The latest version of Android is Android 11. Having dropped the sweet names for something that’s more simplistic (it was going to be Red Velvet Cake), Google released Android 11 on 8 September, following a period in beta.
You can take a look at what theAndroid 11 update brings right here.
To find out when, specifically, you will get the update and be able to try all the new features yourself, keep reading.
Android 11 for Pixel devices
The Android 11 public beta started on 11 June, but was released to the public on 8 September, which is when the update is made available to Pixel devices. Note that the original Pixel has been excluded from this list, so that’s reached the end of its life.
The following devices can now be updated to Android 11 from 8 September:
ThePixel 5and thePixel 4a 5Gare expected to launch with Android 11 out of the box later in the year.
Android 11 for other Android devices
Now that Google has pushed the final version of Android 11, the race is on for manufacturers to get that on their devices as soon as they can. Some companies have confirmed updates are coming, some - like Xiaomi, Oppo, OnePlus and Realme - were on the beta programme and Google has said they will have Android 11 on select devices from day 1.
The Android update process can take a long time. Manufacturers target flagship devices first and the roll-out across all devices is expected to take many months, if not years.
Here’s everything we know about updates to Android 11, and we’re keeping track of new information as it becomes known. If a brand isn’t onthe list, it’s because that brand has not said anything about updates so far.
Asus Android 11 update
Asus isn’t the fastest when it comes to updates, but there has been some progress.
LG Android 11 update
LG has been quiet on the update front, but did confirm the Android 11 beta for the LG Velvet. We’ve now seen a further timelinefrom LG Germanyand a commitment to update devices despite the company shutting down its smartphone business.
Microsoft Android 11 update
Microsoft hasconfirmedthat it will be updating the Surface Duo to Android 11 in summer 2021.
Motorola Android 11 update
Motorola haspublishedan extensive list of devices that will be getting the update to Android 11. There’s no definite timeline, but on 21 August 2025, Motorola said that these devices would be updated in “the coming months.”
Nokia Android 11 update
Nokia’s record with updates was good, but seems to have slipped for Android 11.
Nokia’s two OS version promise should mean that anything launched on Android 9 Pie should be eligible for Android 11. The company confirmed the following revised timeline in May 2021:
OnePlus Android 11 update
OnePlus has been good with updates and there was an Android 11 dev preview available on the OnePlus 8, so it’s no surprise that OnePluspushed its open betaon 8 September too. OxygenOS 11 will include a UI update, always-on display and an improved dark mode, along with Android 11 features and thatroll-out has started. OnePlus hasconfirmeddelays to the OnePlus 7 models, but has confirmed Nord models will be getting the update. The OnePlus 8T launched with Android 11.
These are the devices we expect to get the update include:
Oppo Android 11 update
Oppo has also been working closely with Google and has aColorOS 11 betarunning on a number of devices. The companyofficially launched ColorOS 11 on 14 September, the new software that’s based on Android 11.
The following timeline has been confirmed:
Realme Android 11 update
Realme is likely to follow a similar path to Oppo, with a closed beta for testing already rolling out. The update will come with Realme UI 2.0 and the companyhas confirmedwhich devices will get that software updates:
Redmi Android 11 update
Redmi is part of the Xiaomi family, so where Xiaomi goes, Redmi follows - but in more affordable style. Redmi had a couple of devices that included in the beta testing and likely to get the full treatment quickly in the future.
Samsung Android 11 update
Samsung doesn’t feel the need to update rapidly and in the past has been slow - but it does have a huge number of phones, many of which would, technically, be eligible, because Samsung offers 2 years of updates, while Samsung has alsocommitted to 3 years of updates on some devices. The first device to get Android 11 is confirmed to be the Samsung Galaxy S20 series, which Samsung says will arrive “later this year”, i.e., in 2020 and it will come as part of One UI 3.0. Some devices have been detailed on atimeline for Egypt(viaTizenHelp), we suspect it will be a similar global picture.
All the following devices quality for updates:
Sony Xperia Android 11 update
Sony has confirmed something of an Android 11 schedule for its devices, according to a report onXperia Blog:
Vivo Android 11 update
Vivo has put forward a timeline for the Android 11 FunTouch OS beta, giving an idea of when we might be able to see updates on its devices.
Xiaomi Android 11 update
Xiaomi looks as though it’s trying to fill Huawei’s shoes globally and it was part of the Android 11 beta. Xiaomi pushed Android 11 in beta forms quickly, but has now started the roll-out of stable MIUI 12 with Android 11 - and has announced MIUI 12.5 which will power phones in 2021, starting with the Mi 11. There will be a beta for MIUI 12.5 for some recent devices.
