How to Check the Current Version of Your Device or Operating System

The steps differ depending on the platform you’re using. Below are the most common methods, organized by device/OS.

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📱 Android

1. Open the Settings app.
2. Scroll to About phone (or About tablet).
3. Tap Android version – the number shown is your current OS version.

Source: Android support page ¹

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💻 Windows (10, 11, and earlier)

Using Settings

1. Press Win + I to open Settings.
2. Choose System ► About.
3. Under Windows specifications you’ll see Edition, Version, and OS build.

Using the Run dialog

1. Press Win + R.
2. Type winver and press Enter.
3. A small window appears displaying the Windows version and build number.

Source: Microsoft documentation ²

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🍎 iPhone, iPad, iPod touch

1. Open Settings.
2. Tap General ► About.
3. The Software Version line shows the iOS/iPadOS version you’re running.

Source: Apple support page ⁸

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🖥️ macOS (Mac computers)

1. Click the Apple menu () in the top‑left corner of the screen.
2. Select About This Mac.
3. A window appears with the macOS name and version number (e.g., “macOS Ventura 13.3”).

Source: General OS‑version guide ¹⁰

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📞 Windows Phone / Legacy Windows Mobile

1. Open Settings.
2. Go to Phone ► About.
3. The Build number or Windows version field displays the current version.

(Standard procedure for older Windows Mobile devices.)

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🔧 Checking the Version of an Application

For most software (browsers, office suites, developer tools, etc.) you can usually find the version in one of the following places:

• Help → About menu (common in desktop apps).
• Settings or Preferences screen, often near the bottom.
• In the app’s Info page on the app store (Google Play, Microsoft Store, Apple App Store).

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Quick Reference Table

Platform	Path to Version Info
Android	Settings ► About phone ► Android version
Windows	Settings ► System ► About or winver
iOS / iPadOS	Settings ► General ► About ► Software Version
macOS	Apple menu ► About This Mac
Windows Phone	Settings ► Phone ► About
Apps (generic)	Help ► About or Settings/Preferences

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