How to Update an Android

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Make sure you're connected to Wi-Fi .

   To do so, use two fingers to swipe down from the top of your Android's screen and look for the Wi-Fi icon; if it has a slash through it, tap it to enable Wi-Fi before continuing. , It's a light-purple app with a white gear on it that's in the App Drawer., This option is near the bottom of the page.
   
   Skip this step if you have a Samsung Galaxy device. , It's at the top of the screen.
   
   Depending on your Android, this button may instead say "Update" or something similar., You'll see this option at the top of the screen.
   
   On some Android devices, tapping Software update may prompt your Android to search for an update. , If there is an update available for your Android device, you'll have the option of tapping Update or Install.
   
   If you don't see an Update button, your Android device is up-to-date. , This option will appear in a pop-up window.
   
   Doing so will begin installing the Android's operating system update.
   
   This process will likely take anywhere from a few minutes to an hour.
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   Step 2: Open your Android's Settings .

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   Step 3: Scroll down and tap About device.

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   Step 4: Tap Software update.

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   Step 5: Tap Check for updates.

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   Step 6: Tap the Update option if prompted.

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   Step 7: Tap Install or Update when prompted.

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