About Pixel Drops
Pixel phones receive regular software updates that include new features, security enhancements, operating system updates, bug fixes, and more.
Updates roll out gradually, and are dependent on carrier and device. It may take a few weeks for the update to arrive on your device. You'll get a notification once the update is ready to install. To manually check your phone for updates:
- Open your device's Settings app.
- Tap System
Software update.
Software update.You'll find your update status. Follow any steps on the screen.
For more info about security updates, learn more at Pixel Security Bulletins.
How long you'll get Pixel updates
Pixel 8 and later phones
Pixel 8 and later phones will get updates for 7 years starting from when the device first became available on the Google Store in the US.
This includes 7 years of OS and security updates, and may also include new and upgraded features with Pixel Drops.
These phones are:
- Pixel 9 Pro Fold
- Pixel 9 Pro XL
- Pixel 9 Pro
- Pixel 9
- Pixel 8a
- Pixel 8 Pro
- Pixel 8
These phones, including Pixel Fold, will get updates for 5 years starting from when the device first became available on the Google Store in the US.
This includes 5 years of OS and security updates, and may also include new and upgraded features with Pixel Drops.
These phones are:
- Pixel Fold
- Pixel 7a
- Pixel 7 Pro
- Pixel 7
- Pixel 6 Pro
- Pixel 6
- Pixel 6a
The following Pixel phones no longer receive Android version updates and security updates:
- Pixel 5a with 5G
- Pixel 5
- Pixel 4a (5G)
- Pixel 4a
- Pixel 4 & Pixel 4 XL
- 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.