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. Tip: Updates can be large and may take some time. Before you update: Connect to Wi-Fi Charge your device to at least 75% Check your Android device’s version Open your device's Settings app. Tap About phone or About tablet Android version . Find info about your: Android version Android security update Google Play system update Build number Android version Android security update Google Play system update Get the latest Android updates for your device Update notification When you get a notification, open it and tap the update action. 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. If you cleared your notification or your device wasn’t online: Open your device's Settings app. Tap System Software updates . You can find the update status here. You can find the update status here. Follow the on-screen instructions. If you have a Pixel device, it shows "Software updates" or “System update." If you installed a modified version of Android on your device , you lose some of the security protection that Google provides. To restart the security features provided by Google, reinstall the original Android operating system on your device. Learn more about modified android versions . To restart the security features provided by Google, reinstall the original Android operating system on your device. Learn more about modified android versions .

Fix an updates issue After a software update, your Pixel battery normally drains more than usual as the phone works to download, optimize, and set up the new software. Older devices can’t always run newer Android versions. If you get a "not enough space available" notification, learn how to free up storage on: Other Android devices 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 Tablet Pixel phones and Pixel Tablet install downloaded Android updates in the background. The installed updates become active the next time that you restart your device. Learn how to restart your device . Other Android devices When you'll get Android updates Update schedules vary by device, manufacturer, and mobile carrier. If you have a Pixel phone, learn when you’ll get updates . If you have a Pixel Tablet, learn when you'll get updates . If you have another Android device, contact your manufacturer or carrier for info . Related resources Read Android Security Bulletins Learn about Android 14 Learn about Android 15 Learn about Android 16 Learn about Android 17 Was this helpful? Need more help? Try these next steps: