History Of Android Version.

History Of Android Version

Android operating system.

The version revolution of the Android smartphone operating system start with the public release of the Android beta in November 5, 2007. The 1st Android version, Android 1.0, was released in September 2008. Android is regularly developed by Google Inc. and the Open Handset Alliance, and it has seen a number of updates to its base operating system since the primary release.


The Versions 1.0 and 1.1 were not released without any code names. Android code names are confectionery-themed and have been in alphabetical order since 2009's Android 1.5 Cupcake, with the most recent major version being Android 8.1 Oreo, released in December 2017.

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1. Name: ( No codename )


The first Android version, Android 1.0, was published in September 2008. Android is regularly developed by Google Inc. and the Open Handset Alliance, and it has seen a number of updates to its base operating system since the primary release. Versions 1.0 were not released without any code names. Every year they published their new version.

• Version Number: 1.0
• Release date: September 23, 2008
• API level: 1 
• Security patches: Unsupported

2. Name: ( Petit Four )


The second Android version, Android 1.1, was published in February 2009. Android is regularly developed by Google Inc. and the Open Handset Alliance, and it has seen a number of updates to its base operating system since the primary release. Versions 1.1 were not released without any code names. Every year they published their new version.

• Version Number: 1.1
• Release date: February 9, 2009 
• API level: 2
• Security patches: Unsupported

3. Name: ( Cupcake )

The 3rd Android version, Android 1.5, was published in April 2009. Android is regularly developed by Google Inc. and the Open Handset Alliance, and it has seen a number of updates to its base operating system since the primary release. Versions 1.5 called Cupcake. Every year they published their new version.

• Version Number: 1.5
• Release date: April 27, 2009
• API level: 3
• Security patches: Unsupported

4. Name: ( Donut )

The 4th Android version, Android 1.6, was published in September 2009. Android is regularly developed by Google Inc. and the Open Handset Alliance, and it has seen a number of updates to its base operating system since the primary release. Versions 1.6 called Donut. Every year they published their new version.

• Version Number: 1.6
• Release date: September 15, 2009
• API level: 4
• Security patches: Unsupported

5. Name: ( Eclair )

The 5th Android version, Android 2.0-2.1, was published in October 2009. Android is regularly developed by Google Inc. and the Open Handset Alliance, and it has seen a number of updates to its base operating system since the primary release. Versions 2.0-2.1 called Eclair. Every year they published their new version.

• Version Number: 2.0-2.1
• Release date: October 26, 2009
• API level: 5-7
• Security patches: Unsupported

6. Name: ( Froyo )

The 6th Android version, Android 2.2-2.2.3 was published in May 2010. Android is regularly developed by Google Inc. and the Open Handset Alliance, and it has seen a number of updates to its base operating system since the primary release. Versions 2.2-2.2.3 called Froyo. Every year they published their new version.

• Version Number: 2.2-2.2.3
• Release date: May 20, 2010 
• API level: 8
• Security patches: Unsupported

7. Name: ( Gingerbread )

The 7th Android version, Android 2.3-2.3.7 was published in December 2010. Android is regularly developed by Google Inc. and the Open Handset Alliance, and it has seen a number of updates to its base operating system since the primary release. Versions 2.3-2.3.7 called Gingerbread. Every year they published their new version.

• Version Number: 2.3-2.3.7
• Release date: December 6, 2010
• API level: 9-10
• Security patches: Unsupported

8. Name: ( Honeycomb )

The 8th Android version, Android 3.0-3.2.6 was published in February 2011. Android is regularly developed by Google Inc. and the Open Handset Alliance, and it has seen a number of updates to its base operating system since the primary release. Versions 3.0-3.2.6 called Honeycomb. Every year they published their new version.

• Version Number: 3.0-3.2.6
• Release date: February 22, 2011
• API level: 11-13
• Security patches: Unsupported

9. Name: ( Ice Cream Sandwich )

The 9th Android version, Android 4.0-4.0.4 was published in October 2011. Android is regularly developed by Google Inc. and the Open Handset Alliance, and it has seen a number of updates to its base operating system since the primary release. Versions 4.0-4.0.4 called Ice Cream Sandwich. Every year they published their new version.

• Version Number: 4.0-4.0.4
• Release date: October 18, 2011
• API level: 14-15
• Security patches: Unsupported

10. Name: ( Jelly Bean )

The 10th Android version, Android 4.1-4.3.1 was published in July 2012. Android is regularly developed by Google Inc. and the Open Handset Alliance, and it has seen a number of updates to its base operating system since the primary release. Versions 4.1-4.3.1 called Jelly Bean. Every year they published their new version.

• Version Number: 4.1-4.3.1
• Release date: July 9, 2012
• API level: 16-18
• Security patches: Unsupported

11. Name: ( KitKat )

The No.11 Android version, Android 4.4-4.4.4 was published in October 2013. Android is regularly developed by Google Inc. and the Open Handset Alliance, and it has seen a number of updates to its base operating system since the primary release. Versions 4.4-4.4.4 called KitKat. Every year they published their new version.

• Version Number: 4.4-4.4.4
• Release date: October 31,2013
• API level: 19-20
• Security patches: Unsupported

12. Name: ( Lollipop )

The No.12 Android version, Android 5.0-5.1.1 was published in November 2014. Android is regularly developed by Google Inc. and the Open Handset Alliance, and it has seen a number of updates to its base operating system since the primary release. Versions 5.0-5.1.1 called Lollipop. Every year they published their new version.

• Version Number: 5.0-5.1.1
• Release date: November 12, 2014
• API level: 21-22
• Security patches: Supported

13. Name: ( Marshmallow )

The No.13 Android version, Android 6.0-6.0.1 was published in October 2015. Android is regularly developed by Google Inc. and the Open Handset Alliance, and it has seen a number of updates to its base operating system since the primary release. Versions 6.0-6.0.1 called Marshmallow. Every year they published their new version.

• Version Number: 6.0-6.0.1
• Release date: October 5, 2015
• API level: 23
• Security patches: Supported

14. Name: ( Nougat )

The No.14 latest and most powerful operating system Android version, Android 7.0-7.1.2 was published in August 2016. Android is regularly developed by Google Inc. and the Open Handset Alliance, and it has seen a number of updates to its base operating system since the primary release. Versions 7.0-7.1.2 called Nougat. Every year they published their new version.

• Version Number: 7.0-7.1.2
• Release date: August 22, 2016
• API level: 24-25
• Security patches: Supported

15. Name: ( Oreo )

The No.15 latest and most powerful operating system Android version, Android 8.0-8.1 was published in August 2017. Android is regularly developed by Google Inc. and the Open Handset Alliance, and it has seen a number of updates to its base operating system since the primary release. Versions 8.0-8.1 called Oreo. Every year they published their new version.

• Version Number: 8.0-8.1
• Release date: August 21,2017
• API level: 26-27
• Security patches: Supported