How To Update an Android Tablet
Reviewed By: Kevin Pocock
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Android is constantly running software and security updates to ensure your device is bug-free and offers the best overall experience. Usually, the device will notify you so you can update the Android tablet accordingly, but there are times when you may not receive the notification at all, requiring you to go in and perform the process yourself.
Below, we’ll dive into exactly how to update an Android tablet.
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Know your tablet version
Go to settings, then tap “About Phone.” Once there go to “Android version.” You’ll see your device’s specific “Android version,” “Android security update,” and “Build number.”
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Return to settings tab
Once you have determined that an Android tablet update is necessary, head into settings and tap “System.”
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Update
Select “System Update.” The specific Android tablet will walk you through the process.
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Security updates
Go to settings and tap “Security.”
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Check if available
Tap “Google Security checkup” to see if there are any security updates for your device. You can also tap “Google Play system update” specifically for Google Play updates. Accept any available update, and you’re good to go.
With those updates in toe, your Android tablet will be up to date after these simple steps. It won’t take you more the five minutes, all so you can get back to having fun on one of the best Android tablets for gaming.
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