Are there updates for Android? How to update Android (OS): step-by-step instructions

From time to time, every owner of a device running Android OS needs to update the system. Moreover, this procedure is not mandatory; you can simply forget about it completely and use the version that was installed from the factory.

However, this decision will deprive you of many benefits. For example, all new games and applications are installed only on the “fresh” versions of Android. In addition, developers release updates with completely specific purpose: get rid of shortcomings and bugs previous version and introduce new functions useful to the user.

First of all, we will look at the easiest way to update the system, which does not require any skills.

Important! Before any update or firmware procedure, make sure your device is fully charged. Otherwise, during the process, the smartphone may discharge and then not turn on, because... the update process was interrupted. Also, before any operation, make a backup of your data, so that in case software errors, return the previous stable version.

Official firmware

Android OS update over the air

The easiest way is to update automatically using Wi-Fi or regular Mobile Internet. Most important point here, it is to ensure that there is an officially released update for your device.

• Go to the device settings, look for the section " About the phone".

• Inside the section we are interested in the item " System update", click on it.

• Here you can move the top slider to active position to have your device automatically check for released updates. Or press the button " Check now".

• After this, the system will automatically update. Or a message will appear that the device does not need to be updated because... The latest OS version is installed.

Sometimes it happens that your acquaintances or friends who have the same smartphone as you have already received an update “over the air”, but it never arrived to you. To solve this problem, do the following:

• Go to the device settings and click on the " tab Applications".

• In the window that opens, go to the tab " All". In the list that appears you need to find " Google Services Framework».

• We go inside and press the button " Erase data".

• After that, in the section " About the phone"Checking for new updates.

Manual update

If the above methods did not help, perform the following steps:

• We go to the official website of the manufacturer of our device and look for an archive there with updated version OS for your device. Download it and dump it onto the device’s SD card or internal memory.
• We go into Recovery mode. To do this, turn off the smartphone, and then turn it on while holding down the power key and the volume up/down button (on different models combinations may vary).
• Here we are interested in the point " apply update from sdcard"if we dumped the archive onto the SD card or " apply update from internal storage"if the archive with the firmware is in internal memory. Select the desired item and click on it using the power key.

• In the window that opens, select the archive with the updated firmware and press the power key. After this, the system update process will begin. After rebooting, the device will delight you with the new OS version.

If for some reason it was not possible to update the operating system using the above methods, proceed to more difficult option. We will need a PC, smartphone, USB cable, installed drivers For specific model our device, as well as special program for firmware. For different brands and smartphone models, programs and drivers will vary. We will describe the process in general terms.

Instructions:

• 1. Download the PC client for your model. For example, for Samsung it is Odin or Kies, and for Xiaomi it is XiaoMiFlash, etc.
• 2. Then download the ADB drivers so that the PC can recognize our device.
• 3. Download official firmware for your device from the manufacturer's website.
• 4. In the smartphone settings, go to the " For developers"and turn it on" USB Debugging".

• 5. After this, connect the phone to the PC and install the updated firmware using the appropriate program.

Unofficial firmware

It may also happen that the manufacturer no longer releases updates for older smartphone models. In this case, you will have to use unofficial Android OS firmware, of which there are a great many. However, it is worth remembering that installing such software may cause malfunctions in the device or even turn it into a “brick”.

The instructions for installing custom firmware are similar to what we described in paragraph " Manual update". Only in in this case(not always, but most often) we will first have to install custom Recovery (detailed instructions

The market for mobile products is structured in such a way that as new versions of Android OS are released, smartphone manufacturing companies introduce their support into their own, both recently released and already proven models. How it works? At the time of purchasing a new mobile product, it is available basic version system installed by default. After some period of time, Google releases a new Android release. After six months or a little later, depending on the geographic region, when the new version becomes tested and stable, you can install it on your smart phone. As a result, you get a new, modern interface, support for new applications and more settings and customization. In this material we have compiled a detailed guide for you, how to update Android on your phone.

What is a software update on Android and why is it needed?

You need to be aware that as a result of an update or rollback operating system all data stored on the phone will be irretrievably lost. Be sure to back up all the data you need ( address book, notes, photos) to a reliable external media before taking any of the steps in this guide. It could be external storage, hard drive on a PC (as a last resort, a memory card, but not advisable).

One more nuance. Since updating the operating system will require certain time(from 5 to 10 minutes, and sometimes more), be sure to charge the phone to 70-80% of the total battery capacity so that the update procedure is not interrupted due to problems with the phone’s battery.

