Updating Your Android Software

The Android™ Operating System is fast, intuitive, and has a familiar feel with the integration of popular Google™ services. To get more out of your Android experience we recommend that you always upgrade to the latest available software for your device.

Select your phone brand to learn how to keep it up-to-date:

Google
Samsung
LG
Motorola
Nuu Mobile
Apple

Google

Requirements:
Your device has to be connected to Wi-Fi to download the upgrade

From the Settings menu, select “Advanced.” Then select “System Update.” If an update is available, follow on-screen prompts to install.

Device Name/Model	Android Version	Base Band Version:
Pixel 3	10.0.0	QQ1A.200105.002
Pixel 3 XL	10.0.0	QQ1A.200105.002
Pixel 3a	10.0.0	QQ1A.200105.002
Pixel 3a XL	10.0.0	QQ1A.200105.002
Pixel 4	10.0.0	QQ1B.200105.004
Pixel 4XL	10.0.0	QQ1B.200105.004

Samsung

Requirements:
Your device has to be connected to Wi-Fi to download the upgrade

You have two upgrade options:

Method 1: From the Settings menu, select “Software Updates” Then select “Download and Install.” If an update is available, follow on screen prompts
Method 2: Download Samsung Kies on your computer. Connect your device to the computer using a USB cable and open Kies.

Device Name/Model	Android Version	Base Band Version:
Galaxy A10e	9.0.0	A102USQU4ASK7
Galaxy A20	9.0.0	A205USQU3ASK8
Galaxy A50	9.0.0	A505USQS3ASL3
Galaxy J7 Aura	9.0.0	J737R4TYS5BSL1
Galaxy J3 Aura	9.0.0	J337R4TYS5BSL1
Galaxy Note8	9.0.0	N950USQS7DSL2
Galaxy Note9	9.0.0	N960USQS3CSK1
Galaxy Note 10+	10.0.0	N975USQU2BSLA
Galaxy Note 10	10.0.0	N970USQU2BSLA
Galaxy TAB A	9.0.0	T387R4TYS3BSK2
Galaxy Tab S4	9.0.0	T837R4TYS4BSK1
Galaxy Tab S5e	9.0.0	T727R4TYS1ASL1
Galaxy Tab S6	9.0.0	T867R4TYS2ASL1
Galaxy® S8	9.0.0	G950USQU7DSL3
Galaxy® S8+	9.0.0	G955USQU7DSL3
Galaxy S® 9	9.0.0	G960USQS7CSK5
Galaxy S® 9+	9.0.0	G965USQS7CSK5
Galaxy S® 10+	10.0.0	G975USQS2CSL1
Galaxy S® 10e	10.0.0	G970USQS2CSL1
Galaxy S® 10	10.0.0	G973USQS2CSL1

LG

Requirements:
Your device has to be connected to Wi-Fi to download the upgrade

From settings menu, select “Update Center” then select “Software Update” then select “ If an update is available, follow on screen prompts

Device Name/Model	Android Version	Base Band Version:
G7 ThinQ™	9.0.0	G710VM20e
G8 ThinQ™	9.0.0	G820UM10g
GPad 5 10.1	9.0.0	T600US10b
K8 Plus	8.1.0	X210ULM22b
K8s	8.1.0	X220QM11b
K40	9.0.0	X420QM20b
Stylo 4	8.0.0	X420QM20b
V30™	9.0.0	Q710ULM13a
V40 ThinQ™	9.0.0	V405UA20d

Motorola

Requirements:
Your device has to be connected to Wi-Fi to download the upgrade

From settings menu, select “System” then select “System Updates”. If an update is available, follow on screen prompts

Device Name/Model	Android Version	Build Number:
e6	9.0.0	PPBS29.73-81-4
Z3 Play	9.0.0	PPWS29.183-29-2-5
G7 Play	9.0.0	PPYS29.148-140-1
G6 Play	9.0.0	PPPS29.118-57-5

Nuu Mobile

Requirements:
Your device has to be connected to Wi-Fi to download the upgrade

From settings menu, select “System” then select “System Update” then select “Check for Update”. If an update is available, follow on screen prompts

Device Name/Model	Android Version	Build Number:
A6L-UC	8.1.0	A6LC-UC-15

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