Below are software update guarantees for Pixel phones. If you have another Android device, contact your manufacturer or carrier for update info. If you have a Nexus device, learn about Android updates on Nexus.
About Pixel updates
Pixel phones receive regular software updates that include security enhancements, new features, operating system updates, bug fixes, and more.
If you bought your device from the Google Store, updates will typically reach your device within 2 weeks. If you bought your device elsewhere, updates can take longer.
Pixel phones get updates for security issues documented in our Public Android Security Bulletins.
When you'll get Pixel updates
Pixel 8 and 8 Pro will get updates for at least 7 years.
| Phone | Guaranteed Android version updates until at least: | Guaranteed security updates until at least: |
| Pixel 8 & Pixel 8 Pro | October 2030 | October 2030 |
Pixel 7a, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro & Pixel Fold
Pixel 6 and later phones, including Fold, will get updates for at least 5 years from when the device first became available on the Google Store in the US. These updates include security, software, and may also include feature drops.
| Phone | Guaranteed Android version updates until at least: | Guaranteed security updates until at least: |
| Pixel Fold | June 26, 2026 | June 25, 2028 |
| Pixel 7a | May 8, 2026 | May 7, 2028 |
| Pixel 7 & Pixel 7 Pro | October 2025 | October 2027 |
| Pixel 6 & Pixel 6 Pro | October 2024 | October 2026 |
| Pixel 6a | July 2025 | July 2027 |
Pixel 5a (5G), Pixel 5, Pixel 4a (5G), Pixel 4a, Pixel 4 XL & Pixel 4
Pixel 4, 4 XL, 4a, 4a(5G), 5, and5a (5G) phones get Android version updates and security updates for at least 3 years from when the device first became available on the Google Store in the US.
| Phone | Guaranteed Android version updates until at least: | Guaranteed security updates until at least: |
| Pixel 5a with 5G | August 2024 | August 2024 |
| Pixel 5 | October 2023 | October 2023 |
| Pixel 4a (5G) | November 2023 | November 2023 |
| Pixel 4a | August 2023 | August 2023 |
| Pixel 4 & Pixel 4 XL | October 2022 | October 2022 |
The following Pixel phones no longer receive Android version updates and security updates:
- Pixel 3a & Pixel 3a XL
- Pixel 3 & Pixel 3 XL
- Pixel 2 & Pixel 2 XL
- Pixel 1 & Pixel 1 XL
This page is about Pixel software updates. For warranty information, go to the Hardware Warranty Center.
How to check & update your Android version
You can find your Pixel phone’s Android version number and security update level in your Settings app. You'll get notifications when updates are available for you. You can also check for updates. Learn how to find and update your Android version.
Support
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