You can find your device's Android version number, security update level, and Google Play system level in your Settings app. You'll get notifications when updates are available for you. You can also check for updates.
See which Android version you have
- Open your phone's Settings app.
- Near the bottom, tap System
Advanced
- See your "Android version" and "Security patch level."
Advanced Get the latest Android updates available for you
When you get a notification, open it and tap the update action.
If you cleared your notification or your device has been offline:
- Open your phone's Settings app.
- Near the bottom, tap System
Advanced
- You'll see your update status. Follow any steps on the screen.
Advanced Get security updates & Google Play system updates
Most system updates and security patches happen automatically. To check if an update is available:
- Open your device’s Settings app.
- Tap Security.
- Check for an update:
- To check if a security update is available, tap Security update.
- To check if a Google Play system update is available, tap Google Play system update.
- Follow any steps on the screen.
When you'll get Android updates
Update schedules vary by device, manufacturer, and mobile carrier.
- If you have a Pixel phone or Nexus device, learn when you’ll get updates.
- If you have another Android device, contact your manufacturer or carrier for info.
Important: Older devices can’t always run newer Android versions.
Fix an updates issue
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Let the update automatically try again
If an update starts downloading and doesn't finish, your device will automatically try again over the next few days.
When it tries again, you'll get a notification. Open the notification and tap the update action.
Update Android version for security updates
Pixel phones
Pixel phones install downloaded Android updates in the background. The installed updates become active the next time that you restart your phone. Learn how to restart a Pixel phone.