It can be an extremely exciting, but also somewhat confusing time, for Android device owners whenever a new major version of the world’s most used mobile operating system is introduced. The introduction of new features, new capabilities, and enhanced security is enough to raise excitement levels, but then the questions and confusion starts. Will my device be getting the latest version? If so, when will the manufacturer and network start to roll the firmware out? Currently, Android users around the world are anxiously waiting for Android 6.0 Marshmallow to land on their devices, so head on over to our complete list of devices that have been confirmed to get the latest update.
We largely have to rely on the manufacturers for such information, and from what the major manufacturers have told us so far, we have compiled a list, which will hopefully grow in the coming days.
Sony Xperia
Sony has clearly taken the very generous route of integrating Android Marshmallow, as you can see from the fairly comprehensive list of Xperia hardware that will be receiving the upgrade. As part of the announcement, Sony also mentioned that it had a little something additional in the works for device owners, but neglected to elaborate on what just yet.
- Xperia Z5
- Xperia Z5 Compact
- Xperia Z5 Premium
- Xperia Z4 Tablet
- Xperia Z3+
- Xperia Z3
- Xperia Z3 Compact
- Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact
- Xperia Z2
- Xperia Z2 Tablet
- Xperia M5
- Xperia C5 Ultra
- Xperia M4 Aqua
- Xperia C4
Motorola
Motorola has become known as one of the few smartphone makers that shows extreme willingness in bringing the latest version of Android to as many of its devices as possible. Given the confirmed hardware list below, it shows no sign of slowing down on that commitment.
- 2015 Moto X Pure Edition (3rd gen)
- 2015 Moto X Style (3rd gen)
- 2015 Moto X Play
- 2015 Moto G (3rd gen)
- 2014 Moto X Pure Edition in the US (2nd gen)
- 2014 Moto X in Latin America, Europe and Asia2 (2nd gen)
- 2014 Moto G and Moto G with 4G LTE2 (2nd gen)
- DROID Turbo
- 2014 Moto MAXX
- 2014 Moto Turbo
- Nexus 6
Samsung
Samsung smartphones and tablets are amongst the most popular Android devices in existence globally. It’s therefore imperative that the Korean company works as efficiently as possible to ensure that as many users as possible get the latest Android firmware across as many devices as possible. Unsurprisingly, the announcement mentions more of the latest devices at hand, with the likes of the Galaxy S5 missing out, for now at least.
- Galaxy Note 5
- Galaxy Note 4
- Galaxy Note 4 Duos
- Galaxy Note Edge
- Galaxy S6 Edge+
- Galaxy S6 Edge
- Galaxy S6
- Galaxy S6 Duos
- Galaxy Alpha
- Galaxy Tab A
HTC
Taiwan-based HTC were on the ball in relation to Android Marshmallow by announcing that Marshmallow would be coming to an array of “One” devices practically before Google had even finished introducing the firmware. HTC has been careful to stress that a number of the devices listed are currently categorized as “may” be getting Marshmallow. So keep that in mind when getting excited.
- HTC One M8
- HTC One M8s
- HTC One M8 EYE
- HTC One M9
- HTC One M9+
- HTC One E8
- HTC One E9
- HTC One E9+
- HTC One ME
- HTC Butterfly 2
- HTC Butterfly 3
- HTC Desire EYE
- HTC Desire 816
- HTC Desire 820
- HTC Desire 826
LG
LG is keeping things short and sweet. The following confirmed devices list for LG is based on the information provided by network T-Mobile.
- LG G3
- LG G4
- LG G Stylo
- LG G Pad 10.1
- LG G Flex 2
Google Nexus
Nexus device owners will likely be happy with what they are reading. Historically speaking, Google likes to ensure that the last few years of Nexus devices still benefit from the latest version of its own platform, so that’s great news for those who own one of the devices listed below, but bad news if you have Nexus 10, an original Nexus 7, or a Nexus 4.
- Nexus 6P
- Nexus 5X
- Nexus 6
- Nexus 5
- Nexus 7 (2nd gen)
- Nexus 9
- Nexus Player
A real mix of hardware and device types confirmed to be getting Android Marshmallow. If your device isn’t listed, then exercise some patience and hope that it will be confirmed soon.
You may also like to check out:
- How To Install / Flash Android 6.0 Marshmallow [Tutorial]
- Download Android 6.0 Marshmallow Final Factory Images For Nexus Devices
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