The Android operating system is very popular and the reason for this is its many advantages. Many modern smartphones and tablets run on this operating system, which indicates its reliability, otherwise well-known gadget manufacturers would not use Android. In general, this OS has enough advantages, but the purpose of this article is not to describe the advantages and disadvantages of Android. This rather voluminous manual is intended for users who want to know how to update android.

Periodically, each holder of a smartphone, tablet or other device running on the Android platform needs to update the version of the operating system. Of course, updating is not mandatory, and if this is not done, any device will continue to function normally. However, the old version of the OS often becomes a problem. For example, it may be difficult to install new programs or games whose developers did not take care of later versions of android. In addition, developers regularly release new versions of the Android OS for a reason. First of all, this is done in order to eliminate all the shortcomings of previous versions and add new, user-friendly features.

So, we figured out the need to update Android, now let's find out how to update Android on different devices. In this article, we will consider the use of official and non-official firmware versions. Your attention will be presented with step-by-step instructions, on the basis of which you can update Android on your phone and tablet. We will also tell you how to update android through a computer. So, let's get down to business.

Before you update Android, you need to choose the method that suits you best, and there may be several options. Perhaps the most convenient is automatic software updates directly through the phone. That is, this method does not require the use of a computer and pre-loading a new firmware version, since all the necessary actions will be performed in the smartphone settings. This method of updating the OS is suitable for all devices with a version of Android no later than 4.0. The software update procedure is extremely simple and will take very little time.

It should be noted that the Android update process may vary slightly depending on the specific smartphone model. We have prepared step-by-step instructions using the most common software as an example, but you can easily figure it out if your device has a slightly different interface. So, to update Android on your phone, follow these steps:

1. Go to the "Settings" of your smartphone. This is usually done through the main menu of the phone or using a special button on the phone. It all depends on the model of the gadget. In any case, there will be no problems with this.

2. After entering the phone settings, find the "About phone" item (in some cases, this section may be called "About the tablet" or "About the smartphone"). Here you will find the build number and version of android. After clicking on the “About phone” item, the following window will appear in front of you:

3. Next, you need to find and go to the "System Update" section. (In some cases, this section may be called “Software Update” or simply “Update”). Now you need to click on the "Update" button (in some cases, this button may be called "Check for updates" or "Check now"). If an update is available for your device, your smartphone will automatically download and install it. In some cases, automatic download is not provided and you will need to confirm the software update. If there is no update for your smartphone, then you will see a message stating that you have the latest version of the Android OS installed.

Note: before installing Android, you should make sure that your phone is connected to the Internet and that you have enough data to download the new firmware.

It should be said that some devices require certain features of updating the Android operating system. For example, some Samsung smartphones require you to enable your Samasung account before updating Android. Note that this is not a Google account, but a Samasung account. If you have not yet created a Samsung account, then follow these steps:

• In the phone settings, find the "Account and sync" item and go to it.
• Now click on "Add account" and in the window that opens, select the "Samasung account" section.
• Now follow the prompts on the smartphone screen. After activating your account, you can proceed to update the android, following the previously given instructions.

Also watch the Android update video on your smartphone.

You already know how to update an android through a phone. Now let's find out how to update Android on a tablet. It should be said that the process of updating the software on a tablet computer does not imply significant differences from updating a smartphone, however, there are still some differences, so we decided to prepare a separate instruction.

Quite often, tablets are almost constantly connected to the Internet. In this case, the android update procedure is greatly simplified. The fact is that being in the mode of constant access to the network, the device itself can find a new version of the operating system and inform you about it. You will only have to accept or reject the new software. If you have already received such an offer, but at that time you decided to refuse it, then there is nothing to worry about. Just go to the section "About the tablet PC" and select the item "Update software".

If automatic updating does not occur, then this procedure can be performed manually. Again, the process of updating Android on a tablet may involve slight differences depending on the specific device model, but the meaning is the same and you will not have any difficulties. To update android on a tablet computer, you need to follow these steps:

• Go to "Settings".
• Find "About Tablet PC". Click on this tab and click on the "System update" item.
• After that, the tablet will start searching for the latest software version.
• If the device has the latest version of android installed, the device will inform you that no updates were found. If a new Android OS version is found, you will be prompted to install. install. After installation is complete, your tablet may restart.

Note: in order to avoid problems with the device, before updating the android on the tablet, you need to take care in advance that the battery charge of the tablet computer is more than 50% of the allowable capacity. It is advisable to connect the tablet to charging when updating the software. This rule is also relevant when updating the OS on the phone.

You can update Android not only directly from the device itself, but also from a computer. To do this, you will need a special program and a disk that comes with the device. Also, the android version can be downloaded from the Internet, for example, if there is no corresponding disk or you want to install a specific version.

To date, there are several programs for updating Android, but we use the special Kies application as an example. You can download the program on the Internet, just use the Yandex or Google search. To update android through a computer, you need to follow these steps:

1. Connect your smartphone or tablet to your computer and launch the Kies app. The program will automatically check if there is an available software update for your device and the result will be reported to you in the corresponding window.

2. If there is a new version of the operating system for your device, then the "Update" button will appear in front of you. Click on it and a new warning window will appear. Carefully study the information provided and only then proceed to the next step.

3. If you agree with everything, check the box next to "I have read all the above information" and click on the "Start updating" button. After that, the download of the latest version of the operating system will begin, which fully corresponds to your model of smartphone or tablet.

4. Once the Android OS files are downloaded, the software update will start automatically. If the automatic update has not started, a corresponding button should appear, by clicking on which you will confirm the start of the software installation.

5. That's it. You have updated Android to the latest version. Now you can evaluate the benefits of the new software.

Android is updated in the same way through Sony PC Companion programs and others.
Also watch the video on how to update android via kies.

Many modern gadgets, such as Nexus, HTC, Samsung, etc. have the opportunity to get Android 5 Lollipop. Meanwhile, often for unknown reasons, many users cannot install this software, since the long-awaited update simply does not come. That is, the corresponding section reports that there are no updates available for the device. If you are sure that your smartphone or tablet supports this version of the operating system, but there is no automatic update, then you can try to update in another simple and safe way, which, moreover, does not require.

We are talking about a forced update, and you will not need to manually install the image and use non-official firmware. Since we did not find a device on which Android 5 Lollipop has not yet been installed, the screenshots presented in the instructions will already be with this version of the software, but there is no significant difference and the contents of the menu are no different, so you can easily cope with the task.

So, go to "Settings" and select "Applications".

Open the list of all applications. Now you need to find an application called Google Services Framework. Click on it and select the "Erase data" option.

After that, turn off the smartphone and immediately after turning it on, check the software updates again, to do this, go to the following path: “Settings” → “About device” → “System update”.

Note: In some cases, there may be a delay in the arrival of the update. As a rule, after 10-15 minutes you can already start the update.

If your device does not support Android 5 Lollipop, and the previously specified file is deleted, nothing bad will happen. True, for further correct operation of Google Play, you may have to re-authorize, that is, you just need to enter your data to log into your Google account, and not re-register in the system.

You can also watch the video on how the firmware is updated to android 5 lolipop.

How to update Android using unofficial firmware

This is where we will end this article. We hope this rather voluminous manual helped you and now you know how to update android. If you have any problems with the update, ask questions in the comments.