When should you expect to receive the Android 10 update? (Updated May 15)
Officially called Android 10, the next major version of Android launched September 3, 2019. The Android 10 update began rolling out to all Pixel phones, including the original Pixel and Pixel XL , Pixel 2 , Pixel 2 XL , Pixel 3 , Pixel 3 XL , Pixel 3a , and Pixel 3a XL .
What about other devices? Which ones already have Android 10, and which ones are expected to get the update at some point? Read on to find out everything you need to know about the Android 10 update schedule.
Key Android 10 update features
We have a complete overview of all the new features in our Android 10 review . However, you can also check out our video above to see what’s new in Android 10, what new features it brings, all the design tweaks, and much more.
If you’re short on time, here’s a list of features we’ve seen so far:
Improved privacy controls
New gesture navigation
Google Assistant “handles”
Accent colors and theming options
System-wide dark theme
Native screen recording
Native desktop mode
Grouped silent notifications
QR codes to connect to Wi-Fi
Google Pay in the power menu
The feature that has everyone talking isn’t even a feature — it’s a name change. Google is no longer naming its mobile operating system after sweet treats. Instead, the company is moving to version numbers, starting with Android 10. Check out our article to learn more about what caused the change and some of the thinking behind it.
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1. Essential Android 10 update
September 3, 2019: On Twitter, Essential announced Android 10 is now rolling out to the Essential Phone. The company noted the update is rolling out “for select open market customers.” Android 10 should be available for all Essential Phone owners in the coming days.
2. OnePlus Android 10 update
Credit: David Imel / Android Authority
September 3, 2019: On the same day as the official Android 10 launch, OnePlus announced an Android 10 open beta for the OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro. This is not a stable release, but a good first step towards hitting that ETA we mentioned above. More details here.
September 4, 2019: OnePlus has announced that the OnePlus 6 and 6T will get Android 10 by the end of this month. The company also released open beta builds for the two phones, which are “meant to prepare your devices for the Android 10 update” — learn more here .
September 18, 2019: OnePlus has released the second Android 10 open beta update for the OnePlus 7 and 7 Pro. The update appears to mostly involve bug fixes and small design tweaks — learn more here .
September 21, 2019: Great news for all you OnePlus 7 and 7 Pro owners out there. The company is now rolling out the stable version of Android 10 to both...
