How Do I Update My Android?
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Updating your Android.

  • Make sure your device is connected to Wi-Fi.
  • Open Settings.
  • Select About Phone.
  • Tap Check for Updates. If an update is available, an Update button will appear. Tap it.
  • Install. Depending on the OS, you’ll see Install Now, Reboot and install, or Install System Software. Tap it.

Method 1 Updating Your Device Over the Air (OTA)

  • Connect your device to Wi-Fi. Do so by swiping down from the top of your screen and tapping the Wi-Fi button.
  • Open your device’s Settings.
  • Scroll down and tap About Device.
  • Tap Update.
  • Tap Check for Updates.
  • Tap Update.
  • Tap Install.
  • Wait for the installation to complete.

To set up updates for individual apps on your device:

  • Open the Google Play Store app .
  • Tap Menu My apps & games.
  • Select the app you want to update.
  • Tap More .
  • Check the box next to “Enable auto update.”

Go to your phone settings and find the appropriate app (called “Updater”) Disable that app from settings — this will prevent the app from silently downloading the updates in the background. Click on “Clear Data” — this will reclaim the 500 MB+ storage space which is occupied by the already downloaded update.

What is the latest Android version 2018?

Nougat is losing its hold (latest)

Android Name Android Version Usage Share
KitKat 4.4 7.8%↓
Jelly Bean 4.1.x, 4.2.x, 4.3.x 3.2%↓
Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0.3, 4.0.4 0.3%
Gingerbread 2.3.3 to 2.3.7 0.3%

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Which is the latest version of Android?

  1. How do I know what the version number is called?
  2. Pie: Versions 9.0 –
  3. Oreo: Versions 8.0-
  4. Nougat: Versions 7.0-
  5. Marshmallow: Versions 6.0 –
  6. Lollipop: Versions 5.0 –
  7. Kit Kat: Versions 4.4-4.4.4; 4.4W-4.4W.2.
  8. Jelly Bean: Versions 4.1-4.3.1.
Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

Gaming, Esports & Interactive Media Writer

Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.

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