Which Android version do I have?
IF you don't have an iPhone then chances are your smartphone is an Android.
The operating system is owned by Google and is thought to have the biggest market share across the globe.
How to check which Android version you have
You can check which version of Android your device has by going to settings.
From here, type System Advanced, then find System Update.
Most people have their mobile set to automatically download updates as they're released.
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How to update your Android phone
Google usually alerts you to any updates.
But you can check manually by going to About Phone, followed by Check for updates.
Which Android versions are still maintained by Google?
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All good things come to an end and Android is no different.
Android is currently at version 12, with an Android 13 beta in testing due to launch properly later this year.
The previous versions still maintained include:
- Android 10
- Android 11
- Android 12
Which Android versions have been blocked by Google?
Anything before Android 10 is no longer supported by Google.
This means no security patches are rolled out, making them a potential security risk.
These include:
- Android Pie
- Android Oreo
- Android Nougat
- Android Marshmallow
- Android Lollipop
- Android KitKat
- Android Jelly Bean
- Android Ice Cream Sandwich
- Android Honeycomb
- Android Gingerbread
- Android Froyo
- Android Eclair
- Android Donut
- Android Cupcake
- Android 1.1 Petit Four
- Android 1.0
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