{"id":5433,"date":"2025-09-16T11:27:13","date_gmt":"2025-09-16T07:27:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/?p=5433"},"modified":"2026-06-18T11:16:22","modified_gmt":"2026-06-18T07:16:22","slug":"android-version-list","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/android-version-list\/","title":{"rendered":"Android Version List: A Complete History From Android 1 to 17"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/span> 13<\/span> min read<\/span><\/span>

From its initial release, Android has changed conceptually, visually, and functionally over time to provide advanced features to its users. In this article, you will learn the Android version list from the beginning to the latest running mobile operating system, with its history, functionality, and features.<\/p><\/blockquote>\r\n

Android 1.0 to Android 17: A Quick Overview of Major Android Releases<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

In the following Android version table, you can have a quick overview of the major Android releases over the years with their codenames, year, API level, and major innovations developers have done over the years. Here is a quick Android version list table for your basic understanding:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Android Version<\/th>\r\nCodename<\/span><\/th>\r\nAPI Level<\/span><\/th>\r\nRelease Year<\/th>\r\nMajor Innovation<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Android 1.0<\/strong><\/td>\r\nAlpha<\/td>\r\nAPI 1<\/td>\r\n2008<\/td>\r\nVery first Android release with Gmail, Maps, YouTube, and Android Market<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Android 1.1<\/strong><\/td>\r\nPetit Four (Beta)<\/td>\r\nAPI 2<\/td>\r\n2009<\/td>\r\nStability improvements and API enhancements<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Android 1.5<\/strong><\/td>\r\nCupcake<\/td>\r\nAPI 3<\/td>\r\n2009<\/td>\r\nOn-screen keyboard and home-screen widgets<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Android 1.6<\/strong><\/td>\r\nDonut<\/td>\r\nAPI 4<\/td>\r\n2009<\/td>\r\nSupport for multiple screen dimensions and Quick Search Box<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Android 2.0<\/strong><\/td>\r\nEclair<\/td>\r\nAPI 5<\/td>\r\n2009<\/td>\r\nGoogle Maps Navigation, live screen wallpapers, multiple accounts<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Android 2.2<\/strong><\/td>\r\nFroyo<\/td>\r\nAPI 8<\/td>\r\n2010<\/td>\r\nWi-Fi hotspot provisioning and major performance boost<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Android 2.3<\/strong><\/td>\r\nGingerbread<\/td>\r\nAPI 9<\/td>\r\n2010<\/td>\r\nNFC support and upgraded mobile gaming APIs<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Android 3.0<\/strong><\/td>\r\nHoneycomb<\/td>\r\nAPI 11<\/td>\r\n2011<\/td>\r\nFirst Android version designed precisely for tablets<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Android 4.0<\/strong><\/td>\r\nIce Cream Sandwich<\/td>\r\nAPI 14<\/td>\r\n2011<\/td>\r\nIntegrated smartphone & tablet experience<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Android 4.1<\/strong><\/td>\r\nJelly Bean<\/td>\r\nAPI 16<\/td>\r\n2012<\/td>\r\nProject Butter for smoother UI and Google Now<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Android 4.4<\/strong><\/td>\r\nKitKat<\/td>\r\nAPI 19<\/td>\r\n2013<\/td>\r\nOptimized Android for low-RAM mobile devices<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Android 5.0<\/strong><\/td>\r\nLollipop<\/td>\r\nAPI 21<\/td>\r\n2014<\/td>\r\nMaterial Design and ART runtime<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Android 6.0<\/strong><\/td>\r\nMarshmallow<\/td>\r\nAPI 23<\/td>\r\n2015<\/td>\r\nRuntime permissions and Snooze battery saving<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Android 7.0<\/strong><\/td>\r\nNougat<\/td>\r\nAPI 24<\/td>\r\n2016<\/td>\r\nSplit-screen multitasking and Data Saver<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Android 8.0<\/strong><\/td>\r\nOreo<\/td>\r\nAPI 26<\/td>\r\n2017<\/td>\r\nPicture-in-Picture and notification channels<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Android 9<\/strong><\/td>\r\nPie<\/td>\r\nAPI 28<\/td>\r\n2018<\/td>\r\nAI-powered Adaptive Battery and gesture navigation<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Android 10<\/strong><\/td>\r\nAndroid Q<\/td>\r\nAPI 29<\/td>\r\n2019<\/td>\r\nSystem-wide Dark Mode and greater privacy controls<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Android 11<\/strong><\/td>\r\nRed Velvet Cake<\/td>\r\nAPI 30<\/td>\r\n2020<\/td>\r\nDiscussion bubbles and screen recording<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Android 12<\/strong><\/td>\r\nSnow Cone<\/td>\r\nAPI 31<\/td>\r\n2021<\/td>\r\nMaterial You customization and Privacy Dashboard<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Android 13<\/strong><\/td>\r\nTiramisu<\/td>\r\nAPI 33<\/td>\r\n2022<\/td>\r\nPer-app language preferences and robust privacy<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Android 14<\/strong><\/td>\r\nUpside Down Cake<\/td>\r\nAPI 34<\/td>\r\n2023<\/td>\r\nEnhanced accessibility, battery life, and security<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Android 15<\/strong><\/td>\r\nVanilla Ice Cream<\/td>\r\nAPI 35<\/td>\r\n2024<\/td>\r\nPrivate Space and boosted multitasking<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Android 16<\/strong><\/td>\r\nBaklava<\/td>\r\nAPI 36<\/td>\r\n2025<\/td>\r\nLive Updates, Progressive Protection, APV video codec<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Android 17<\/strong><\/td>\r\nCinnamon Bun (Expected)<\/td>\r\nAPI 37*<\/td>\r\n2026*<\/td>\r\nExpected AI developments, desktop mode, and Material 3 Expressive<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n

Now let’s have a detailed look at the different versions of Android for deeper understanding.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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