Android 9 Pie
Android 9 harnesses the power of artificial intelligence to give you more from your phone. Now it's smarter, faster and adapts as you use it.
Make your apps compatible
Test your apps for compatibility with Android 9. Just download a device system image, install your current app, and test in areas where behavior changes may affect the app. Update your code and publish, using the app's current platform targeting.
Download a system image
How to get Android 9 for your Pixel device
Behavior changes
System changes that affect all apps on Android 9
Compatibility testing
Easy steps to reach compatibility
What's in Android 9?
Simplicity, speed, and many new ways to extend your apps.
Get started with Android 9!
Start by targeting Android 9 and supporting its behavior changes. When you're ready, extend your apps with new features and APIs.
Targeting Android 9
Studio setup and how to target Android 9
Behavior changes for apps targeting API 28+
System changes for apps targeting Android 9
Android 9 features
Extend your apps with Android 9
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