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Upgrading to a new Android OS version is something everyone using devices like Samsung, HTC, SONY, LG cares about. However, not all devices can be updated to the latest Android version. How can you find out if your device can be updated?
Checking Android Updates: How to Verify Android Updates for Your Phone
* To check for Android updates, you need to
- Your device must be connected to the Internet via Wi-Fi or 3G.
- To get started, make sure to download and install the GoNext Upgrade app for Android from this link: Download GoNext Upgrade for Android.
* Guide on how to check Android updates, methods to verify Android updates for your phone
To check for Android updates, follow these steps:
Step 1: Launch the GoNext Update app for Android that you've downloaded and installed above
Step 2: In the app interface for checking Android updates, tap Select Check Your Hardware as illustrated below.
Step 3: Press Start to proceed to the Android Update check.
Step 4: In the Update To section, select the Android Update you wish to install.
Example: Here, Mytour.vn chooses to check for Android 6.0 updates for the phone.
Step 5: Your device will prompt you to perform an Android Update check, press Test.
Step 6: The program will immediately calculate, check Android Update for your device, and provide the result whether your device can update to the desired Android version.
In the image below, the result shows that my Samsung Galaxy A5 cannot upgrade to Android 6.0.
Step 7: Retry checking for Android 5.1 Update for your device.
If your device is eligible for the Android update, the screen will display a You Can UPGRADE notification as shown above.
So, we've completed the process of checking for Android updates for your device. This is an effective method to determine whether your device is supported for updating to the latest Android version. In previous articles, we've guided you on how to update Android 5.0 for Zenfone devices. If you're unaware, you can review the steps to update Android 5.0 Zenfone for installation and upgrade on your device. Currently, the GoNext Upgrade tool for Android only supports checking Android updates up to 6.0. If you're curious whether your device can be updated to Android 7.0, check the list of devices upgrading to Android 7.0 Nougat for more details. If you're interested in exploring the new features of Android 7.0, you can refer to the article on what's new in Android 7.0 to stay updated on trends and new features that Android 7.0 Nougat brings to users.
