Learn how to use your Android device and get the most out of Google. Get step-by-step guides and instructional videos on how to set up your phone, customize your settings, and use apps.

When your device system is out of date, you may get a notification to update your device. In your Settings app, you can also find the update status of your device.

You can find your device's Android version number, security update status, and Google Play system status in your Settings app. You'll get notifications when updates are available for your …

Learn more about when your device became available. This includes 5 years of OS and security updates, and may also include new and upgraded features with Pixel Drops.

Follow the on-screen instructions and keep the device close to your phone, tablet, or computer during the update. After you start the update, a progress bar appears on your device and in …

Find out how to update Android apps one at a time, update the Play Store to the latest version, and set apps to update automatically in Google Play.

If you need to manually check for the update from your Settings app, wait to check until at least 24 hours after the time that the update didn't download. To get the latest security update available …

Starting July 8, 2025, your Pixel 6a will automatically receive a mandatory software update to Android 16. This update is necessary to address a potential battery overheating risk in certain …

When you update your apps to the latest version, it gives you access to the latest features and improves app security and stability. How to update the Google Play app

Nov 7, 2021 · Due to the latest device launch, we expect to receive higher contact volume than normal. To check if your question is already answered, go to the Pixel Phone Help Center.