Updating Android on your OnePlus 9 is a important procedure if you wish your smartphone to be on top of its efficiency. Indeed, the updates allow to bring a wide range of things that will make the use of your OnePlus 9 more nice. However, it is not constantly easy to update the OnePlus 9 if you have no idea tips on how to do it. This is why we will find out in this tuto why it is actually important to make the updates. We will then find out what is the procedure to know if an update is available for your OnePlus 9. We will then see tips on how to update the OnePlus 9 and the precautions to take before launching. Finally, we will discuss the likely solutions in case you do not find an update available.
Why to update Android on the OnePlus 9
Android updates bring a lot to your OnePlus 9. Probably the most important reasons to update your smartphone is security. Indeed, 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 OnePlus 9. A different reason that makes the updates interesting is the addition of features. Indeed, each update brings its share of features. It could be additional applications or the ability to set certain parameters. Additionally, a few improvements can as well save your OnePlus 9 battery and therefore extend its battery life. You should for that reason upgrade your OnePlus 9, either for security or for features.
How do I find out if an update is available on my OnePlus 9
Before you go into the upgrade of the OnePlus 9, it will first have to look if there is an update for your mobile phone. To check this, you will have to go to the OnePlus 9 settings menu. Then go all the solution down to About the device. Once you are there, choose Update Software and then search for an update. If perhaps an update is available, your OnePlus 9 will offer you to download and install it. If perhaps there is nothing, you should find out a message of the type: no update available or your smartphone is currently under the latest version .
Ways to update my OnePlus 9
Updating the OnePlus 9 is quite easy. However, it may be worthwhile to take a few precautions before embarking on the update, as it may happen that the update causes concerns. Listed below are three stuff you can do before you get started:
- Backup the data: if you do not know the method to do it, consult our tuto to make a backup of OnePlus 9.
- Charging the battery: The process can sometimes take time, so make sure you have at least 70% battery.
- Save your settings: You may make a screen capture of your settings. Discover here how to make a screen capture on OnePlus 9
When you have taken your precautions, place to the update. To start the update, go to Settings / About the device / Software update . All you have to do at this point is to start the update for the process to begin. The process will take several minutes and the smartphone will restart several times. When ever it is finished, the smartphone turns on again and that is it, your OnePlus 9 is up to date.
Ways to do if no update is available for my OnePlus 9
If perhaps there is no update available for your OnePlus 9 however you still wish to update it, please note that it will be possible. However, the process is a little more difficult. In fact, you must root your OnePlus 9 and install what is called a custom ROC. If perhaps it does not scare you, you can follow our tutorial to root a OnePlus 9. With this technique you will be able to have much more choice on the update you wish to install.
