Android 9 Pie update tracker - When will your phone get it (Updated February 18) - Android
Google announced Android 9 Pie on August 6, 2018, and began rolling it out to Pixel phones the same day. These include the Google Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, and Pixel 2 XL.
But what about other devices? Which ones have already received Android Pie and which ones are expected to get it in the near future? Read on to find out everything you need to know about the Android 9 Pie update schedule, along with how to install Android Pie updates and much more.
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We have a complete overview of all the new features in our Android 9 Pie review. We’d suggest checking out that article to see what’s new in Android Pie, what new features it brings, all the design tweaks, and more.
A week after the official launch of Android 9 Pie, Google announced the Pie version of Android Go. The company claims it’s even smaller, faster, and more secure than the Oreo version. The OS will free up even more space on smartphones, as shown in the image below:
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The Pie version of Android Go also offers faster boot times, security features like verified boot, and a dashboard for tracking data consumption.
Android Pie factory images and OTA files are available on Google’s website. You can also download them via the links below. If you need help sideloading the update manually, check out our handy how to install Android Pie article.
This year, the Android Pie rollout was a bit different from other major OS releases. Thanks to Google’s efforts with Project Treble, seven other phone makers — Nokia, OnePlus, Oppo, Sony, Vivo, Xiaomi, and Essential — were able to enroll their smartphones in the Android Beta program alongside Pixels. A lot of these companies have already released Android Pie for a few of their phones.
You’ll find an overview of the devices that have (or will) receive Android Pie below. We’re constantly updating this post as new updates are launched, so make sure you visit it frequently to stay up to date with all the latest.
August 6, 2018 — Essential has always been extremely fast at issuing Android updates, and this release is no different. Minutes after Google announced Pie, Essential already started rolling out the update to the Essential Phone. Some of us actually received the update on our Essential Phones quicker than our Pixels. Not bad!
We’re proud to bring Android 9 Pie to Essential Phone the same day it’s released! Check your phone now for the update. ? pic.twitter.com/pniUDl9yr8
— Essential (@essential) August 6, 2018
August 13, 2018 — Essential has announced via Twitter that the Android Pie update has been released for Sprint customers.
August 27, 2018 — The company took to Twitter to announce that the Android Pie update started rolling out to Telus variants of the Essential Phone.
August 6, 2018 — The company said in a statement that it looks forward to bringing Android Pie to the OnePlus 6, OnePlus 5T, OnePlus 5, OnePlus 3T, and OnePlus 3, but stopped short of offering any details:
OnePlus is driven by the idea of giving people the best possible hardware and software experience and that’s why we’ve been excited about Android P for some time now, having worked closely with the Android Beta Program. We’re looking forward to bringing Android P to OnePlus 6, as well as updating OnePlus 5/5T, and OnePlus 3/3T, ensuring OnePlus users all over the world can continue to enjoy new features.
August 16, 2018 — According to XDA-Developers, unofficial AOSP ports of the latest Android version are already available for some OnePlus devices. These include the OnePlus 3 and 3T, as well as the older OnePlus X and OnePlus 2.
September 3, 2018 — The company has released the Open Beta 1 for the OnePlus 6, which brings Android 9 Pie to the device. To try it out, click here to read instructions and get links to download the software. But before you do, keep in mind that as this is a beta update, some things — including Google Pay — won’t work properly. And if you don’t like the software and want to go back to the stable Oreo version of Android, you’ll have to wipe your OnePlus 6 and then reinstall the OS — which means you’ll lose all the data that’s not backed up.
September 7, 2018 — The manufacturer has released the Open Beta 2 for the OnePlus 6. The update brings Wi-Fi stability improvements, optimized background power consumption control, optimized multitasking UI, and more — see the entire changelog here.
