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And unfortunately, it doesn’t stretch all the way to the first Pixel released in 2016—or the second, for that matter. Here is an exhaustive list of all the current Pixel phones that are getting Android 12.
- Pixel 5
- Pixel 5a
- Pixel 4
- Pixel 4XL
- Pixel 4a
- Pixel 4a 5G
- Pixel 3
- Pixel 3 XL
- Pixel 3a
- Pixel 3
Naturally, the new Pixel 6 ships with Android 12 straight out of the box, but the update has already been released to all (or nearly all) the rest of the Pixel phone models.
So if you own any of the above handsets, that means you should already have received (or be receiving any time now) the prompt to download Android 12 onto your mobile. It took five beta versions, as well as an AOSP version to get the final iteration fully polished for release, and here it is at last!
If you want to see if you have access to Android 12 on your Pixel yet, you can go to Settings > System Update.
We’ve already tried Android 12 on Pixel, and you should too
How many years of updates does Pixel 6 get?
Now, there’s major software upgrades (usually annual), and smaller security updates and patches. Google has said that like its previous phones, the Pixel 6 is getting 3 years of major upgrades, meaning it should run Android 15 when it rolls around.
However, the Pixel 6—and older Pixels—will continue receiving routine patches for 2 more years after that. So don’t worry: the shiny new phone won’t become obsolete for a good 5 years at least, and probably well more than that!
We build Pixel phones to get better over time with software and feature updates, so starting with Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro Pixels will now receive security updates for at least 5 years. Users will still get at least 3 years of OS updates, after which we’re committing to ensure that Pixels will stay up-to-date and secure. The frequency and categories of updates will depend on the capabilities and needs of the hardware. —Google
