Microsoft Ends Snapdragon 850 Support in Windows 11 After Version 26H2

Microsoft has confirmed that Windows 11 version 26H2 is the last release of Windows 11 that will support PCs powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 850 processor. The company added the notice to the Windows 11 Home and Pro page on its lifecycle website, which now states that "Windows 11, version 26H2 is the last version that will support devices with Snapdragon 850 processors." Snapdragon 850 devices remain eligible for the new release, which Microsoft started rolling out on September 29, 2026.