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Vertex AI · Model retirement

gemini-3.6-flash

Stops working (in 28 days)

Calls to the model gemini-3.6-flash on Vertex AI stop working on November 19, 2026.

What to use instead of gemini-3.6-flash

Move to gemini-3.8-flash, recommended by Google.

Facts

API
Vertex AI aiplatform.googleapis.com
Model
gemini-3.6-flash
Kind
Model retirement
Takes effect
November 19, 2026
Calls after that day
Fail
Source
Deprecations page
Last updated

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