How To Make Sure Your Android Is Updated.

Keeping your phone up to date allows it to operate at peak efficiency. Because of this, updates for Android are frequently released to patch issues in the software and enhance security. Additionally, the operating system typically receives one significant update per year. Android users can anticipate the release of Android 13 and all the associated performance and design improvements in the fall of 2022.

We at Asurion assist millions of people with troubleshooting, optimizing, and fixing their technology, and we want to assist you in ensuring that your Android phone is prepared and ready to fully benefit from the most recent software update. Before downloading the new Android operating system update, follow these instructions.

Before updating your Android Phone’s operating system, we recommend these two important steps:  

1. Back up your device. Check out our steps for how to back up your phone if you need help.  
2. Free up space. Downloading the latest Android operating system usually requires a lot of free space on your device. To check your current available storage space, go to Settings > Battery and device care (may also be Battery Care) > Storage. For tips on what to delete to make room, check out our guide on how to free up storage space on your phone.  

Now your phone is ready for the update, here’s how to get it started. 

How to update to the newest Android operating system 

Steps for updating to the latest Android OS will vary slightly depending on what model you’re using.  

To update your Samsung Galaxy: 

1. Go to Settings > Software update. 
2. Tap Check for software updates. 
3. If your operating system is up to date, you should see a message saying, “Current software is up to date”. If a new update is available, follow the instructions to download it. 
4. When you’re ready to install, tap Install Now. 

How to automatically update apps on your Android 

Keeping your apps updated can also help your Android run smoothly, especially when it comes to your battery. We recommend installing them automatically to take the hassle out of the process. Here’s how:  

1. Open the Play Store™ app. 
2. Tap the circular profile icon in the top-right corner. 
3. Tap Settings > Network preferences. 
4. Tap Auto-update apps. Now choose whether you want apps to automatically update over any network, which requires using your data, or choose to automatically update them only when Wi-Fi is available. 
5. Tap Done. 

If you’ve tried these steps and still need a little help, we’re right around the corner. Schedule a repair at WefixTech and our certified experts can get your device back up and running as soon as the same day.