About Pixel Drops
Pixel phones receive regular software updates that include security enhancements, new features, operating system updates, bug fixes and more.
If you bought your device from the Google Store, updates will typically reach your device within two weeks. If you bought your device elsewhere, updates can take longer.
Pixel phones get updates for security issues documented in our Public Android Security Bulletins.
When you'll get Pixel updates
Pixel 8a, Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 ProImportant: Pixel updates for seven years from when the device first became available on the Google Store in the US.
Your Pixel 8a, Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro comes with seven years of OS and security updates, and may also include new and upgraded features with Feature Drops.
Phone |
Guaranteed Android version updates until at least: |
Guaranteed security updates until at least: |
Pixel 8a | May 2031 | May 2031 |
Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro | October 2030 | October 2030 |
Pixel 6 and later phones, including Fold, will get updates for at least five years from when the device first became available on the Google Store in the US. These updates include security and software, and may also include Pixel Drops.
Phone |
Guaranteed Android version updates until at least: |
Guaranteed security updates until at least: |
Pixel Fold | June 2026 | June 2028 |
Pixel 7a | May 2026 | May 2028 |
Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro |
October 2025 |
October 2027 |
Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro |
October 2024 |
October 2026 |
Pixel 6a |
July 2025 |
July 2027 |
Pixel 4, 4 XL, 4a, 4a (5G), 5 and 5a (5G) phones receive Android version updates and security updates for at least three years from when the device first became available on the Google Store in the US.
Phone |
Guaranteed Android version updates until at least: |
Guaranteed security updates until at least: |
Pixel 5a with 5G |
August 2024 |
August 2024 |
Pixel 5 |
October 2023 |
October 2023 |
Pixel 4a (5G) |
November 2023 |
November 2023 |
Pixel 4a |
August 2023 |
August 2023 |
Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL |
October 2022 |
October 2022 |
- Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL
- Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL
- Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL
- Pixel 1 and Pixel 1 XL
How to check and update your Android version
You can find your Pixel phone’s Android version number and security update level in your Settings app. You'll get notifications when updates are available for you. You can also check for updates. Learn how to find and update your Android version.
Support
Learn how to get help with your Pixel phone.