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.200205.002
Pixel 3 XL	10.0.0	QQ1A.200205.002
Pixel 3a	10.0.0	QQ1A.200205.002
Pixel 3a XL	10.0.0	QQ1A.200205.002
Pixel 4	10.0.0	QQ1B.200205.002
Pixel 4XL	10.0.0	QQ1B.200205.002

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	A102USQS5ATA8
Galaxy A20	9.0.0	A205USQU4ATA9
Galaxy A50	9.0.0	A505USQS4ATA2
Galaxy J3 Aura	9.0.0	J737R4TYU6BTA1
Galaxy J7 Aura	9.0.0	J337R4TYU6BTA1
Galaxy Note8	9.0.0	N950USQS7DTA5
Galaxy Note9	10.0.0	N960USQU3DTAA
Galaxy Note 10	10.0.0	N970USQU2BTA9
Galaxy Note 10+	10.0.0	N975USQU2BTA9
Galaxy TAB A	9.0.0	T387R4TYS3BSL1
Galaxy Tab S4	9.0.0	T837R4TYU4BTA8
Galaxy Tab S5e	9.0.0	T727R4TYS1ATB1
Galaxy Tab S6	9.0.0	T867R4TYS2ATB1
Galaxy® S7	8.0.0	G930R4TYSBCTA2
Galaxy® S7 Edge	8.0.0	G935R4TYSBCTA2
Galaxy® S8	9.0.0	G950USQS7DTA6
Galaxy® S8+	9.0.0	G955USQS7DTA6
Galaxy S® 9	10.0.0	G960USQU7DTA8
Galaxy S® 9+	10.0.0	G965USQU7DTA8
Galaxy S® 10	10.0.0	G973USQU3CTB1
Galaxy S® 10+	10.0.0	G975USQU3CTB1
Galaxy S® 10e	10.0.0	G970USQU3CTB1

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	G710VM20g
G8 ThinQ™	10.0.0	G820UM20b
GPad 5 10.1	9.0.0	T600US10c
K8 Plus	8.1.0	X210ULM22b
K8s	8.1.0	X220QM11c
K40	9.0.0	X420QM20c
Stylo 4	8.0.0	Q710ULM13b
V30™	9.0.0	Q710ULM13a
V40 ThinQ™	9.0.0	X420QM20c

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
E5 Play	8.0.0	OPPS27.91-157-10-6
G7 Play	9.0.0	PPYS29.148-140-1
G6 Play	9.0.0	PPPS29.118-57-7
Z3 Play	9.0.0	PPWS29.183-29-2-8

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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