Automatic Android update

The most accessible and the least the hard way updates. Go to the options menu and select the “Phone Information” section. Here we go to the “Software Update” item. On your device, this section may be located somewhere else, so you may have to go through the settings.

Now tap on the “Update” button, having previously set the option to download updates only via Wi-Fi, so that the update does not “eat up” all your money from your account.

Option in settings menu for automatic update OS

When all the data from the manufacturer’s server has been downloaded, in the menu that appears, tap the “Install” button and wait until the device reboots.

Since using the method described above you can only update your mobile device to the minor release build, you should also use special utility from the manufacturer (for Samsung gadgets it’s Kies, for LG it’s PC Suite, etc.) or updated “over the air” (most of the companies that produce smartphones or tablets have such a proprietary feature).

Latest Android update, if it is already available on the server, you can download it to your device at any time using just such a program.

Manually updating Android firmware

Almost all service centers use this method, but we can easily update ourselves, using only available means. Applies to update system application Odin. You can download it on many web resources (for example, on the same w3bsit3-dns.com). Using this technique, you can only install a new version of the official firmware, but not a custom one.

1. download the Odin program. We need version 1.83 (or later) - it is very popular among technical specialists and is suitable for the vast majority of products

2. find and download an archive on the Internet with the firmware we need. After extracting the contents from the archive (you will need it first), you should have 3 files on hand: PIT, PDA and CSC

3. connect the smartphone to the PC. It is critical that the phone is detected correctly in Windows

4. launch Odin. If the device connection was successful, in the program yellow the port name will light up in the corresponding field

Indication of successful connection of the device to the PC for updating in Odin

5. turn off mobile device and put it into Download Mode by pressing the home, power and volume down keys at the same time

6. Confirm activation of Download Mode by holding down the “Volume Up” key

7. in the central Odin window, select the downloaded files so that they correspond to the PIT, PDA and CSC objects

8. In Odin, click the Start button and wait until all files are updated.

If the Android system update went smoothly, a field with the inscription PASS in green will appear on the application screen.

Successful system update via Odin

Rollback to previous version

Perhaps you updated to one of the latest versions and were not satisfied (the phone is slow, errors appear frequently, you need to reboot, etc.). If necessary, you can roll back to any version you need. How to roll back?

1 way

Suitable for those who want to return the basic official factory firmware installed in the device at the time of its purchase in the store. This is quite easy to do. Go to the device settings and select the item responsible for resetting the settings (this can be “Privacy” or “Backup and reset”). On the test phone, this function was available in the “Backup and reset” menu in the “Personal data” category.

Section in the options menu designed to reset the device to its factory state

1. We go to this section of the menu and stop at the “Reset settings” item.
2. A form pops up warning you that all data from the gadget will be deleted. If the backups are already saved in a safe place, feel free to click “Reset phone settings”.
3. The phone begins to reboot. After 5-10 minutes it will boot again, with a clean basic system on board.

Method 2 - reset to factory settings (hard reset)

1. turn off the phone/tablet
2. simultaneously press and hold down the “Volume Up”, “Home” (bottom center) and “Power” buttons. The Recovery menu opens.
3. Using the volume keys, check the “wipe data/factory reset” item.
4. press the power key to confirm your choice
5. in the next menu you need to confirm your decision. Select “Yes – Delete all user data” using the keys designed to adjust the volume
6. Press the power button again. The main menu appears in front of you again
7. Using the power key, select “reboot system now”

All is ready. Next time the factory version of the OS will boot.

How to rollback if a custom version of Android is installed (Cyanogenmod, MIUI, Paranoid Android)?

If you installed a custom ROM, you can return the official firmware in the same way as manual update, - using the one already mentioned in the review Odin programs. First, you will have to search the Internet for files with the firmware you need, individually suitable for your smart model. Perhaps, best resource for searching – mobile portal w3bsit3-dns.com, here you can find any firmware for almost every phone model.

1. connect the mobile device to the PC
2. launch Odin
3. turn off the phone and enter it into Download Mode. To do this, press the home key, power key and volume down key.
4. when the phone is booted, press the volume up key to activate Download Mode
5. on the main Odin form, select the downloaded files as a match for PIT, PDA and CSC
6. in Odin, click the Start button and wait until all the files are updated.

The successful completion of the rollback procedure will be indicated by a green field with the inscription PASS at the top.

