After months of beta testing, it was in September that Google released the stable version of Android 10 for select devices. As of , even with the release of Android 11 and Android 12 around the corner , Android 10 continues to be the most used version of Android as of this writing.
In this article, we take a look at how you can install Android 10 on your device in case you're still running an older version of Android on your phone.
Google officially released Android 10 in September , and it was initially available for several Google Pixel devices. Other smartphones that were included in the list of phones that got the first taste of Android 10 included Xiaomi's Redmi K20 Pro in select markets and the Essential Phone. The OnePlus7T - announced in the same month - was the first new phone to roll out with Android 10 pre-installed.
Android 10 bought several improvements over Android 9, including a completely revamped gesture-based navigation system and much sought-after support for system-wide dark mode. There were several improvements made on the privacy aspects, with users getting control on restricting apps access to location and other data.
Android 10 also - for the first time on Android - bought the scoped storage system that essentially prohibits apps from accessing files unrelated to them without explicit user consent. Android 10, since its release nearly two years ago, has been succeeded by Android 11 , which as of this writing, is the newest stable version of Android. As of January , more than 43 percent of Android devices were running software based on Android While handsets from most major smartphone brands have already been updated to Android 10 and beyond, this guide could be useful for you in case you have an old 3 or 4-year-old smartphone that is still running Android 8 or Android 9.
If you're using a fairly new device that is around a year old , chances are your phone is already running Android In case you have a smartphone that was released in , you will need to get in touch with your manufacturer to know if an official update to Android 10 is available for your device.
We have a separate section below where we tell you how to install Android 10 and how to check the Android version your phone is running. As mentioned earlier, the deployment of Android 10 on most major devices released since late and has already been completed, and chances are high your smartphone already runs Android Once you have checked if your phone is already on Android 10, the only thing you need to worry about is to look for monthly security patches that Google issues for Android.
Make sure you check for software updates at least once a month so that your phone is always updated to the latest version of Android available to you. Note that if you own flagship handsets released in , your device, too should ideally be receiving an official update to Android However, the issuance of Android updates is highly dependent on your manufacturer, and you are at their mercy to receive periodic software updates.
The easiest way to install Android 10 on your device is to go the official route and check for OTA updates released by your smartphone manufacturer. In case you are using a fairly old phone that is still running Android 9, and you have read that an official update to Android 10 was released for your phone, you will almost certainly receive the official update.
Here's what you need to do. The first thing is to learn how to check your Android version and then check for updates. To do that, please ensure that your smartphone is connected to a stable Wi-Fi network and has at least 60 percent charge.
If it says Android 10 or Android 11 , you no longer need to "install" Android 10 since you are already using it or are on an even newer version. If you have a really old phone and have figured that it is still running Android 9, repeat the same steps as above and tap on the Check for updates option.
In case your device manufacturer has issued newer updates for your device, you will ideally receive a notification saying that a newer version is available for your device. At times, you may be required to download and install now or more software updates to finally get to the latest software version available for your phone.
You can do the same procedure for devices already on Android 10 or Android 11 to check and see if newer updates are available for your device. In case your smartphone does not show any fresh updates even after checking repeatedly, and you are sure the internet connection is fine as well. It is quite likely that your phone isn't eligible for Android 10 or the hardware is simply too old.
The only resort left now is to check for alternate custom ROMs that may be available for your device. However, the world of custom ROMs and unlocked bootloaders is recommended only for users who have the technical know-how to do it. General consumers should ideally stay away from them just to be on the safer side. However, if you would like to tinker with manual Android installation techniques on an older eligible smartphone lying around, these steps could be useful for you.
Android 10 gives you the tools to find that balance. For getting in the zone and blocking out distractions. Focus mode lets you select apps to pause temporarily. So if you want to turn off a distracting app to get something done, all you have to do is tap.
An Android device using focus mode to select Youtube, News, and Gmail apps and designate as distracting. Focus mode pulling down and activating from the top of the home screen, temporarily blocking notifications from Youtube, News, and Gmail apps. Help guide your kids as they learn, play and explore online.
You can set screen time limits, view app activity, manage apps and content restrictions, and see where they are. Android has new features across everything from your camera to your settings. Live Caption With a single tap, Live Caption automatically captions videos, podcasts and audio messages—even stuff you record yourself. Hearing aid support Android 10 now has built-in support for streaming media and calls directly to hearing aids.
Using bluetooth low energy so that you can stream all week. Live Transcribe Real-time transcriptions for the world around you. Now with sound events that show you when someone is clapping, a dog is barking, someone is whistling and more. Sound Amplifier Filter out background noise and amplify sound according to frequencies personalized to your hearing. Now as a standalone app with a sound visualizer so you can see the sound going on around you.
Accessibility Timeouts Give yourself more time to interact with your device features. Like the control panel, volume control and more. Dynamic depth New file format to capture, store, and share depth photos including AR across Android.
Monochrome camera support New camera type support which enables app developers to get monochrome output natively on devices that list this capability. Privacy improvements Some camera characteristics now require camera permissions prior to being accessed. Recommended stream configurations Developers will be able to poll preferable stream configurations on devices that list this capability. Secure camera framework Enables phone manufacturers to transport camera frames in a secure manner.
Site timers In addition to setting app timers, you can see how you spend your time and set daily limits for individual websites. All within the same Digital Wellbeing dashboard. Focus mode For getting in the zone and minimizing distractions. Improved provisioning tools for the work profile You can now provision directly into a work profile right from the setup wizard.
Device admin for enterprise deprecation The removal of device admin for enterprise purposes enables more private and secure offerings such as the work profile. Separate input method for work and personal You can now use your favorite keyboard in the personal profile while IT can require a separate input method for the work profile.
Suggested actions in notifications Android can now generate suggested replies and actions for all messaging notifications. And developers will be able to opt out or supply their own suggestions. New emojis Android 10 introduces 65 new emojis, including gender-inclusive designs for emoji like haircut, weightlifting and sauna. Improved sharesheet It is now quicker and easier to share content from apps with your contacts.
You can also preview content before you send it. Adaptive Battery improvements Launched in Android 9, this feature uses machine learning to predict which apps you'll use in the next few hours and which you likely won't, so your phone only spends battery power on the apps you care about. New location controls and reminder You now have more control over how, or if, your location data is shared. When an app asks permission to access your location information, you can now award it access all the time, while the app is in use, or deny it access.
Read the general instructions for how to flash a system image to your device. This approach can be useful when you need more control over testing, such as for automated testing or regression testing. You can use any device from our ecosystem of partners for development and testing on Android It's important to make sure the device you use is certified to provide official support for Android For device availability and official support for Android 10, please check with your device manufacturer or a carrier store in your region.
For support on your device, visit the device manufacturer's support site. If you don't have access to a hardware device that can run Android 10, we recommend setting up an Android Emulator for development and testing. Configuring the Android Emulator to run Android 10 is a great solution for exploring new features and APIs and testing with Android 10 behavior changes.
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