Check & update your Android version

You can find your device's Android version number, security update status, and Google Play system status in your Settings app. You'll get notifications when updates are available for your device. You can also check for updates.

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Tip: Updates can be large and may take some time. Before you update:

• Connect to Wi-Fi

• Charge your device to at least 75%

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Check your Android device’s version

1. Open your device's Settings app.

2. Tap About phone > Android version.

3. Find info about your:

   • Android version

   • Android security update

   • Google Play system update

   • Build number

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Get the latest Android updates for your device

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Update notification

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When you get a notification, open it and tap the update action.

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Check for updates in the Settings app

If you cleared your notification or your device was offline, you can also download new software, security, and Play Store updates from the Settings app. Most system updates and security patches install automatically.

When you get a notification, open it and tap the update button.

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If you cleared your notification or your device wasn’t online:

1. Open your device's Settings app.

2. Tap System > Software updates.

   • You can find the update status here.

3. Follow the on-screen instructions.

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Fix an updates issue

Important:​

• Older devices can’t always run newer Android versions.