Information about a successful rollback to previous version via Odin

How to update Play Market on Android

The first time you boot a fresh system, you have to configure everything again: account, language, mail, time zone, network, etc. The same goes for the store. Google Play Market. An update to this module will become available immediately after setting up a Google account on your mobile device.

Proposal to connect your Google account to the system

Once you enter your authentication details account Google, Play Store components will appear in the notification panel, which can be updated exactly like any other applications.

Component updates Play Market

If you are using custom firmware, you need to go to the store itself at least once to update. After this, an update for the service will appear on the display.

Answers to readers' questions

When will the new Android update be available?

Answer. Because between the immediate release new version Android and the physical ability to install it on a gadget takes a certain amount of time (from 2-3 to 6-8 months), you need to be patient and follow the announcements of the companies. Among the first products with marshmallow support are devices from the Nexus and Android One lines. As for the Samsung brand, this month they promise updates to 6.0 for the following mobile device models: Galaxy Note 5, Galaxy S6 edge+; in January 2016 – Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge; in February – Galaxy Note 4 and Galaxy Note Edge.

Now about others trademarks. Sony announced an update for all current devices in the Xperia line, starting from the Xperia Z Ultra GPE released in 2013 and ending with all models of the Z5 series (both Premium and budget). The range of devices from LG is limited to the G4, G3 and G Flex2. HTC, in turn, limited itself to only two last generations own-produced devices: One M9/E9 and One M8/E8. In addition, companies such as Motorola, Xiaomi, Huawei, Asus, OnePlus and ZUK promise to equip their flagship devices and mid-level devices with Android 6.0. This list is not yet final. Subsequently, we will keep you updated on the latest announcements.

I have Huawei phone U9500, and I didn’t know or didn’t understand that I needed to update the version. Now I have Android 4.0.3, how can I update the firmware to the new version, please help!

Answer. Update process Huawei firmware described . In short, there are two ways to update the Huawei U9500 firmware.

1. We take out the battery and hold down the volume buttons on the phone. After this, the Android update process will begin.
2. Go to Settings -> Storage -> Software Update -> SD Card Update, launch the Android OS update.

I have a MFLogin3T tablet and until now I didn’t know that it was possible to update the system. I read it on different sites, tried it, but it doesn’t work. I have Android 4.4.4. How to update the Android version?

Answer. The easiest way to update your phone is through Settings - Options - About device - Software update. IN different versions Android OS partition location may vary. Thus it is fulfilled standard update on Android, download the official software. This is the safest and easiest way.

I have Samsung Duos, version 4.1.2 I can’t update the operating system to a higher version. Please help me update Android on my phone!

Answer. First you need to find out if it is possible to update Android on your phone to version 5.x. It turns out not. The fact is that specifications your phone does not allow you to install newer ones Android versions.

On the other hand, you can download the update for Android from the 4pda forum, where modified firmware is posted. But we wouldn't recommend setting it to enough old phone such updates if you do not have the necessary skills and are not prepared for a drop in the performance of your mobile device.

Lenovo A1000, Android is not updated. I'm trying to update version 5.0 to the newest one. At first everything goes well, but then he writes “Error” and shows an opened Android with a red triangle hanging above it with exclamation mark. What should I do? How to update OS to latest version?

Answer. Why isn't Android updated? The fact is that Android 5.0 is the latest version of the OS to which you can officially update the firmware on your phone. By at least, so say the users of the 4pda forum. Of course, you can update your phone by installing custom firmware, but no one guarantees stability after such an update.

I purchased NTS one m7. I can't update Android 4.4.2. The device does not find the software update, how to solve this problem? How to update it?

Answer. NTS one m7 can be updated to at least Android 5.1. If you can’t install the official update, try downloading custom firmware on the 4pda forum. Instructions for updating on this device are also collected there (see). In this topic you will find solutions to the problem if the Android OS is not updated.

I have a Moto x play, I don’t want to update the system, the message “Android 6.0.1 software available” constantly appears, which is wildly annoying. Please tell me how to remove this message so that it doesn’t appear again. I even contacted the support service of the smartphone manufacturer itself, All the instructions they gave me did not bring any results.

Answer. To disable firmware updates, go to Android settings, section About phone - Software update and disable updates by unchecking the corresponding item.

A year ago, the memory on my device died (the phone stopped turning on), it was replaced, but the firmware was not the original one (it’s no different, only the yellow Kernel inscription appears in the corner on the startup screen). Naturally, there are no updates for this firmware. Can I use Kies to roll back Android (install the native one) and update it?

