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Welcome to the 'Checking for software updates on an Android phone' video course. In this video, you'll learn how to find your phone's software information and check if an update is available. The steps will be similar on an Android tablet.
Keeping your software up to date can help your device run smoothly, fix security risks, and provide you with the latest features. Your device may update automatically. But it's good to know how to do it yourself, especially if it's been turned off for a while. Some updates use significant data and power, so it's best to update over Wi-Fi and have a charged battery.
You can check for a software update from your phone's Settings app. From the Home screen, swipe up to go to the Apps screen. Find the icon for the Settings app. It looks like a cogwheel. Tap on it to open the Settings menu, then scroll down to Software update. Tap on it to see the options. At the top, tap Download and install. Your phone will check for any available updates.
If your software is up to date, you'll see a message saying your software is up to date. If an update is available, information about the update will appear, along with the option to schedule the install for later or do it now. Tap Install now to start.
Your phone will restart during the installation process. This can take several minutes, after which you'll see the Lock screen. When you unlock the phone, it will be updated with the latest security and features.