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Open Settings
Tap Settings on the Home screen.
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- Open Settings. Tap Settings on the Home screen. Pixel Settings opens.
- Open System. Scroll down and tap System. The System screen opens with Software updates in the list.
- Open Software updates. Tap Software updates or System update—use the label shown on your Pixel. The Software updates screen opens with a Check for update button.
- Check for updates. Tap Check for update, then follow the status shown on your phone. The Pixel checks for an available update.
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Update your Android version on your Pixel phone
Published by Google Help. Shows the official Pixel path through Settings, System, and Software updates.
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- Step 1
Open Settings
Tap Settings on the Home screen.
You should now see: Pixel Settings opens.
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Open System
Scroll down and tap System.
You should now see: The System screen opens with Software updates in the list.
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Open Software updates
Tap Software updates or System update—use the label shown on your Pixel.
You should now see: The Software updates screen opens with a Check for update button.
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Check for updates
Tap Check for update, then follow the status shown on your phone.
You should now see: The Pixel checks for an available update.
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