Device Guide

This device guide will help you to determine the type of Android device you have. To find out the version of the Android operating system, open the notification panel and select Settings icon→About device. On some devices, select Software information in About phone to view the firmware version.

Android 12 (S)

Android 12.0

In October 2021, Google released Android 12 with a new system user interface called Material You, privacy and security, and other enhancements.

Android 11 (R)

Android 11.0

In September 2020, Google released Android 11 with improvements to the user interface and navigation, screen recorder, notification history, privacy and security, and other enhancements.

Android 10.x (Q)

Android 10.0

In September 2019, Google released Android 10.0 with improvements to the user interface and navigation, notifications, privacy and security, and other enhancements.

Android 9.x (Pie)

Android 9.0

In August 2018, Google released Android 9.0 with improvements to the user interface, notifications, power management, and other enhancements.

Android 8.x (Oreo)

Android 8.0

In August 2017, Google released Android 8.0 with improvements to notifications, new PIP mode, and other enhancements.

Android 7.x (Nougat)

Android 7.0

In August 2016, Google released Android 7.0 with improvements to the user experience with new split-screen view, Vulkan graphics rendering API, and other enhancements. It includes 7.0, 7.1, and 7.1.1.

Android 6.x (Marshmallow)

Android 6.0

In May 2015, Google released Android 6.0 with improvements to the user experience of Lollipop, a new permissions architecture, and other enhancements. It includes 6.0, and 6.0.1.

Android 5.x (Lollipop)

Android 5.0

In November 2014, Google released Android 5.0 (Lollipop) with the new material design theme. It includes 5.0, 5.0.1, 5.0.2, and 5.1.1.

Android 4.4 (KitKat)

Android 4.4

In November 2013, Google released an improved version of Android 4 for use on both smartphones and tablets.

Android 4.4 (KitKat)

Android 4.4

In November 2013, Google released an improved version of Android 4 for use on both smartphones and tablets.

Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)

Android 4.1

In July 2012, Google released an improved version of Android 4.0 for use on both smartphones and tablets. It includes version 4.1, 4.1.1, 4.1.2, 4.2, and 4.3.

Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)

Android 4.0

In October 2011, Google released a new platform update to the Android operating system for use on both smartphones and tablets. It includes version 4.0, 4.0.2, and 4.0.3.

Android 3.0 (Honeycomb)

Android 3.0

In February 2011, Google released a tablet platform update to the Android operating system. It includes version 3.0, 3.1, and 3.2.

Android 3.0 (Honeycomb)

Android 3.0

In February 2011, Google released a tablet platform update to the Android operating system. It includes version 3.0, 3.1, and 3.2.

Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)

Android 2.3.3

In February 2011, Google released a platform update to the Android operating system. It includes version 2.3, 2.3.2, 2.3.3, 2.3.4, 2.3.5, and 2.3.7.

Android 2.2 (Froyo)

Android 2.2

In May 2010, Google released a platform update version 2.2 to the Android operating system.