Track Android OS releases, monthly security bulletin lifecycles, and EOL dates for all Google Pixel models.
Google sets the benchmark for first-party Android maintenance with 7 years of full OS upgrades, monthly security bulletins, and quarterly Pixel Feature Drops starting from the Pixel 8 generation.
Select your specific model to inspect build versions, patch history, and support status.
Google sets the benchmark for first-party Android maintenance with 7 years of full OS upgrades, monthly security bulletins, and quarterly Pixel Feature Drops starting from the Pixel 8 generation.
Open Settings on your Google Pixel phone, scroll down to 'Software update' or 'System' > 'System update', and tap 'Download and install' or 'Check for update'.
When a device reaches End of Life (EOL), it stops receiving monthly Android security patches and major OS upgrades. The phone continues to function, but becomes increasingly vulnerable to newly discovered security exploits over time.