How to Check What Android Version You Have

Last Updated: January 11, 2023 Tested

This wikiHow teaches you how to find out what version of the Android operating system is running on your phone or tablet. The names of the menu options may be a little different depending on your Android, but the steps are pretty simple once you know what you're looking for.

Things You Should Know

You'll need to know your Android version for a lot of different reasons, like troubleshooting or finding features.
To see what version of Android you're using, go to "Settings > About phone/device > Software Information/Android Version.
Android usually nicknames their software versions as a sweet treat, like Jelly Bean or Pie, but Android 10 and 11 are just Android 10 and 11.

Steps

1
Open your Android's Settings
. You'll find the Settings app, which has a gear-shaped icon, in your app list.
2
Tap About phone or About device. You may have to scroll down to see one of these two options.
- If you don't see either option, tap System first.
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Tap Software Information or Android Version. Because all Androids are different, the option name you see will vary. ^{[1]
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- On some Androids, you won't have to tap Software Information or Android Version—instead, you'll just see the version on the About screen.
4
Look for the "Android version" section of the page. You will see the version number, such as "Android 11," beneath or beside "Android version."
5
Learn the name of your Android version (optional). Many Android versions have names other than the number you see next to "Android version." Knowing this name can help you when contacting support, downloading apps, or learning about your phone or tablet's update schedule.
- Android 11 and Android 10 are just called "Android 11" and "Android 10."
- Android 9.x is called Android Pie.
- Android 8.x is called Android Oreo.
- Android 7.x is called Android Nougat.
- Android 6.0 is called Android Marshmallow.
- Android 5.0 is called Android Lollipop.
- Android 4.4 and 4.44 is called Android Kit Kat.
- Android 4.1 through 4.3.1 is called Android Jelly Bean.
- Android 4.0 through 4.04 is called Android Ice Cream Sandwich.

Community Q&A

Question

How do I put music on my Android?

Community Answer

Connect your Android device to your computer using a USB cable, then enable file transfer by unlocking the Android device and opening the device on your "My Computer" panel. Then, just copy and paste the files you want over.
Question

I have a Samsung Android version 6.0.1. Would it be compatible with the Gear VR?

Community Answer

Yes, the Gear VR is compatible on Samsung flagship smartphones as far back as the Galaxy S6/S6 Edge.
Question

What do I do if I bought an s7 Samsung and the version says 6.0?

Community Answer

That's normal, Samsung hasn't released 7.0 yet. There should be an update soon.