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In the same way that release numbers need to be only unique within an application, build numbers need only be unique within a release. The simplest way to do this is an auto-incrementing integer that starts at "1" for each new release, similar to the sequential release numbering scheme, but it can be any value.

Find your Android Build numberGoogle Pixel: Settings > System > About phone > Build number.Samsung Galaxy S8 and later: Settings > About phone > Software information > Build number.LG G6 and later: Settings > About phone > Software info > Build number.More items...?Jan 3, 2019

The first letter is the code name of the release family, e.g. F is Froyo. The second letter is a branch code that allows Google to identify the exact code branch that the build was made from, and R is by convention the primary release branch. The next letter and two digits are a date code.

Under the semantic numbering convention (more on this below), the numbers work as follows:First Number: Tracks major changes.Second Number: Tracks minor changes.Third Number: Tracks patches or mere bug fixes.Fourth Number: Tracks changes less significant than a patch.Nov 10, 2017

Build number does not matter per se, but it is an easily trackable indication. For example, some devices are available for different carriers. Some carrier has locked bootloader, or other complications, and another does not.

Yes model numbers are same for the device all over the world.

The first letter is the code name of the release family, e.g. F is Froyo. The second letter is a branch code that allows Google to identify the exact code branch that the build was made from, and R is by convention the primary release branch. The next letter and two digits are a date code.