Answer. In order to roll back the update, you need to reboot the phone into Recovery mode, select wipe data/factory reset, wipe cache partition and reinstall the firmware from the zip archive previously downloaded to the memory card. You can find the official firmware both on the manufacturer’s official website and on the 4pda forum, in the section with the corresponding name of your mobile device.

Tablet Acer Iconia A1-810. I don't have firmware updates... I click system update and it says "your device requires an update." How can I “force” it (forcefully update the Android system) or update it myself?

Answer. This model The tablet was released about 5 years ago, it does not support new versions of Android, so the manufacturer does not provide firmware updates. You can search for custom (unofficial) firmware on the 4pda forum, but we do not recommend installing them - it’s better to purchase new tablet than experimenting with firmware to the detriment of the stability and speed of the device.

The build number does not open on Android. I called for a long time. What should I do?

Answer. The Android build number is initially available for viewing in the “About smartphone” (“About tablet”) section. If you go turn on hidden settings(section “For Developers”), you can activate them by clicking on the build number, just 4-7 clicks on this line.

Periodically, every device running Android OS needs to update the current version of the operating system. Of course, even without this, the gadget will remain in working order, but nevertheless, some problems may arise with the old version. Therefore, today we will talk about how to update Android.

Often, when launching for sale new model, some software problems remain beyond the attention of the manufacturer. A conscientious developer always tries to eliminate shortcomings in previously released versions that were identified while using the gadget, and in addition, add new functions that are more user-friendly.

There are also third party developers who do not work for a particular company producing mobile devices, but they release their own unofficial software (custom firmware) for many device models, which can even be best quality than Android versions directly from the manufacturer.

In addition, devices from little-known manufacturers (usually Chinese) purchased outside the Russian Federation and not properly localized also need firmware updates.

How to update the version (firmware) of Android

Standard procedure

Official updates from the manufacturer are released quite regularly. As a rule, this applies popular models gadgets or devices produced by well-known companies.

Such updates are absolutely free, do not require special knowledge from the user and, as a rule, occur automatically. An Internet connection is required to check the firmware and update it.

Go to the main settings, in the section " System", at the very bottom we find the item " About the phone" (May be " About the device"), then open the position " System update" (May be " Update BY", on some models you will need to press the " Check now«):

The display will show " System check“, after which a message will appear indicating that the latest version is available or that it is being used, which means the system has been updated automatically. If this does not happen, then before upgrading to a new version of Android, we find out information about the firmware installed on a specific device. To do this, go back to the “About phone” section and at the very bottom we find the necessary information:

Know current version firmware is necessary to obtain information about the availability of more latest versions software for a specific smartphone/tablet model and the possibility of installing them.

Note: if you are using a gadget whose software does not support the Russian language, then you need to find the items “ About tablet" or " About phone» and look for the necessary information there.

Using third party programs (ROM Manager)

Sometimes loading official update It may be impossible to do so via internet, and it’s not even possible to install custom firmware this way. In this case, one of the best apps, used for these purposes - .

Using this program, you can easily create system backups and (in our case) manually update the current version of Android, including on Chinese smartphones.

For correct operation with the program is necessary if your device is not rooted.

After launch, the program will ask you to install it ClockWorkMod Recovery(CWM), this is a more advanced mod standard Recovery Android OS. We agree, and then do the following:

Loading on SD card of his staff the required firmware(zip archive format), which can be found on the official website of the developer of our device, run the utility ROM Manager , then select the menu item “ Install ROM from SD card" Using folder navigation, indicate the path to the archive on your SD card. Now let's activate the button " Save current ROM"(this is done to make it possible to roll back to old version, if you don’t like the new firmware) and select the “” position:

We agree with the reboot and the program will start the process of rebooting the smartphone in mode CWM and installing new firmware.

Also, the ROM Manager application will help you find firmware for specific device, to do this, in the program menu you need to select the item “ Download firmware", and it may well be that there is something more suitable just for you.

Learn more about the app's features ROM Manager watch the video:

Via ClockWorkMod Recovery

It is possible that updating Android using the ROM Manager utility failed, especially this situation is possible on smartphones from Chinese or little-known manufacturers. In this case, you can use the CWM menu.

ClockworkMod Recovery (or CWM Recovery) is an analogue of standard recovery with advanced functions. This utility will help not only perform full reset devices or install patches for games, but also update the firmware of the mobile gadget.

