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	QP1A.191005.007
Pixel 3 XL	10.0.0	QP1A.191005.007
Pixel 3a	10.0.0	QP1A.191005.007
Pixel 3a XL	10.0.0	QP1A.191005.007

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	A102USQS2ASI4
Galaxy A50	9.0.0	A505USQS2ASI3
Galaxy Note 10+	9.0.0	N975USQU1ASHB
Galaxy Note 10	9.0.0	N970USQU1ASHB
Galaxy TAB A	9.0.0	T387R4TYS2BSI1
Galaxy J7 Aura	9.0.0	J737R4TYS4BSH3
Galaxy J3 Aura	9.0.0	J337R4TYS5BSH2
Galaxy Tab S4	9.0.0	T837R4TYS3BSI2
Galaxy® S8	9.0.0	G950USQS6DSI4
Galaxy® S8+	9.0.0	G955USQS6DSI4
Galaxy Note8	9.0.0	N950USQS6DSH4
Galaxy Note9	9.0.0	N960USQU2CSI1
Galaxy S® 10+	9.0.0	G975USQU2BSI4
Galaxy S® 10e	9.0.0	G970USQU2BSI4
Galaxy S® 10	9.0.0	G973USQU2BSI4
Galaxy S® 9	9.0.0	G960USQS6CSH8
Galaxy S® 9+	9.0.0	G965USQS6CSH8

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:
V30™	9.0.0	US99830b
G7 ThinQ™	9.0.0	G710VM20d
G8 ThinQ™	9.0.0	G820UM10d
V40 ThinQ™	9.0.0	X420QM10d

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	PB29-73-81
Z3 Play	9.0.0	PPWS29.183-29-2-3
G7 Play	9.0.0	PPYS29.148-64-4
G6 Play	9.0.0	PPP29.118-57

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-07

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