In general, Android updates will come from your carrier.
The newer your phone is, the sooner you’ll receive OS updates.
Updating Your Android OS
On a Pixel smartphone, OS updates will appear within days of their release. On most Android smartphones, you can check for system updates in Settings with a download prompt.
Whether you got a notification or went into Settings, you can download and install the update right away . Follow the on-screen prompts.
Before you proceed, there are a few things .
- You cannot connect to Wi-Fi unless you have an unlimited data plan.
- Make sure you have sufficient space on your phone.
- Back up
- battery is at least at 50 percent
When will you get the latest Android Version?
When the latest Android version is available, you’ll receive a notification on an eligible phone.
The older your hardware you’ll have to wait. If it’s old enough, you might not get updates at all.
How to Find Out Which Version of Android you Have .
Finding Your OS Version on a Pixel
The process is a bit different. It depends on the brand of Android phone you have. The interface will vary. It depends on how Android you have.
- Open Settings
- tap System > About phone. On the bottom of the screen, you will see your Android version.