Androidversiosta

Androidversiosta, or the version history of the Android operating system, refers to the sequence of releases that Google has produced for its mobile platform since its introduction in 2008. Each version of Android is identified by a code name, historically given in alphabetical order using dessert or sweet treat names such as Cupcake, Donut, Eclair, Froyo, Gingerbread, Honeycomb, Ice Cream Sandwich, Jelly Bean, KitKat, Lollipop, Marshmallow, Nougat, Oreo, Pie, and the latest Android 13. Beginning with Android 11, Google abandoned the dessert naming convention and uses only numeric versions.

The Android versioning system is designed to inform developers and users about compatible features, APIs, and security updates. Each release introduces new capabilities, performance improvements, and sometimes new user interface components. For example, Android 5.0 Lollipop introduced a material design language, Android 6.0 Marshmallow added runtime permissions, Android 9.0 Pie brought adaptive battery and app lighting, and Android 12 introduced material you for dynamic theming.

Android is open source, and its official source code resides in the AOSP (Android Open Source Project). Device manufacturers often base their own firmware on the AOSP code base and may add custom skins or features. Security patches are delivered separately via Google Play Protect and OTA updates. The Android versioning system remains a key part of device identification, marketing, and app compatibility for developers worldwide.