All Android versions Overview

• Since Android 1.5 (mid-2009) are similar to name the main versions of sweets.
• Here, the initial letter of each Android major release in the Alphabet in ascending order is (currently: "Oreo").
• With each major version of Android, the user interface will be revised in terms of Design.

• On 23.09.2008, the first Android operating system, called has seen "Base", the light of the world.
• Even then, there were Apps to "Google Maps", "Gmail" and "Youtube".

• On 10.02.2009 the first Update was released by "Base".
• It bore the title "Base_1.1" and made the Save MMS attachments possible.

• From now on, all future versions of Android are named after sweets. This is the first letter in the Alphabet in ascending order.
• On 30.04.2009 Cupcake was released as the Android Version 1.5.
• Well-known innovations including the automatic change between portrait and landscape format, or a custom on - screen keyboard were back then.

• From 15.09.2009, the Android Version 1.6 was also known as "Donut" available via Update.
• A significant Change was that from now on, VPNs are configurable.

Starting with Android Version 2.0 with every system update has been released a new major version. Instead there is since October 2009, to each of the main version of the several versions to make optimizations, but the name of the main version.

• On 26.10.2009 Android 2.0, was released also known as "Éclair" as an Update. Under this Version, the digital zoom was introduced, as well as the support of LED flash light.
• On 03.12.2009, the Android Version of 2.0.1 has been released, in which some errors have been corrected.
• On 07.01.2010 a further update to Version 2.1 was released. As a result, among other things, animated background images were possible.

This Android version 2.2 and was released on 20.05.2010, and it provided for some improvements. It was from this Version on, a memory larger than 256 MB installed. In addition, Apps now on the SD-card.

• With the Update to Android Version 2.2.1 were carried out in September 2010, some error corrections.
• The last Froyo Version was released in January 2011 as Android 2.2.2 to fix an SMS Bug.

On 06.12.2010 Android 2.3 aka "Gingerbread" was released. Starting with this Version of Android will support "Near Field Communication" (NFC), as well as an in-house Download Manager inserted.

• Also in December 2010, the Android 2.3.1, which has some bug fixes, as well as the Update to Google Maps 5.0 made appeared.
• In January 2011, Android 2.3.2, an SMS appeared-error has been fixed.
• Android 2.3.3 was released on 23.02.2011 and provided, among other things, to ensure that Android devices were equipped from now on with Dual-Cores.
• On 29.04.2011 was introduced with the Update to 2.3.4, the App "Google Talk", with a Video and Voice Chat is possible.
• Android 2.3.5 was released on 08.07.2011 and provided further bug fixes.
• Also with the two following Android Versoinen 2.3.6 (02.09.2011) and 2.3.7 (20.09.2011) fixed additional errors in the System.

From the 23.02.2011 Gingerbread "of the new Android Version 3.0 has been superseded" alias "Honeycomb". It was a new, more user-friendly surface, as well as optimization for Tablets made. Also, the Browser Google Chrome has been equipped with new functions (for example, the incognito mode).

• On 10.05.2011 the first Update from the "Honeycomb" on Android 3.1 then followed. Here a USB Host is inserted-mode and user interface improvements, as well as the Widgets made.
• Android 3.2 was followed on 16.07.2011. Especially imaging were carried out optimizations for different screen sizes.
• The last Honeycomb Version 3.2.1 was from 20.09.2011 further error corrections.

From 19.10.2011 Android 4.0 aka "Ice Cream Sandwich" (ICS) was released. Here, among other things, the release has been inserted by face recognition as well as many detail improvements.

• On 17.11.2011 the 4.0.1 Version, in a volume setting appeared error has been resolved.
• In Version 4.0.2, further improvements (for example, new Unlock-optics) were from 15.12.2011 made, as well as the DivX support removed.
• The last two ICS Updates 4.0.3 (16.12.2011) and 4.0.4 (04.02.2012) brought further improvements. So, for example, was increased in the Version 4.0.4, the General volume.

On 27.06.2012 Android 4.1 was released also known as "Jelly Bean". This Update brought significant improvements to the user interface. In addition, the service has been Integrated with "Google Now" into the System.

• With the Version 4.1.1 has been incorporated on 11.07.2012 with the Google payment service "Google Wallet" into the System.
• As of Version 4.1.2 (10.10.2012) could notifications via Finger- - and closed gesture.
• On 13.11.2012 a system-wide Streaming (Miracast) with the Version 4.2 is possible. In addition, other security updates that have followed.
• With the Version 4.2.1 that were fixed as of 27.11.2012 further errors.
• Since Version 4.2.2 (12.02.2013), Widgets are now on the lock screen is adjustable.
• With the Version 4.3 (24.07.2013) have been introduced many other innovations. So there is since the limited user accounts for kids, as well as an improvement in the camera App.
• The last Update of the "Jelly Bean" followed on 04.10.2013 with the Version 4.3.1. In this Version only some bugs were fixed.

