards specially for i.MX 8 mini?

[anas_el-hajjaji]

I noticed that for example for i.MX6 Quad (released in 2011), Android 8 is supported. Android 8 is still supported by Google.

If I take today i.MX8 mini that supports Android 9, for how many years I can expect Android versions that are still supported by Google? What is the NXP strategy about Android?

[gusarambula]

Hello Anas El HajjajiI,

Usually the latest two Android versions for a given board are still supported by NXP, but this does not include further updates and patches.

As you can see on the link below, there is usually a couple of Android BSP releases per Android version, but there is not a constant update schedule. You would need to rely on Google’s updates to keep your Android current.

https://www.nxp.com/design/development-boards/i-mx-evaluation-and-development-boards/android-os-for-...

As for when the next Android BSP will be available, there is not a public roadmap or Android releases but your NXP FAE might be able to provide more insight in this regard.

My apologies for the inconvenience.

Regards,