September 15, 2018 — OnePlus has released the Open Beta 3 for the OnePlus 6. The update adds the ability to launch Google Assistant or any other third-party assistant by pressing and holding the power button for 0.5 seconds. It also adds new functionality to Parallel Apps: the feature now supports Telegram, Discord, IMO, Uber, and OLA. Additionally, the beta update brings with it stability fixes for the fingerprint sensor, face unlock, and ambient display.
September 21, 2018 — OnePlus has released the stable version of the Android 9 Pie update for the OnePlus 6. It’s a staged rollout, which means the update will be available for a limited number of users at first and will make its way to all OnePlus 6 device over the next few weeks. The rollout isn’t based on regions — the update is instead randomly shipped out to a limited number of handsets.
October 16, 2018 — The stable version of Android 9 Pie is now rolling out to OnePlus 6 devices in the U.K. The update weighs about 1.5GB.
October 14, 2018 — Pete Lau, one of the founders of OnePlus, revealed on Chinese micro-blogging site Weibo that the upcoming OnePlus 6T will launch with Android 9 Pie out-of-the-box. However, the OnePlus 6T’s software will be different from the current version of Pie on the OnePlus 6. It will have some new gestures as well as “a whole new UI, ”according to the OxygenOS development team.
Pete Lau also mentioned that while the OnePlus 3, 3T, 5, and 5T will still receive Android 9 Pie, the update is taking longer than expected. Unfortunately, he didn’t share specific details on when it will be available.
November 14, 2018 — OnePlus is rolling out the Android Pie beta for the OnePlus 5 and 5T to some users in China. The update is expected to make its way to more markets soon, although there’s no word on when exactly that may happen.
November 23, 2018 — OnePlus has announced on its forum that the Android Pie Open Beta for the OnePlus 5 and 5T is “almost out.” That means it should be released soon, although a specific date was not mentioned.
December 12, 2018 — The beta version of Android Pie is now available for the OnePlus 5 and 5T. If you’re already part of the Open Beta program, you should receive the update over-the-air shortly. Otherwise, you’ll have to flash the new build yourself.
December 25, 2018 — The stable version of Android 9 Pie has started rolling out to the OnePlus 5 and 5T. The update includes a new UI, new navigation gestures (only on the OnePlus 5T), gaming mode 3.0, a new Do Not Disturb mode, integrated Google Lens in the camera app, and the December 2018 security patches, among other things.
February 28, 2019 — We have some good and bad news for OnePlus 3/3T owners. The good news is that, according to a OnePlus community manager, the Android Pie update for the phones is still coming. The bad news is that there’s no word on when it will be released.
April 5, 2019 — OnePlus has launched the first Android Pie beta update for the OnePlus 3/3T in China. There’s no word on when the beta will be available in other countries or when the stable version of the update will be released.
April 17, 2019 — Android 9 Pie is now available as a Community Beta build for the OnePlus 3 and 3T. Those on the latest Open Beta version can download the appropriate file and update their devices through Recovery Update, while those on the latest stable version can download the file and either go through Local or Recovery Update — learn more here.
May 7, 2019 — The second Android Pie community beta is rolling out to the OnePlus 3 and 3T. The update is focused on bug fixes rather than new features — learn more here.
May 22, 2019 — Android 9 Pie is now rolling out to the OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T around the globe. The update includes the April 2019 Android security patch, a new do not disturb mode, Gaming Mode 3.0, Google Lens integration in the camera app, and Google Duo integration in the phone app.
August 6, 2018 — Oppo reached out to Android Authority to say that it does not yet have a target release date for Android Pie.
January 9, 2020 — The Oppo K1 and R15 Pro are now receiving the Android Pie upgrade with ColorOS 6 on top in India.
August 8, 2018 — Vivo told Android Authority that it plans to release Android Pie in Q4 2018:
Designing for consumers’ needs continues to be Vivo’s top priority. Upgrading to the latest Android Pie operating system to deliver better mobile experience is therefore an area Vivo is working on bringing to consumers as soon as possible. Consumers can expect this update to come out in Q4 this year. We will keep you updated once we have more details to share.
