A big Android update is rolling out worldwide, including to older phones

A big Android update has started going out around the world, and it is not limited to the newest phones. According to Android Authority, more than 80 phone and tablet models are on the list. That includes older devices, which often get left behind when new software arrives.

What we know

• More than 80 phone and tablet models are included.
• The rollout is global, so it reaches countries at different times.
• Older phones are covered, not just this year's models.

Android Authority describes it as one of Android's biggest software rollouts. A software update is a free package of changes that a phone downloads to fix problems, add features or improve security. Phone makers usually send them out in stages.

Who it affects

Anyone with an Android phone or tablet could be touched by this. With so many models listed, the odds are better than usual that an older device is included. Because the rollout is global, your phone may get the update later than a friend's, even if you own the same model.

What is not known yet

The material does not say which update this is, which exact models are on the list, or what new features it brings. It also gives no dates for any country. Those details matter, so it is worth checking your phone maker's announcements for the full list.

What to do

Open Settings on your phone and look for a software update. If one is waiting, install it while the phone is charging and connected to Wi-Fi. If nothing shows up yet, check again in a few days, since the rollout is staged.