CWM supports most devices on Android based. In fact, every second modern smartphone(or tablet) Android is equipped with Modrecovery CWM. But if your device only has stock (standard) recovery, then install CWM Recovery using ROM applications Manager (see above).

After entering the ClockWorkMod Recovery menu, move using the volume key and first select “ wipe data/factory reset" (to reset all settings to factory settings), then " wipe cache "(to clear the cache). Now we find the line “ install zip from SD card" and confirm the action with the hardware button " Home"or the device power button (it plays the role of the " Yes»):

Note: for some device models, menu operation can be controlled using a sensor.

Next, getting to the point “ choose zip from sd card", indicate the path to the new firmware in the ZIP archive that was saved on the SD card, confirm the choice by clicking " Yes – Install /sdcard/update.zip»:

After completing the steps, the process of flashing our Android devices will be launched. Upon completion, select “ reboot system now"to reboot the device and wait for the device to boot, which can take quite a long period of time.

Important ! Before updating the Android version (firmware), you need to fully charge the device, because the whole process will take about half an hour. During the firmware update, the smartphone will require a lot of energy to correctly complete the task. In addition, the display backlight will be at maximum brightness during the update procedure, and the update process interrupted due to a lack of power can lead to disastrous consequences.

Therefore, before you start updating your device, assess the degree of risk and try to approach the question of how to update the Android version responsibly. Good luck!

"When will I get the update?" “My friend already has the latest Android on Xiaomi, but my Samsung is still running Android 7.0.” “And on iOS, the update comes to all devices at the same time.” The controversy surrounding Android updates has been ongoing for many years. What you need and important to know about the features of operating system updates Google systems? We tried to figure it out.

Are you sure you need the latest version of Android on your smartphone? I asked myself this question for a very long time and firmly believed that I could not live without the latest version of the “sweet” operating system. From KitKat to Lollipop, Marshmallow and Nougat, I waited for my smartphone to update, regularly checking the update schedule from all sorts of official and unofficial sources.

And now it’s 2018 and I still rejoice like a child when the long-awaited update to Android 8.0 arrives on my smartphone. What do Android version updates bring? After all, often you don’t even see visual changes in the system, everything happens “under the hood”. So what is the value of an update, other than changing the system serial number? Especially considering that even flagships like the Galaxy S9 are launching already outdated version Android 8.0, while devices like Google Pixel flaunt the 8.1 version of the system? I will share my thoughts on this matter.

Which smartphone would you prefer - a device with Android 7.1.2 or a device with Android 8.0 on board? I understand that in life the question is not this way, and the buyer chooses from a larger number of parameters. But all other things being equal, there is a high probability that a smartphone with a more recent version of the system will be purchased. Right? So why aren't all manufacturers rushing to update their smartphones to the latest version of Android? I will try to tell you based on my own experience and observations.

Each new version of Android carries with it a large number of new functional changes. Some of these changes are coming to smartphones different manufacturers in the form of their own superstructures over pure Android long before Google makes them part of the system. For example, multi-window mode in Samsung smartphones appeared a couple of years before Google made it an Android feature. Therefore, sometimes the transition from version to version does not seem so radical from the point of view regular user, because they have been using these “new” functions for a long time.

It seems to me that, in theory, the average buyer should not care what version of the system he gets out of the box - Samsung, Xiaomi, Huawei, and other companies approach this issue wisely. The user will definitely not be left behind and will receive the most efficient smartphone possible, even despite the lag in the operating system number.

Do you need to update your smartphone?

Necessarily. The fact is that each new version of Android, in addition to all sorts of “goodies” for the user, carries a large number of updates to the smartphone’s security system. Well, then you can get by with simple security patches that Google releases every month, you say. And you'll be right, it is possible. Manufacturers large number"old" smartphones only roll out security updates, and even then, at best, within 1.5-2 years after the release of the device.

But, you must admit, if you are the owner of some expensive flagship Android smartphone, you want more tangible changes than security patches, right? This is why companies are preparing global updates for their smartphones, usually no more than two per life cycle models. Let me give you an example. Samsung Galaxy S8 came out on Android 7.0, and in some markets it has already been updated to Android 8.0. There are high chances that in a year it will also receive an update to Android 9.0, but this will most likely end the era of global system updates for this device, and only security patches will arrive over the air.

Android P has already been introduced - when can I expect it on my smartphone?

