You should see a prompt to install a new version of Android whenever one is available for your device. Follow the on-screen prompts or walk through these steps to ...

If you have an Android device, a system update might be waiting for you. Here's what the update includes and how you can ...

Zach was an Author at Android Police from January 2022 to June 2025. He specialized in Chromebooks, Android smartphones, Android apps, smart home devices, and Android services. Zach loves unique and ...

This guide is designed to walk you through the process of disabling automatic updates for both the operating system (OS) and individual apps on your Android phone. It’s a well-known fact that Android ...

Phone and Android users can reduce battery drain and data usage by restricting Background App Refresh to Wi-Fi connections ...

Faith writes guides, how-tos, and roundups on the latest Android games and apps for Android Police. You'll find her writing about the newest free-to-play game to hit Android or discussing her paranoia ...

With Android 16 QPR2, Google added a new Expanded dark mode to Pixels. Which phones support it? How do you enable it? Does it ...

Update Android to get the latest features and security fixes This article explains how to update the Android OS on Google Pixel, Samsung Galaxy, and other Android ...