Update schedules vary by device, manufacturer and mobile operator.
- Here are update and support periods for Pixel phones and Nexus devices.
- If you have another Android device, contact your manufacturer or operator for update info.
Note: Older devices can’t always run newer Android versions.
When you'll get Android updates
After the durations below, we can't guarantee updates or continued support.
Android version updates
Pixel phones get the latest version of Android directly from Google.
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 Android version updates for at least 3 years from when the device first became available on the Google Store.
Security updates
Pixel phones get updates for security issues documented in our Public Android Security Bulletins.
Pixel phones get security updates for at least three years from when the device first became available on the Google Store in the US.
If the duration is longer, Pixel 3, Pixel 2 and Pixel (2016) phones get security updates for at least 18 months from when the Google Store last sold the device. Refurbished Pixel 3 phones sold through the Google Store receive software updates until October 2021 only; the 18-month software update guarantee (from date of sale) doesn't apply.
Telephone or online support
Pixel phones get telephone or online support for at least as long as they get security updates.
Minimum update and support periods
|
Phone |
No guaranteed Android version updates after |
No guaranteed security updates after | No guaranteed telephone or online support after |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Pixel 5a (5G) |
August 2024 | August 2024 | August 2024 |
| Pixel 5 | October 2023 | October 2023 | October 2023 |
|
Pixel 4a (5G) |
November 2023 | November 2023 | November 2023 |
|
Pixel 4a |
August 2023 | August 2023 | August 2023 |
|
Pixel 4 XL |
October 2022 | October 2022 | October 2022 |
|
Pixel 4 |
October 2022 | October 2022 | October 2022 |
|
Pixel 3a XL |
May 2022 | May 2022 | May 2022 |
|
Pixel 3a |
May 2022 | May 2022 | May 2022 |
|
Pixel 3 XL |
October 2021 | October 2021 | October 2021 |
|
Pixel 3 |
October 2021 | October 2021 | October 2021 |
|
Pixel 2 XL |
October 2020 | October 2020 | October 2020* |
|
Pixel 2 |
October 2020 | October 2020 | October 2020* |
|
Pixel XL |
October 2018 | October 2019 | October 2019 |
|
Pixel |
October 2018 | October 2019 | October 2019 |
*Pixel 2 Preferred Care customers have telephone support until April 2021.
This page is about Android version updates, security updates, and telephone or online support. For warranty information, see our Warranty Centre.
Android version updates
Nexus devices get the latest version of Android directly from Google.
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.
Nexus devices get Android version updates for at least 2 years from when the device first became available on the Google Store. After 2 years, we can't guarantee more updates.
Security updates
Nexus devices get updates for security issues documented in our Public Android Security Bulletins.
Nexus devices get security updates for at least 3 years from when the device first became available on the Google Store, or at least 18 months from when the Google Store last sold the device, whichever is longer. After that, we can't guarantee more updates.
Telephone or online support
Nexus devices get telephone or online support for at least as long as they get security updates. After that, we can't guarantee continued support.
Minimum update and support periods
|
Device |
No guaranteed Android version updates after |
No guaranteed security updates after | No guaranteed telephone or online support after |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Nexus 6P |
September 2017 | November 2018 | November 2018 |
|
Nexus 5X |
September 2017 | November 2018 | November 2018 |
|
Nexus 9 |
October 2016 | October 2017 | October 2017 |
|
Nexus 6 |
October 2016 | October 2017 | October 2017 |
|
Nexus 5 |
October 2015 | October 2016 | October 2016 |
|
Nexus 7 (2013) |
July 2015 | August 2016 | August 2016 |
|
Nexus 4 |
November 2014 | November 2015 | November 2015 |
|
Nexus 10 |
November 2014 | November 2015 | November 2015 |
|
Nexus 7 (2012) |
June 2014 | June 2015 | June 2015 |
This page is about Android version updates, security updates, and telephone or online support. For warranty information, see our Warranty Centre.
How to check and update your Android version
You can see your device'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. Find out how to see and update your Android version.
