Updating the Android operating system usually occurs by default, that is, the phone device periodically offers you to update the software (software) itself.
Important points before updating Android on your phone
Before agreeing to the automatic update of the operating system, it is recommended that you ensure a sufficient internet connection speed (mobile internet is not suitable). Automatic software updates occur at least every six months, and the phone itself asks you for permission to update the software. If this does not happen, then you can check and set the update settings yourself. In this article, we will take a closer look at how to update the Android OS manually.
Why doesn't Android update automatically on my phone?
The Android OS has a large number of variations depending on the type of device (phones, tablets, smartphones), but the principle of placing the settings is the same. The software update does not happen automatically in two cases:
- The "automatic software update" option is not enabled.
- Or you have an old phone model that no longer receives Android OS updates.
The old phone model is one to three years old. In this case, you can update the OS by downloading it manually on the official Android website (you will need to enter your mobile phone model).
How to set the Android OS update settings on the phone manually?
The first thing that is required to set the desired settings is a good internet connection. We connect the phone device to the Wi-fi router:
- Go to the main menu, select the "Settings" option.
- Next, click "WI-fi".
- We connect the phone to an available network.
Instructions for updating the Android OS on the phone
- Now we turn to setting up automatic software updates - we go back to the "Settings" menu.
- We find the menu item "About the device" - depending on the phone model, this item may have a different, similar in meaning, name: "About the system", or "About the tablet / smartphone".
- Next, select the "Software update" option (check for updates).
Next to this option, you can find the item "available for download only when connected to Wi-fi", in order to save your money, it is recommended to check the box.
- On the phone screen, the command "software update" is executed, the connection to the server is the connection to the Internet. At the moment, there are no latest Android OS updates for the phone model in question, which the system told about.
You can also find an OS update for your phone on the official Android website http://androidmir.org/faq/update/, after downloading it in accordance with your phone manufacturer.
We've covered the easiest way to manually update the Android operating system on your phone. In some phone models, it is enough to check the box next to "Automatic software update", and immediately after that the phone itself finds updates and asks for permission to restart and install new software. We remind you that a fast internet connection is very important for the successful installation of new software.
