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How does a software update help Android?

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Software updates help your device become faster and more efficient. Some updates even give your device additional features.

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It says my system is up to date, but I don't have the latest version of Android. What's happening?

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Not all devices support the latest Android version. You can check with the phone manufacturer to see if they have plans to release an update soon.

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My device says I have "insufficient space" but I should have plenty of room. Why won't it update?

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Your phone storage is divided into two or more partitions, so there may not be enough room left in the partition where it installs updates. Try deleting some apps or moving them to the SD card. You can do this through an app such as App2SD, or by rooting your phone to get manual access.

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Is there an available update on Android Mefun Cherry mobile?

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There are currently no updates available for cherry mobile. However, you can manually try to look for the updates just follow the steps above.

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Is there any update for the Samsung Galaxy Duos 2 GTS7582?

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Yes. There are updates for your device. You can install it by your device itself or by installing it through your Samsung kies in your PC

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Is there an update available for the Micromax A47?

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As of December 2015, the Micromax A47 only supports Android version 4.2.

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Will my data be erased from my SD card?

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Your data should be safe, but there have been some glitches like this on Samsung devices. If you want to be extra safe, connect your phone to a Google account and back up your SD card contents online.

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I can't update my phone, because it can't connect to any network, not even WiFi.

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Check your settings to make sure the network is on. Restart your phone. If it still can't connect, reset your phone to factory settings, or contact your network provider.

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Are there any updates available for Samsung GT-I9000?

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To check for updates, go to "Settings," and then "about device," where you can click on "software update" and press the "check" button.

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My wifi is not working but I want to update my software with mobile data. Can I do that?

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Yes. Go to settings, then software update. Choose the mobile data option.

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How much time is taken in the process of update?

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Updates tend to take less than an hour from start to finish. Make sure to leave your phone on a charger to prevent it from running out of battery, though.

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I mistakenly deleted my system update app with a rooted device, how do I get it back?

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You can't. That's why you shouldn't root your device. You must now shut off your device, hold the power and both volume buttons at the same time, and factory reset your device. You WILL lose all your data, but you will get your system update app back.

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My phone can only update through a storage card. What do I need to do to update it?

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Buy a storage card and insert it into the phone. Then, turn on your phone and go to "Settings" and "About device." From there, you'll be able to click on "Software update" and press the "check" button.

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How do I update Blu Life One XL it if it has an update?

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To check for updates, go to "Settings," and then "About Device". Click on "Software Update" and press the "Check" button.

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What's up with the update for MetroPCS? I currently have 7.0, but I hear there is a new update. Is that true?

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The newest version is 7.1.2. Go into your settings and then select "About device" to check what you have. If you have the latest version and you're getting an update for MetroPC, it's probably a carrier, not a phone update.

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How can I update my Android Note 4?

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You can go into "about device" in your settings and press ":check for updates."

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Is an update available for Samsung Galaxy?

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The prompt on the screen or the notification panel lets you know about any updates. You can open Galaxy Store and click on Update to see if there is any update available. An update to apps is available every now and then, if not software updates.

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I was updating my Samsung Galaxy Note 8 and it crashed. It said: "an error has occurred while trying to update the device software ". What can I do to fix that?

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Such an error can occur because of a problem arising while downloading. The network has to be steady. Start by not accessing the phone while it's updating. Also, try to keep your phone in a location that has shown more network connectivity instead of more remote places.

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Is there a way to update over cellular? I have unlimited data, and Android doesn't seem to provide an option to switch to cellular. It wants me to update, but only over WiFi, no other options.

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Yes, many users update using mobile network. All you have to do is go to Settings and open Software Updates. If you have selected Auto Update via WiFi, you can cancel all those selections. Whenever you find the option to update via mobile network, click on that on all the apps and settings. And uncheck the option of updating via WiFi.

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Is it the same thing as wireless update?

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You can use mobile data to update it. When you click on update you will get options. Click the "Mobile Data" Option.

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