December 24, 2018 — Vivo has kicked off the Android Pie closed beta program for fours of its smartphones: the X21, X21 UD, Nex A, and Nex S. However, the program is only available in China for now. There’s no word on when the stable versions of the updates will be released, but we do expect to see them sometime in the first quarter of 2019.
March 26, 2019 — The Vivo Nex S Pie update is rolling out in Asia.
April 22, 2019 — According to The Mobile Indian, the Vivo V11 Pro is now receiving Android Pie in India. The update comes in at around 3.1GB.
August 16, 2018 — Sony published a blog post detailing the nine devices in its roster that will get Android 9 Pie. They are:
The update process will kick off in November for the XZ devices and then start in early 2019 for the XA2 line.
October 12, 2018 — Sony is rolling out the stable version of Android 9 Pie to the Xperia XZ2 and XZ2 Compact. The update comes in just over 1GB in size and includes the latest October 2018 security patch. Also arriving in U.K.
October 18, 2018 — Sony has revealed detailed info regarding its Android Pie update schedule. The company said the XZ Premium, XZ1, and XZ1 Compact will get the update sooner than expected — the rollout will begin on October 26 as opposed to in November. The other handsets will get the update as per original schedule. Sony will begin to roll out the update for the XZ2 Premium from November 7, while the Xperia XA2, XA2 Ultra, and XA2 Plus will get the update from March 4 next year.
November 10, 2018 — According to Xperia Blog, Sony is rolling out Android Pie to the Xperia XZ Premium, Xperia XZ1, and Xperia XZ1 Compact. The update includes the October security patch and is only available in select markets for now.
August 10, 2018 — HTC took to Twitter to announce that it’s bringing Android Pie to four of its smartphones: U12 Plus, U11 Plus, U11, and the Android One variant of the U11 Life. Unfortunately, there’s no word on when the updates will be available. HTC said this will be announced in “due course.”
November 29, 2018 — HTC has started rolling out the Pie update to the Android One variant of the HTC U11 Life. This is the first HTC device to get the latest version of the OS. Flagships like the HTC U12 Plus are still running Oreo with no date set for a Pie upgrade.
March 11, 2019 — HTC took to Twitter to announce its Android Pie roadmap. The company says it will start rolling out the latest version of Android to the HTC U11, U11 Plus, and U12 Plus starting in Q2. A specific date was not revealed.
May 10, 2019 — HTC has announced its Android Pie update schedule for a few of its phones. The company said it will first roll out Pie to the U11 later this month. The update will then be released for the U12 Plus in mid-June followed by the U11 Plus in late June. There’s no word on when or if any of the other HTC phones will get bumped up to Android Pie.
May 27, 2019 — According to PhoneArena, Android 9 Pie is rolling out to the HTC U11. The update comes in at 1.36GB and is currently only available in Taiwan. We expect it to reach other markets shortly.
June 5, 2019 — HTC has halted the rollout of Android Pie to U11 devices, which was released last week in Taiwan. Apparently, the stored PIN and pattern security codes on handsets that received the update don’t work anymore. This effectively bricks the devices, as there isn’t a way for the users to unlock them — learn more here.
June 29, 2019 — HTC is rolling out Android Pie to the U12 Plus, but only in Taiwan for now. We expect the update to reach other regions soon.
July 8, 2019 — According to Twitter user @sardroid, Android 9 Pie is now rolling out to the HTC U11 Plus in Taiwan. The update is expected to reach other markets soon.
August 1, 2019 — Users on Reddit report that the HTC U11 has received Android Pie in various European countries including Belgium, Italy, and Switzerland. The update comes in at around 1.3GB.
August 2, 2019 — According to a few Twitter users, the HTC U11 Plus has received Android Pie in India. The update comes in at around 1.4GB and includes the July security patch.
August 7, 2019 — According to various Twitter users, the HTC U12 Plus is receiving Android Pi
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