Need to check your Android version? It's a quick and simple process to see what your phone is running. Here are the simple steps you need to follow.

How to Check Which Version of Android My Phone Is Running. Knowing exactly what version of the Android operating system your device is running can be important for several reasons.

Interestingly, Leopeva64 notes that the auto-verify feature only appears in Edge for Android. Usually, it’s the other way around, with Edge on desktop getting features that don’t come to the mobile ...

Ultimately, the Android version number refers to full updates like Android 13 and 14, while the build number gets into the specifics of when your phone was updated and the software version onboard.

No Android 16 for these devices. See the full list to find out if your device is left out of the next major release.

Whether you're considering upgrading your phone or just need to check compatibility, it's helpful to know what model Android your smartphone runs.

Identity Check will be available on more phones with the Android 16 update. The feature is part of Android's theft protection suite.

Android version updates usually bring new features and design tweaks to your phone. Android 13, for example, will introduce more Material You customization when it launches this fall.

To check which version of an Android device you have, navigate to your phone or tablet's system settings.

Verify Apps, the Android tool that checks new and installed software against a list of known malware, is now a little more transparent.