Hello everyone, today we will discuss how to find out the Android version on your phone. This information is typically needed to install custom software or reflash your device. Generally, the information is easily accessible, but it can be more challenging to locate on factory firmware of well-known brands like Samsung, Xiaomi, Oppo, OnePlus, Nokia, Sony, and others. If the standard method fails to provide you with the information you need, there are workarounds available.
In this article, we will explore all possible methods to find out what Android version is installed on your phone. If you have any questions or would like to add something, please feel free to leave a comment, and I will do my best to respond and assist.
Method 1: Through the Settings
In 99% of firmware versions, you can find out the Android system directly in the settings. The most important thing is to find the correct item. Let’s use MIUI as an example, which is installed on Xiaomi, but I will provide marks for other operating systems as well. You can simply focus on the logic of the name of each menu item.
First, click on the gear icon to access “Settings”. In some firmware versions, you may find the information immediately in this window. However, in most cases, you need to go to the “About phone” section, which may also be called “About”, “Phone info”, “System”, or “About”. Sometimes the section is at the very top, and sometimes it is at the end of the list. Try to find it.
If you have a Samsung Galaxy, you need to go to the “Software Information” subsection. In some operating systems, the subsection may be called “About System”.
Next, locate the item “Android version”. Here, you may see only one digit or the full name of the version.
If your smartphone has unknown or Chinese firmware, this information may be even harder to find. In this case, you can try using the second method.
Method 2: Third-Party Apps
In this section, I will explain how to find out the Android version on your phone if you cannot find this information in the OS settings. The easiest way to do this is to use third-party programs. I will list the names of the applications, and you can find them in the Google Play Store. Once you have downloaded and launched the program, follow the instructions below:
AIDA64:
AIDA64 is an excellent application that displays all the possible characteristics of your device. To find the Android version, open the “Android” item and locate the “Android version” line.
Geekbench:
Geekbench is typically used to test the hardware of a smartphone. To see the OS version, go to the “CPU” tab.
CPU-X:
CPU-X is a similar application to CPU-Z, which is used on computers. Like AIDA64, CPU-X shows the full characteristics of the OS and phone. After launching the app, click on the “System” inscription and look for the “Operating system” item to find the version.
Please feel free to suggest additional applications in the comments. That’s all for now. See you on Androidask!
