Updating Android on your Alcatel U5 is a required operation if you want your cellphone to be on top of its efficiency. In fact, the updates allow to bring a wide range of things that will make the use of your Alcatel U5 more pleasurable. However, it is not constantly simple to update the Alcatel U5 if you have no idea how to do it. This is why we will see in this content why it truly is essential to make the updates. We will then see what is the process to know if an update is available for your Alcatel U5. We will after that see how to update the Alcatel U5 and the safety measures to take before launching. Finally, we will discuss the possible solutions in case you do not find an update available.
Why to update Android on the Alcatel U5
Android updates bring a lot to your Alcatel U5. Probably the most important good reasons to update your cellphone is protection. In fact, as on all operating systems, there are protection flaws on Android. The updates thus make it possible above all to make disappear these flaws and thus to secure your Alcatel U5. Another reason that makes the updates interesting is the addition of features. In fact, every update brings its share of features. It can be additional applications or the ability to set certain parameters. In addition, a few improvements may as well save your Alcatel U5 battery and therefore extend its battery life. You need to therefore upgrade your Alcatel U5, either for security or for features.
How can i find out if an update is available on my Alcatel U5
Before you go into the upgrade of the Alcatel U5, it will first have to look if there is an update for your mobile. To confirm this, you will have to go to the Alcatel U5 settings menu. Then go all the way down to About the device. Once you are there, select Update Software and after that search for an update. If an update is available, your Alcatel U5 will offer you to download and install it. If there is nothing, you should see a message of the type: no update available or your cellphone is currently under the latest version .
Tips on how to update my Alcatel U5
Updating the Alcatel U5 is quite simple. However, it may perhaps be worthwhile to take a few precautions before embarking on the update, as it may happen that the update causes problems. Here are three stuff you may do before you get started:
- Backup the data: if you do not know the technique to do it, consult our guideline to make a backup of Alcatel U5.
- Charging the battery: The procedure may from time to time take time, so make sure you have at least 70% battery.
- Save your settings: You can make a screen capture of your settings. Discover here how to make a screen capture on Alcatel U5
Once you have taken your safety measures, place to the update. To start the update, go to Settings / About the device / Software update . All you should do at this point is to start the update for the operation to begin. The operation will take many minutes and the cellphone will restart several times. When ever it is finished, the cellphone turns on again and that is it, your Alcatel U5 is up to date.
Tips on how to do if no update is available for my Alcatel U5
If there is no update available for your Alcatel U5 but you still need to update it, please note that it will be possible. However, the procedure is a little more complicated. Certainly, you have got to root your Alcatel U5 and install what is called a custom ROC. If it doesn’t scare you, you can follow our article to root a Alcatel U5. With this technique you will be able to have much more choice on the update you need to install.
