Updating Android on your HUAWEI Mate 20 is a necessary operation if you wish your phone to be on top of its performance. Certainly, the updates allow to bring a multitude of things that will make the use of your HUAWEI Mate 20 more pleasurable. However, it is not constantly simple to update the HUAWEI Mate 20 if you do not know how to do it. This is why we will see in this tuto why it is important to make the updates. We will then see what is the process to know in the event that an update is available for your HUAWEI Mate 20. We will after that see how to update the HUAWEI Mate 20 and the precautions to take before launching. Finally, we will discuss the possible solutions in case you don’t find an update available.
Why to update Android on the HUAWEI Mate 20
Android updates bring a lot to your HUAWEI Mate 20. One of the most important reasons to update your phone is security. Certainly, as on all operating systems, there are security flaws on Android. The updates thus make it possible above all to make disappear these flaws and thus to secure your HUAWEI Mate 20. A different reason that makes the updates interesting is the addition of features. Certainly, each update brings its share of features. It may be additional applications or the ability to set certain parameters. In addition, a few improvements can as well save your HUAWEI Mate 20 battery and therefore extend its battery life. You have to therefore upgrade your HUAWEI Mate 20, either for security or for features.
How do I find out if an update is available on my HUAWEI Mate 20
Before you go into the upgrade of the HUAWEI Mate 20, it will first have to look in the event that there is an update for your smartphone. To confirm this, you will have to go to the HUAWEI Mate 20 settings menu. After that go all the method down to About the device. Once you are there, decide on Update Software and after that search for an update. Whenever an update is available, your HUAWEI Mate 20 will offer you to download and install it. Whenever there is nothing, you should see a message of the type: no update available or your phone is currently under the latest version .
How to update my HUAWEI Mate 20
Updating the HUAWEI Mate 20 is quite easy. However, it may perhaps be worthwhile to take a few precautions before embarking on the update, as it may happen that the update causes concerns. Here are 3 things you may do before you get started:
- Save the data: if you do not know the method to do it, consult our tuto to make a backup of HUAWEI Mate 20.
- Charging the battery: The procedure can oftentimes take time, so make sure you have at least 70% battery.
- Save your settings: You can actually make a screen capture of your settings. Discover here how to make a screen capture on HUAWEI Mate 20
Once you have taken your precautions, place to the update. To start the update, go to Settings / About the device / Software update . All you need to do now is to start the update for the process to begin. The process will take a lot of minutes and the phone will restart several times. When it’s finished, the phone turns on again and that is it, your HUAWEI Mate 20 is up to date.
How to do if no update is available for my HUAWEI Mate 20
Whenever there is no update available for your HUAWEI Mate 20 but you still desire to update it, please note that it’s possible. However, the procedure is a bit more challenging. Indeed, you need to root your HUAWEI Mate 20 and install what is called a custom ROC. Whenever it will not scare you, you can stick to our guide to root a HUAWEI Mate 20. With this technique you will be able to have much more choice on the update you desire to install.