Learn when you'll get software updates on Google Pixel phones

Below are software update guarantees for Pixel phones. If you have another Android device, contact your manufacturer or carrier for update info. If you have a Nexus device, learn about Android updates on Nexus.

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 2 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.

Important: Pixel updates for 7 years from when the device first became available on the Google Store in the US.

Your Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, and Pixel 9 Pro Fold comes with 7 years of OS and security updates, and may also include new and upgraded features with Feature Drops.

Important: Pixel updates for 7 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 7 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 & Pixel 8 Pro	October 2030	October 2030

Pixel 6 and later phones, including Fold, will get updates for at least 5 years from when the device first became available on the Google Store in the US. These updates include security, software, and may also include Pixel drops. 

Pixel 4, 4 XL, 4a, 4a (5G), 5, and 5a (5G) phones get Android version updates and security updates for at least 3 years from when the device first became available on the Google Store in the US.

The following Pixel phones no longer receive Android version updates and security updates:

• Pixel 3a & Pixel 3a XL
• Pixel 3 & Pixel 3 XL
• Pixel 2 & Pixel 2 XL
• Pixel 1 & Pixel 1 XL

This page is about Pixel software updates. For warranty information, go to the Hardware Warranty Center.

How to check & 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.

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