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	QQ2A.200501.001.B2
Pixel 3 XL	10.0.0	QQ2A.200501.001.B2
Pixel 3a	10.0.0	QQ2A.200501.001.B2
Pixel 3a XL	10.0.0	QQ2A.200501.001.B2
Pixel 4	10.0.0	QQ2A.200501.001.B2
Pixel 4XL	10.0.0	QQ2A.200501.001.B2

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	A102USQS6ATD5
Galaxy A20	9.0.0	A205USQS5ATB4
Galaxy A50	10.0.0	A505USQU5BTD2
Galaxy J3 Aura	9.0.0	J337R4TYS7BTC1
Galaxy J7 Aura	9.0.0	J737R4TYS7BTC1
Galaxy Note8	9.0.0	N950USQU7DTC1
Galaxy Note9	10.0.0	N960USQU4DTC6
Galaxy Note 10	10.0.0	N970USQS3CTD3
Galaxy Note 10+	10.0.0	N975USQS3CTD3
Galaxy® S7	8.0.0	G930R4TYSBCTA2
Galaxy® S7 Edge	8.0.0	G935R4TYSBCTA2
Galaxy® S8	9.0.0	G950USQS7DTB3
Galaxy® S8+	9.0.0	G955USQS7DTB3
Galaxy S® 9	10.0.0	G960USQS7DTD1
Galaxy S® 9+	10.0.0	G965USQS7DTD1
Galaxy S® 10	10.0.0	G973USQS3DTD5
Galaxy S® 10+	10.0.0	G975USQS3DTD5
Galaxy S® 10e	10.0.0	G970USQS3DTD5
Galaxy S20 5G	10.0.0	G981USQU1ATCT
Galaxy S20 Plus 5G	10.0.0	G986USQU1ATCT
Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G	10.0.0	G988USQU1ATCT
Galaxy TAB A	9.0.0	T387R4TYU3BTC1
Galaxy Tab S4	9.0.0	T837R4TYS4BTC1
Galaxy Tab S5e	9.0.0	T727R4TYS1ATB1
Galaxy Tab S6	9.0.0	T867R4TYS2ATB1

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	G710VM20i
G8 ThinQ™	10.0.0	G820UM20c
GPad 5 10.1	9.0.0	T600US10d
K8 Plus	8.1.0	X210ULM22d
K8s	8.1.0	X220QM11d
K40	9.0.0	X420QM20d
Stylo 4	8.0.0	Q710ULM13c
V30™	9.0.0	Q710ULM13a
V40 ThinQ™	9.0.0	V405UA20f

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	PPBS29.73-81-9
E5 Play	8.0.0	OPPS27.91-157-10-11
G6 Play	9.0.0	PPPS29.118-57-11
G7 Play	9.0.0	PPYS29.148-140-6
Z3 Play	9.0.0	PPWS29.183-29-2-12

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-16

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