Android 17 is the current major Android platform release as of November 2026. Availability still depends on the phone maker, model, carrier and region, so a supported phone may receive it later than a Pixel.
Quick answer: Open Settings and tap About phone.
What Is the Latest Android Version?
- Open Settings and tap About phone.
- Find Android version to see the installed major release.
- Open System and Software update or System update.
- Install pending security and Google Play system updates as well as major Android updates.
- Check the manufacturer's support page for the model's update commitment.
Before you finish
- The Android version, security patch level and Google Play system update are separate.
- A newer number is not available for every device on the same day.
- Pages claiming Android 18 or Android 21 is currently released are premature.
If the menu is different
Use the search box at the top of Settings and search for the key control in
this guide. Pixel uses Google's labels; Samsung, Motorola, OnePlus and other
manufacturers may move the same control or rename one level of the menu. Check
the support page for your exact model before using a reset or erase command.
Official reference
Android Developers: Android 17. Menu names can differ by phone maker.
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