Officially called Android 10, the next major version of Android launched September 3, 2019. The update began rolling out to all Pixel phones, including the original Pixel and Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL, Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL, Pixel 3a, and Pixel 3a XL.
What about other devices? Which ones already have Android 10, and which ones are expected to get the update at some point? Read on to find out everything you need to know about the Android 10 update schedule.
Key Android 10 update features
We'll have a complete overview of all the new features in our Android 10 review. We'd suggest checking out that article to see what's new in Android 10, what new features it brings, all the design tweaks, and much more. That said, here's a list of features we've seen so far:
- Improved privacy controls
- New gesture navigation
- Google Assistant "handles"
- Accent colors and theming options
- System-wide dark theme
- Native screen recording
- Native desktop mode
- Grouped silent notifications
- QR codes to connect to Wi-Fi
- Google Pay in the power menu
The feature that has everyone talking isn't even a feature — it's a name change. Google is no longer naming its mobile operating system after sweet treats. Instead, the company is moving to version numbers, starting with Android 10. Check out our article to learn more about what caused the change and some of the thinking behind it.
1. Essential Android 10 update
September 3, 2019: On Twitter, Essential announced Android 10 is now rolling out to the Essential Phone. The company noted the update is rolling out "for select open market customers." Android 10 should be available for all Essential Phone owners in the coming days.
2. OnePlus Android 10 update
Last year was a turning point for OnePlus in regards to updates. The OnePlus 6T launched with Android 9 Pie pre-installed, while the OnePlus 5, 5T, and 6 received the update by the end of the year. It took until May 2019 for the OnePlus 3 and 3T to get Pie, but it's a miracle the phones received their third major Android updates in the first place.
Expect the OnePlus 7 Pro to get first dibs on Android 10, followed by the OnePlus 6 and 6T. It's a toss-up with the OnePlus 5 and 5T, since both phones already received two major Android updates. Perhaps OnePlus will surprise everyone and update the two 2017 flagships with the newest version of Android, even if the waiting game might be a much longer one.
Android 10 launch ETA: September 2019
3. Samsung Android 10 update
Samsung doesn't have the best update track record, but the company turned over a new leaf in 2018 when it announced Pie for almost 30 of its devices. Better yet, Samsung mostly stuck to its update roadmap. It took a bit longer than we wanted, but phones like the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy Note 9 received Pie before the end of January.
Also read: Best Samsung phones you can get: High-end, mid-range, and entry-level models
With Android 10, Samsung could announce a similar roadmap. That means Galaxy S10 and Galaxy Note 10 owners might have to wait until next year to get the update, with other Samsung devices getting the update at some point after.
Android 10 launch ETA: January 2020
4. Nokia Android 10 update
Nokia flexed its update game something proper in 2018, with most of its flagships getting Android 9 Pie by the end of the year. Some lower-end and older smartphones had to wait until this year to get Pie, but Nokia made it clear it's taking updates seriously.
Also read: Best Nokia phones: Flagships, mid-rangers, and budget models
Thankfully, things don't look to change much with Android 10. According to Nokia, it'll update its devices with Android 10 in five waves. The company will spread out the waves from the fourth quarter of 2019 through the second quarter of 2020. Expect flagship and high-end mid-rangers to get priority, followed by mid-range and low-end smartphones in Nokia's lineup.
Android 10 launch ETA: October 2019
5. Huawei/Honor Android 10 update
Huawei was surprisingly prompt with Pie, pushing out the update to various flagships by the end of 2018. Even a handful of Honor flagships received Pie alongside the Huawei flagships, though updates slowed down significantly in 2019.
Also read: Here are the best Huawei phones you can buy right now
Unfortunately for Huawei, the company is in somewhat of a pickle. Even though it announced the Android 10-based EMUI 10 beta, we don't know if the beta will be available globally or only in China. Huawei promised its line of flagships and some Honor devices will get Android 10, but that was before the U.S. trade ban kicked in. At best, Huawei's update situation is very murky.
Android 10 launch ETA: November 2019
6. Xiaomi Android 10 update
September 3, 2019: Surprisingly, Xiaomi is already rolling out Android 10 to the Redmi K20 Pro. According to XDA-Developers' Mishaal Rahman, the update is only available in China. That said, K20 Pro owners around the world should expect to get Android 10 very soon.
