Android (operating system) Versions

Each version after "Astro" and "Bender" is named in alphabetical order after a dessert or sugary treat, with 1.5 "Cupcake" being the first and every update since following this naming convention.

 

Code nameVersion numberInitial release dateAPI level
1.0September 23, 20081
1.1February 9, 20092
Cupcake1.5April 27, 20093
Donut1.6September 15, 20094
Eclair2.0–2.1October 26, 20095–7
Froyo2.2–2.2.3May 20, 20108
Gingerbread2.3–2.3.7December 6, 20109–10
Honeycomb[a]3.0–3.2.6February 22, 201111–13
Ice Cream Sandwich4.0–4.0.4October 18, 201114–15
Jelly Bean4.1–4.3.1July 9, 201216–18
KitKat4.4–4.4.4, 4.4W–4.4W.2October 31, 201319–20
Lollipop5.0–5.1.1November 12, 201421–22
Marshmallow6.0–6.0.1October 5, 201523
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