In order to increase the convenience of its users, Android, the mobile operating system created by Google, always updates the operating system (OS) regularly, or we know it more often, system updates. Usually this is also done to add features in it.
That is, if you want to enjoy the latest features of Android, then you have to update the OS first. Now, talking about Android, currently the latest version of the operating system is Android 12. A total of 2.5 billion more Android devices are already using this latest mobile operating system.
Then, how to update the Android version? Launching from Thelastsurvivors, you can first check the Android version that is currently used.
How to find out which version of Android you are using
To find out which version of Android is being used, you can access it through Smartphone Settings. Here’s the guide:
- Go to smartphone Settings;
- Scroll down and select the System menu;
- System Update tab and select Android Version;
- Then your Android smartphone version will be displayed;
How to Update Android Version via OTA
If your device is connected to WiFi, updating the Android version via a WiFi network or via OTA (over the air) is the best option. Besides being fast, this method also tends not to be complicated.
Here’s how to update the Android version via OTA:
- Previously make sure your device is connected to WiFi because the size of the Android operating system is quite large;
- Then open Settings / Settings smartphone;
- Scroll down and find the About Device/About Phone menu;
- Click Update and then a Software Update or System Firmware Update will appear;
- Click Check for Updates;
- If there is an update available, simply click Update at the top of the window;
- Click Install Now/Install Now to start downloading the new operating system
- Wait a few moments until the installation process is complete;
- Then the device will automatically restart when the OS install process is complete.
How to Update Android Version via PC
In addition to updating the operating system directly through Settings, you can also update the Android version via PC. The method is quite easy, it’s just that you need device management software as a third party. So you need to download additional applications.
For more details, here are the steps to update the Android version via PC:
- Open the browser and then go to the official website of the manufacturer of the Android device you are using;
- Scroll down and find the Support tab or Support Page;
- Next, fill in the required information, namely about the device you are using in order to access the latest operating system updates;
- Download the operating system and install the Device Management software;
- Go back to the official Android manufacturer site and find the downloadable update file;
- After the update file is downloaded, install it using the Device Management software that you downloaded earlier;
- Connect your Android device with PC using a cable;
- Open the device management software and find the update command located at the top;
- Click Update and the Android operating system upgrade process will start;
- Wait and do not do any activity on your Android screen until the process is complete.
FYI, the name and function of this software varies greatly, depending on the brand of device you are using. For example, if you are a Samsung user, you can download the Kies software, or MDM for Motorola smartphone users.
At first glance, the first method is more practical and simpler. It’s just that, if your Android device is not connected to WiFi, then the second method can be the right option.
