How to update an Android OS

Android is the fastest-growing smartphone platform in the United States. There are many manufacturers of Android devices, and the downside to so many manufacturers is keeping them updated. Google has updated its Android OS several times in the past year, but not all devices receive the update at the same time. Depending on the carrier and manufacturer, some phones receive the update as soon as its released and others take months. Updates for the Android operating system are downloaded over the air and are checked in the phone’s Settings menu.

Instructions

1. Turn on your Android device.
2. Press the “Menu” button, represented by four horizontal lines, the word “Menu” or four small squares, and select “Settings.”
3. Scroll down and select “About Phone.
4. ”Tap on “System Updates” and your phone automatically checks for new software. If there’s no new software to be downloaded, you’ll see a message confirming you are fully updated.
5. Press “Install Now” if there is new software available. The update will download and your phone will restart.