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Android Marshmallow
Operating system
Is Android 6.0 still supported?
Android 6.0 Marshmallow was recently discontinued and Google is no longer updating it with security patches. Developers will still be able to pick a minimum API version and still make their apps compatible with Marshmallow but don’t expect it to be supported for too long. Android 6.0 is already 4 years old after all.
What is the Android 6.0 Marshmallow update?
Google released the initial Android 6.0 factory images for Nexus devices on October 5. These images can be flashed manually, allowing you to bypass a potentially lengthy wait for the OTA update. The following Nexus devices are receiving Marshmallow updates: Nexus 6P.
What is the most current version of Android?
Code names
| Code name | Version number | API level |
|---|---|---|
| Oreo | 8.0 – 8.1 | 26 – 27 |
| Pie | 9.0 | 28 |
| Android Q | 10.0 | 29 |
| Legend: Old version Older version, still supported Latest version Latest preview version |
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How do I download Android marshmallow?
Option 1. Android Marshmallow upgrading from Lollipop via OTA
- Open “Settings” on your Android phone;
- Find “About phone” option under “Settings”, tap “Software update” to check for the latest version of Android.
- Once downloaded, your phone will reset and install and launch into Android 6.0 Marshmallow.
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