This short task gives you a reliable starting point for reading a tutorial or contacting support. You will finish with a few software details, without collecting private account information.
1. Prepare a place for the note
Open a note you control and write the date of the check. You do not need to include a serial number, phone number or account password. The purpose is to identify the software environment, not to create a public device inventory.
2. Open the device information
In Settings, look for About phone or the manufacturer's equivalent, then Android version. Record the exact model, Android release and build number. Where shown, add the Android security update and Google Play system update dates as separate entries.
3. Check that the labels stayed separate
Do not compress all of these values into latest version. They describe different components and may show different dates. If a menu differs from this description, use Settings search or the manufacturer's current help for your model.
4. Use and refresh the note
When following a guide, compare its stated requirements with your record. For an app-specific problem, add that app's version from its information screen. Refresh the record after a relevant update. If sharing a screenshot, crop personal notifications and identifiers first.