On 31.10.2013 Android 4.4 aka "KitKat" was released as the successor of the "Jelly Bean". Major innovation was that the restriction to five Homescreens was repealed. In addition, the Google+ Hangouts App as an Alternative to SMS, the chosen App.

• On 06.12.2013, the first Update to Version 4.4.1 followed. Here the camera has been redesigned-App easily, as well as minor bug fixes made.
• Android 4.4.2 was released on 09.12.2013. Mainly bug fixes have been made.
• On 02.06.2014 Version 4.4.3 appeared. In the well-known Bug that causes the data connection often cancel has been fixed.
• The last Update for "KitKat" followed on 19.06.2014 Version 4.4.4.

Android 4.4.W was specifically designed for Smartwachtes and other Wearables, and is based on Android 4.4 "KitKat". It was released in June 2014.

On 03.11.2014 Android 5.0 was released, alias "Lollipop". Here, the notification bar was redesigned. Also, this Version is now used for most of the Smartwatches.

• The Android Version 5.0.1 (02.12.2014) was mainly optimized for the use of the "Android Wear".
• On 19.12.2014, a further Update, which fixed a bug has appeared with Android 5.0.2.
• Android 5.1 has been around since the 09.03.2014. Here, inter alia, stability enhancements were made.
• The up to date latest Android Version 5.1.1 was released on 22.04.2015 and corrected several errors.

On the Google Event on October 29. In September 2015 the newest Android operating system was presented to the Public and gradually rolled out. In August, Google already has a Developer Preview of Marshmallow, which provides a good impression of the new Features of Android 6.0. Who a Nexus 5, Nexus 6, or Nexus Player can also advance to the final Developer Preview 3 of Marshmallow download. A detailed description of the new Version of Android you can find in a separate article. Here is a brief Overview of the new features:

• Better rights management for Apps: Only if you use concrete features of an App, you will be asked for the permission. So you don't allow access in advance, do not use it at all.
• Longer battery running times: background processes are automatically stopped and no more strain on the battery.
• Faster Loading through the use of the USB standard "Type C", which is not only faster, but also a plug-in you must not be rotated. In a separate article you will learn all the benefits of the new charging plug.
• Separate volume control for notifications, media and alarm sounds.
• A fingerprint sensor similar to Apple's Touch ID.

Since the 22. August 2016 is Android 7 officially available. In addition to the usual improvements to Performance and security, there are also some great innovations.

• Update: On newer Smartphones Updates are downloaded on a second Partition completely in the Background and installed. The user gets the Update as well as nothing more.
• Splitscreen: you Want to use two Apps at the same time, is the Android 7 no longer a Problem. In split-screen mode, two Apps can run in parallel on the half of the screen, provided the App supports the mode.
• Notifications: the notifications Google has screwed mightily. Among other things, you WhatsApp able to answer messages directly from the notification without opening the App itself.
• Data saving: data saving mode has gotten a major Update. In the settings you can turn off, among other things, the selected Apps to the data tap.

Since the 21. August 2017 ready Android 8 for Download. In addition to the generally speaking, custom optics, especially the settings App has become much clearer.

• Speed Boost: in addition to the usual optimizations should not run through some basic changes just the Start of Apps faster, but also, and especially, the Boot process when Switching on the mobile phones.
• Smart Text Selection: telephone numbers, addresses or URLs are not always copied easily or quickly. The Smart Text Selection, a simple double-tip to copy the desired area.
• Picture-In-picture mode: What has introduced by Apple already on the iPad, now comes to Android. An App such as YouTube or Chrome supports the function, you can view the Video in a small picture running while you use other Apps.
• App Icons: The Icons of Apps are up on the clock and the calendar App is always static. Now all other App developer can animate the Icons or dynamic.
• Rescue Party: The new functions of the Rescue Party to help with Boot-loop. The phone starts by a serious Software error again and again and again, is to identify the function of the Problem and the Smartphone will automatically go into recovery mode.

The so far latest Version Android 9 is on 6. August 2018 appeared. The name Pancake and Poptart were in the rumor mill in high demand. Ultimately, Google has opted for the most straightforward name Pie (cake).

• Battery intelligence: the use of behaviour analysis and its Apps, and has the frequently used Apps, automatically a higher priority. To save in the first place battery.
• App intelligence: Even with the use of Apps Android will be a help. Connect your headphones to the Phone, detect Android way this behavior. In the future, automatically the phone will be launched in-App, as soon as you plug in your headphones.
• Brightness: The brightness of the Smartphone display is adapted automatically to the ambient light. You can now specify in the settings whether you like it generally prefer something brighter and darker.
• Trivia: in addition to 157 new Emojis, there are a lot of minor Changes. Here you'll find all Changes from Android 9.

Currently there is little information about the next Version of Android. According to rumors, Google is on a new graphics Engine to work, which works much faster and power-saving. Also, a manual Backup function is planned.

In each new major version of Android is a funny "Easter Egg" has been implemented. Where and how to use this Easter Egg under your Version of Android can find, we will show you in a further practical tip.