Android System settings
Keep your device current and configure core system behavior.
- System UpdateSystem Update keeps Android current with the latest security patches and features. Google and your device manufacturer regularly release updates that improve performance and close security gaps.
- BatteryBattery settings show a breakdown of what's draining your charge, offer a Battery Saver mode to stretch remaining power, and let you restrict background activity for specific apps. A built-in health estimate also indicates how much capacity your battery has lost over time.
- Security Patch LevelThe security patch level shows the exact month a device's known vulnerability fixes were last updated — a separate, more frequent indicator than the overall Android version number.
- Carrier Software UpdatesCarrier software updates deliver network-specific fixes — like updated cellular radio firmware, VoLTE/Wi-Fi calling profiles, or APN settings — separately from the general Android operating-system update process.
- Google Play System UpdateGoogle Play system update (Project Mainline) delivers security and consistency fixes to core Android components through the Play Store itself, letting Google patch critical system modules on a monthly cadence without waiting for a full manufacturer OS update.
- Auto-update Apps SettingConfigures whether apps installed from the Play Store update automatically, and under what network conditions, so new versions install without manual action.
- App Download Network PreferenceDetermines whether the Play Store is allowed to download large app installations and updates over mobile data, Wi-Fi only, or asks each time for files above a certain size.
- Manual Check for System UpdateLets you trigger an immediate check with Google or your carrier's update servers to see if a new Android OS version or patch is available, rather than waiting for an automatic notification.
- Scheduled System Update InstallsLets a downloaded system update install automatically overnight or at a chosen time instead of immediately, so the required restart doesn't interrupt active use of the phone.
- Baseband & Firmware Version InfoShows the baseband (modem/radio firmware) version and other low-level firmware identifiers separate from the main Android OS version, useful for diagnosing connectivity issues.
Other Android categories
- Privacy & SecurityControl which apps can access your camera, microphone, and data.
- Network & InternetWi-Fi, Bluetooth, and network connection settings.
- Display & SoundScreen, audio, and alert preferences.
- Storage & BackupManage space, back up your data, and stay protected against loss.
- Accounts & FamilyAccount sign-in, sync, and family/parental controls.
- AccessibilityAssistive features, input, and language & region settings.
- TroubleshootingReset, restart, and diagnose common issues.
- PersonalizationThemes, wallpaper, lock screen, and layout of your device.
- DevicesMice, keyboards, trackpads, printers, and other connected hardware.
- AppsInstalled apps, optional features, and what runs on startup.
- System InfoDevice details, advanced settings, and activation status.