Check & update your Android version

To troubleshoot software update issues, you can use our self-help flow.

1. Open your device's Settings app.
2. Tap About phone or About tablet Android version.
3. Find your "Android version," "Android security update," and "Build number."

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

If you cleared your notification or your device has been offline:

1. Open your device's Settings app.
2. Tap System Software update. You'll find your update status.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Tip: If you have a Pixel device, it may say "Software updates" or “System update."

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

Most system updates and security patches happen automatically. To check if an update is available:

1. Open your device’s Settings app.
2. Tap Security & privacy System & updates.
   • For security updates, tap Security update.
   • For Google Play system updates, tap Google Play system update.
3. Follow any steps on the screen.

Tip: If you don't find an available update, you can try to restart your phone.

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.