Find out what version of Android OS my device is running

If you're trying to figure out what version of the Android operating system your device is running, there are a couple of ways you can check. You might be trying to download an app that there is a recommended OS version for or trying to get an idea of what features are available for your device. 

How do I know what the version number is called?

S: Versions 12.0 +

R: Versions 11.0 -

Q: Versions 10.0 -

Pie: Versions 9.0 -

Oreo: Versions 8.0 -
Nougat: Versions 7.0 -

Marshmallow: Versions 6.0 -

Lollipop: Versions 5.0 -

Kit Kat: Versions 4.4-4.4.4

Jelly Bean: Versions 4.1-4.3.1

Ice Cream Sandwich: Versions 4.0-4.04

The Android Operating system is software that is developed by Google, and then customised for Samsung devices. The names might sound like gibberish, but they're just named after candy and sweets following the alphabet.

You've probably got your home screen organised just the way you like it, with a nice background and widgets - so it can be tricky to tell the OS just by looking. The easiest way to quickly determine what version of Android your mobile phone is running is to check how the Settings app actually looks. It's largely the same across all devices and it's one of the only apps that hasn't changed over time. Open the Settings app on your phone and compare with the images below to find out what Operating System your device is running: