All versions of Android operating system

Hi friends, today I am going to tell you about all versions of Android operating system. Here is the list of all versions of android. So lets start.................

All Android versions

S.No.	Version Name	Version Number	Release Date	API level
1	Alpha	1.0	23 Sept 2008	1
2	Beta	1.1	Feb 9, 2009	2
3	Cupcake	1.5	April 27, 2009	3
4	Donut	1.5	Sept 15, 2009	4
5	Eclair	2.0-2.1	Oct 26, 2009	5-7
6	Froyo	2.2 - 2.2.3	May 20, 2010	8
7	Ginger Bread	2.3 - 2.3.7	Dec 6, 2010	9-10
8	Honey comb	3.0 – 3.2.6	Feb 22, 2011	11-13
9	Ice creame Sandwich	4.0 – 4.0.4	Oct 18, 2011	14-15
10	Jellybean	4.1 – 4.3.1	July 9, 2012	16-18
11	Kit-Kat	4.4 – 4.4.4	Oct 31, 2013	19
12	Lolly Pop	5.0 – 5.1.1	Nov 12, 2014	21-22
13	Marsh Mallow	6.0 – 6.0.1	Oct 5, 2015	23
14	Noughat	7.0 – 7.1.1	Aug 22, 2016	24-25

1-Alpha-

There were at least two internal releases of the software inside Google and the OHA before the beta version was released.
Dan Morrill created some of the first mascot logos, but the current green Android logo was designed by Irina Blok.The project manager, Ryan Gibson, conceived the confectionery-themed naming scheme that has been used for the majority of the public releases, starting with Android 1.5 "Cupcake".

Andoid Alpha

2-Beta-

The beta was released on November 5, 2007, while the software development kit (SDK) was released on November 12, 2007.
The November 5 date is popularly celebrated as Android's "birthday". Public beta versions of the SDK were released in the following order :

• November 12, 2007: m3-rc20a (milestone 3, release code 20a)
• November 16, 2007: m3-rc22a (milestone 3, release code 22a)
• December 14, 2007: m3-rc37a (milestone 3, release code 37a)
• February 13, 2008: m5-rc14 (milestone 5, release code 14)
• March 3, 2008: m5-rc15 (milestone 5, release code 15)
• August 18, 2008: 0.9
• September 23, 2008: 1.0-r1

Andoid Beta

3-Cupcake-

It was release in April 27, 2009 and The version number of this model was 1.5.
It was the upgraded version of versions Alpha and Beta. Cupcake included new features such as onscreen keyboard and bluetooth support.

Andoid Cupcake

4-Donut-

It was released in Sep 15, 2009 and version number was of this model was 1.6.
The most important feature introduced with this update were added support for CDMA smartphones, additional screen size, a battary usage indicator and a text to speech engine.
But this cersion was not more success in public.

Andoid Donut

5-Eclair-

It was released in Oct 23, 2009 and version number was 2.1.
In this version there is a google search bar across the top of the screen
Some application was redesigned like camera, gallary etc.
Addition of live wallpaper, allowing the animations of homescreen background images to show movement.

Andoid Eclair

6-Froyo-

It was released in May 20, 2010 and version number of this model was 2.2.
In this version there is a most important feature that is USB tethering and WIFI hotspot functionality.
There was some other changes which are additional application speech improvement.

Features -

• Speed and performace optimization.
• Additional application speed improvements.
• Integration of javascript in the chrome's browser.
• USB tethering and WIFI hotspot functionality.

Andoid Froyo

7-GingerBread-

It was released in Dec 6, 2010 and version number was 2.3.7.
GingerBread interface was refined in many ways making it easier to master, faster to use and more power effecient.

Features -

• Updated User Interface design.
• Support for extra large screen size and resolution.
• improved text input using the virtual keyboard and voice input capability.
• Enhanced copy paste functionality.
• New audio effects.
• New download manager.
• Support for multiple cameras on the same device if front facing camera is available.

Andoid Ginger bread

8-Honeycomb-

It was released in Feb 22, 2011 and version number was 2.3.7.
It was a special version for extra large devices particularly tablets. Honeycomb was first release in Motorola xoom in 2009.
It had a main feature of android such as multitasking, notification and widgets.

Features-

• Email and Contact app.
• The gallary app access with thumbnails for other photos in a collection.
• Tabs are added in the main browser and the incognito mode for anonymous browsing.
• Redesigned keyboard.

Andoid Honeycomb

9-Icecreame Sandwich-

It was released in Oct 19, 2011 and version number was 4.0.
It was a version which can be operate on both smartphone and tablets.
The Icecreame Sandwich release also introduce a number of new features, including a refreashed Homescreen.

Features-

• It had a upgraded browser.
• New contact manager.
• The ability to access the camera.
• Control music playback from the lockscreen.
• Face recognisation for device unlocking.
• Ability to monitor and set mobile data usage limit.

Andoid Ice cream Sandwich

10-Jelly Bean-

It was released in July 9, 2012 and version number was 4.1 - 4.3.1.
The Improvements in this version, are operating system a smoother and more responsive feels and in notification system.

Features-

• Lockscreen widgets.
• Quick settings and screen savers.
• Individual notification can now display additional content or action button such as "Call Back" or "Message" on a missed call.

Andoid Jelly-Bean

11-Kit-Kat-

It was released in Oct 31, 2013 and version number was 4.4 - 4.4.4.
In this version there is a extra sms app which is google hangouts.

Features-

• Apps may trigger a translucent status and navigation bar appearance, or trigger a full screen mode.
• action overflow menu buttons in apps are always visible
• In the Settings menu, users can now specify a default Home (launcher) and text messaging app.
• The AOSP Gallery app was also deprecated in favor of Google+ Photos.

Andoid Kit Kat

12-LolliPop-

It was released in Nov 12, 2014 and version number was 5.0 - 5.1.1.
There are some changes in this version.

Features-

• It is a redesigned user interface built around a design language known as material design ehich was made to retain a paperlike feel to interface.
• Other changes include improvementsto the notifications which can be accessed from the lock screen and displayed within application as top of the screen banners.
• A "Do not disturb feauture" is also added for notification it also improves the battery life of the device.

Andoid Lolly Pop

13-Marsh Mallow-

It was released in Oct 5, 2015 and version number was 6.0 - 6.0.1.
It is the 6th major version of android operationg system.

Features-

• It introduced new permissions, architectures.
• Native support for finger print recognisation and USB type-c connectors.
• A new "Assist" API allows information from a currently opened app, including text and a screenshot of the current screen to be sent to a designated assistant application for analysis and processing.
• this system is used by the google app feature "Google now" on top which allows user to perform searches within the content of information currently being displayed on screen.
• By holding the home button or using a voice cammand, on-screen cards are generated which display information.

Andoid Marsh Mallow

14-Nougat-

It was released in Aug 22, 2016 and version number was 7.0 - 7.1.1.
Nougat introduces notable changes to the operating system and its development platform, including the ability to display multiple apps on-screen at once in a split-screen view, support for inline replies to notifications.

Features-

• The notification shade was redesigned.
• Featuring a smaller row of icons for settings.
• Replacing notification cards with a new "sheet" design, and allowing inline replies to notifications.
• The "Doze" power saving mechanism introduced in Android Marshmallow was expanded to include a state activated when the device is running on battery and the screen has been off for a period of time but is not stationary.
• A new "Data Saver" mode restricts background mobile data usage
• It can trigger internal functions in apps that are designed to reduce bandwidth usage, such as capping the quality of streaming media.

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