The OS is only one requirement
Motion Assist depends on Google Play services. Find Hub remembered items depends on two apps, one Google Account and the default assistant setting.
Android feature availability · Verified Sep 14, 2026
Does your phone get the new Android feature?
Google’s Android Drops mix OS requirements, app requirements, country availability and gradual rollouts. Check the conditions together instead of guessing from your phone model alone.
5 current feature checks0 external API callsSource-linked verdictsNo account required
Check your Android feature
Choose a feature, then answer only the requirements that actually matter for it.
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Full requirements →This checker reports published eligibility and observed rollout evidence; it cannot see your account-side feature flag or inspect your phone remotely.
Availability snapshot
September 2026 Android Drop
These are the five current checks in the tool. “Rolling out” means the published requirements can be met before a server-side feature flag reaches every account.
Motion AssistMotion-sickness bubbles via Google Play servicesAndroid 17+Widely observed on Pixel; confirmed on Fold8-series Samsung devicesCheck →
Find Hub remembered itemsAsk Gemini to remember where you put physical itemsAndroid 16+Requires Gemini + Find Hub setup and supported regionCheck →
Guided visionSpoken camera guidance in Gemini LiveAndroid 9+Google still describes rollout as coming soonCheck →
Google Keep in MessagesCreate and edit Keep notes inside conversationsApp-basedGlobal rollout started September 1Check →
Google Messages chat themesCustom backgrounds and message colorsApp-basedAvailable now; RCS required by rollout announcementCheck →
Troubleshooting
Why a supported phone can still be missing the feature
Country and language can matter
Gemini-backed features inherit Gemini availability. A phone can meet the hardware and Android requirement while the region or language still blocks the feature.
Rollouts are staged
A feature can be announced and documented before the flag reaches every eligible account. Do not factory-reset a working phone just because a staged feature is late.
Troubleshooting guide →FAQ
Android feature availability questions
Does an Android Drop arrive as a full OS update?
Not necessarily. Some features arrive through Google Play services or app updates, so two phones on the same Android version can see a feature at different times.
Can this checker see whether the feature flag is enabled on my Google Account?
No. A website cannot inspect private account-side rollout flags. The checker combines published requirements with current rollout evidence and tells you when the remaining uncertainty is account-side.
Why ask for country?
Gemini-backed features can depend on where Gemini mobile is available. The country selector is used only for that rules check and is processed in your browser.
Why is the result sometimes “Eligible · rollout check” instead of Yes?
Because that is the honest answer when the public requirement is met but Google has not confirmed the feature on every model or account. Device Fit Check avoids turning missing evidence into a false guarantee.