Also read: These are the best Xiaomi phones | Best Xiaomi smart home devices: Our top 7
7. Motorola Android 10 update
Even though Motorola rolled out Pie to a good number of its smartphones, it took until the last day of December for a non-Android One smartphone to get the update. Even worse, Pie rolled out to one of Motorola's mid-range smartphones before it rolled out to the Moto Z3.
Also read: Best Motorola phones
We expect a similarly sporadic roadmap from Motorola for Android 10. The company's Android One smartphones will likely be first in line, followed by its non-Android One devices.
Android 10 launch ETA: November 2019
8. Sony Android 10 update
Even with a struggling smartphone business, Sony's been quietly consistent when it comes to updates in recent years. That quiet consistency didn't change in 2018, when it updated its Xperia XZ1 and XZ2 flagships before Thanksgiving.
Also read: 5 best Sony cameras | Here are the best Sony Xperia phones
We don't have reason to believe Sony will tarnish its solid update track record with Android 10. As usual, flagships will get first dibs on the update, followed by mid-rangers.
Android 10 launch ETA: October 2019
9. LG Android 10 update
With the Software Upgrade Center, LG's poor update track record was supposed to be a thing of the past. Instead, it took until January for any of the company's smartphones to get a whiff of Pie. Even worse, it took until May for U.S. versions of LG's smartphones to get the update.
Also read: Best LG phones you can buy
Unfortunately, we don't think much will change with Android 10. Even with phones like the G8 and V50 packing the latest internals, don't expect either phone to get Android 10 before the end of 2019.
Android 10 launch ETA: January 2020
10. HTC Android 10 update
HTC hit a new low for updates in 2018, when the company pushed out Pie to just one of its smartphones. We'd have to wait until June for HTC's current U12 Plus flagship to get Pie, followed by the U11 and U11 Plus.
Also read: Here are the best HTC phones you can buy right now
HTC's update game will likely remain just as bad with Android 10. The Android One version of the U11 Life will probably get Android 10 before we're done with 2019, followed by HTC's flagships sometime next year.
Android 10 launch ETA: November 2019
11. Asus Android 10 update
It took a bit for Asus to push out Pie, but the company's been steadily pushing out the update to its phones since December 2018. It was surprising to see so many of Asus' smartphones on its update roadmap, but it was more of a pleasant surprise. You'd expect phones like the Zenfone 4 to be forgotten, but nope — Asus rolled out the Pie beta in June.
With Android 10, expect Asus to make a similar commitment. That means you might have to wait until the new year to get the update, but at least it's coming (probably).
Android 10 launch ETA: December 2019
12. Oppo Android 10 update
Oppo remained quiet on its Pie update plans until March, when the company announced the Pie-based ColorOS 6 skin. In China, the rollout began in April with the Reno. Other Oppo smartphones also received the update, albeit in beta form.
We're not sure why it's taken Oppo so long to push out Pie, but expect a similarly-slow rollout for Android 10.
Android 10 launch ETA: April 2020
13. Vivo Android 10 update
Vivo technically fulfilled its promise of updating its phones with Pie by the end of 2018. However, we wouldn't see the stable release until March. Even stranger, Pie rolled out to only a handful of Vivo smartphones.
With such a strange update schedule, we wouldn't be surprised if Vivo started rolling out the stable version of Android 10 next year. Then again, the Vivo X27 is part of the Android 10 beta program, so we could see it a bit sooner.
Android 10 launch ETA: March 2020
14. Realme Android 10 update
Realme burst onto the scene in 2018 with a slew of smartphones, but the company's struggled to deliver timely updates. We didn't see the stable version of Pie roll out to Realme smartphones until May, a long wait for anyone that cares about updates.
Here's hoping Realme doesn't wait nearly as long to push out Android 10. Signs are pointing up, seeing how the Realme 3 Pro is part of the Android 10 beta program. We understand Realme a relatively new brand, so here's hoping its slow pace with updates picks up.
Android 10 launch ETA: May 2020
Have you received the Android 10 update on your phone? If not, when do you hope to get it?
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