I think that no manufacturer currently has an answer to this question. Firstly, the final version of the Google system has not yet been presented. There was only a release of the build for developers, which gives a general idea of ​​the upcoming changes to the system. Secondly, after leaving full-fledged Android P all market companies will need time to adapt their software to new system, as it has always been. This is what leads to such strong segmentation within Android versions. By the way, Android 8.0 reached only one percent of all devices six months after release (February data). This, it seems to me, suggests that you should not worry about what serial number systems today in your smartphone. Google is taking certain steps in simplifying the process of updating devices for manufacturers, but so far all this is happening only on paper - the company still needs to wait for the real outcome of these actions.

What can I do to stop my smartphone from slowing down?

Updating your device to a new version of Android is not a universal magic wand that will cure all the problems of your smartphone: if the device is slow, it is unlikely to start “flying” after the update. If you want your smartphone to please you longer with its operating speed and lifespan on a single charge, then you definitely have one official and proven way to achieve what you want.

1. Save all your data, for example, to a memory card or computer (there are a large number quality programs, allowing you to make the process of backup and data recovery as painless as possible).

2. Completely reset your smartphone to factory settings.

3. Install the arriving update.

4. Recover your data from backup copy(see point 1). Passwords for applications will most likely have to be remembered, and contactless payment cards will have to be re-linked to the account (in Google Pay this happens automatically).

So in pretty short time you will receive a device that is as close as possible to what it was like out of the box. This pleasant feeling of a smart and long-lasting smartphone should be enough for 3-4 months active use. Then the procedure can be repeated if there is a desire and time allows (everything about everything requires about an hour of free time).

The Android system has a convenient interface for receiving updates. This process is necessary for your device to receive full protection, improve functionality and performance. In addition, when you update your operating system to the latest version, you can often download new applications and widgets.

Update on your smartphone

The most in a simple way Update Android on your phone by auto-booting, as well as installing the latest software. For this option there is no need to use your PC, pre-download the firmware file to your gadget, etc. This procedure for receiving updates is suitable if the device has an Android 4.0 operating system and lower.

The update process does not differ much on different phone models, but in general it looks like this:

Before installing a new update, it is advisable to backup your data. This way you can always be sure of the safety of your information, and if the OS build is unstable or the device is incompatible with the update, you can restore everything without any problems custom settings. Backup It is recommended to do this not only in case of auto-update, but always when you are going to somehow change the firmware configuration.

Update on tablet

Everything is clear with updating the OS on smartphones; now you need to understand how to update Android on a tablet. The process of updating to the latest version is not much different from the version on the phone, but it has its own characteristics.

If the tablet has constant access to wireless network, it will automatically display a notification about the availability of a new OS version. All you have to do is accept or reject the update. If you accidentally clicked “Cancel,” then there is no reason to panic. Just turn on the “About Tablet PC” item, and then select the auto-update section.

If for various reasons automatic notification no, you can complete the process yourself. To do this you need to do the following:

1. Enable the "Settings" section.
2. In the “About Tablet PC” subsection, find the item “ System update" Select it.
3. After this, the latest version of the operating system will begin to autoload.
4. Once the process is complete, your Tablet PC will reboot. When you have a new version installed, you will naturally receive a notification from the system.

To prevent errors and problems associated with installing a new operating system, make sure that you have more than 50% battery charge when you start the update and that you are not having problems with . To be sure, you can turn on the tablet PC to charge during the entire update process.

Update via computer

You can also update Android using your PC. All that is required for this is the appropriate software, as well as the disk that was included with your device. New firmware can also be downloaded from the Internet (if you don't have a disk or need specific version OS).

1. Connect your device to your PC and then turn on Kies. The program will detect the device and check whether a new version of the operating system has been released for your phone or tablet. The result of the query will be displayed on the screen.
   
2. When a new version of the software is found, a dialog box will appear asking you to update. If confirmed, you must read the warning carefully.
   
3. To confirm your consent, click “I have read all the information,” and then click start update. After this, it will automatically update to the latest OS version, which is fully compatible with your phone or tablet.
   
4. As soon as the program installs the file (the update process is considered complete), you can evaluate all the benefits of your new firmware version.

In the same way, you can return the old version of the OS if you wish.

Manual update

If you don't have it, you can complete the update process manually. To do this, you need to download the OS from the manufacturer’s official website, and then place it in any convenient location in the device’s memory. Then go to the Recovery Menu. To do this, you need to turn off the phone and press a certain sequence of keys (depending on the manufacturer and version of the phone). The most common combinations are:

• Volume up button + power off key;
• Change volume (more or less) + power button + “Home”;
• Volume up button + volume down button + power off button.