Updating Android on your Samsung Galaxy Note is a required procedure if you wish your smartphone 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 Samsung Galaxy Note more pleasant. However, it is not constantly simple to update the Samsung Galaxy Note if you do not know how you can do it. This is why we will see in this tuto why it’s essential to make the updates. We will then see what is the technique to know in cases where an update is available for your Samsung Galaxy Note. We will after that see how you can update the Samsung Galaxy Note 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 Samsung Galaxy Note
Android updates bring a lot to your Samsung Galaxy Note. Probably the most important good reasons to update your smartphone is security. In fact, 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 Samsung Galaxy Note. A different reason that makes the updates interesting is the addition of features. In fact, every update brings its share of features. It may be additional applications or the ability to set certain parameters. Additionally, a few improvements may as well save your Samsung Galaxy Note battery and therefore extend its battery life. You must therefore upgrade your Samsung Galaxy Note, either for security or for features.
How do I know if an update is available on my Samsung Galaxy Note
Before you go into the upgrade of the Samsung Galaxy Note, it will initially have to look in cases where there is an update for your smartphone. To verify this, you need to go to the Samsung Galaxy Note settings menu. After that go all the technique down to About the device. Once you are there, select Update Software and after that search for an update. If perhaps an update is available, your Samsung Galaxy Note will offer you to download and install it. If perhaps there is nothing, you should see a text message of the type: no update available or your smartphone is already under the latest version .
How you can update my Samsung Galaxy Note
Updating the Samsung Galaxy Note is quite simple. However, it could be worthwhile to take a few precautions before embarking on the update, as it may happen that the update causes problems. Here are 3 things you may do before you get started:
- Backup the data: if you do not know the technique to do it, consult our tuto to make a backup of Samsung Galaxy Note.
- Charging the battery: The procedure may at times 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 Samsung Galaxy Note
After getting 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 procedure to begin. The procedure will take a lot of minutes and the smartphone will restart several times. When ever it’s finished, the smartphone turns on again and that’s it, your Samsung Galaxy Note is up to date.
How you can do if no update is available for my Samsung Galaxy Note
If perhaps there is no update available for your Samsung Galaxy Note but you still need to update it, please note that it is possible. However, the procedure is a bit more challenging. In fact, you will have to root your Samsung Galaxy Note and install what is called a custom ROC. If perhaps it will not scare you, you can follow our article to root a Samsung Galaxy Note. With this technique you will be able to have much more choice on the update you need to install.
