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How to Update an Android Tablet

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By Jon Martindale Jon Martindale Writer Jon Martindale has been a feature tech writer for more than 10 years. He's written for publications such as Digital Trends, KitGuru, and ITProPortal. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on March 19, 2021 Reviewed by Ryan Perian Reviewed by Ryan Perian Western Governors University Ryan Perian is a certified IT specialist who holds numerous IT certifications and has 12+ years' experience working in the IT industry support and management positions. lifewire's editorial guidelines Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Tablets Android Amazon

What to Know

Manually check for updates by going to Settings > Software Update > Download and install.Android tablets automatically update periodically as long as they have an internet connection.At a certain point, older tablets won't be able to upgrade to the latest Android version. This guide walks you through triggering a manual update to your Android tablet and provides an overview of the limitations of older Android devices when it comes to the latest updates. How to Get Rid of a Virus on an Android Tablet

How to Manually Update Android Tablets By Version

The following steps will help you manually update your Samsung, Google Nexus, LG, and Acer tablets, among many others. They are slightly different depending on your Android version, which we've outlined below.

Tablets Running Android Pie or Later

Here's how to update tablets running Android Pie (version 9.0), Android 10, and Android 11. Select the Settings application. Its icon is a cog (You may have to select the
Applications icon first). Select Software Update.
Select Download and install.

Tablets With Nougat or Oreo

Android Nougat (7.0 - 7.1) and Oreo (8.0 - 8.1.0) are the seventh and eighth versions of the Android operating system. Updating changed a little in these versions. Select the Settings application. Its icon is a cog (You may have to select the
Applications icon first). Select Software Update.
Select Download Updates Manually.

Marshmallow Lollipop or KitKat Tablets

Android KitKat (version 4.4), Android Lollipop (version 5.0-5.1), and Android Marshmallow (version 6.0) are different from the previous version (Jelly Bean). Here's how updating differs. Select the Settings application. Its icon is a cog (You may have to select the
Applications icon first). Scroll down the settings menu list and select About Device. Select Download Updates Manually.

Jelly Bean Tablets

Android Jelly Bean (versions 4.1 to 4.3) is the tenth version of the Android mobile operating system. Here's how to update it. Select the Settings application. Its icon is a cog (You may have to select the
Applications icon first). Scroll down the settings menu list and select About Device. Select Software Update. Select Update.

Automatic Android System Updates

Android tablets are designed to automatically stay up to date as long as you have an active internet connection. If your tablet can support the latest updates, you'll periodically be prompted to complete an Android software update. To do so, you need to agree to it. Alternatively, you can delay it (at which point it will remind you later) or schedule it to begin installing at a later time. Before starting your update, ensure you have plenty of storage space, as updates can require multiple gigabytes of space to install in some cases. How much exactly depends on your version, but ensuring you have a few gigabytes spare should give you enough breathing room to install the update. It's also a good idea to make sure your battery is charged, or at least your tablet is plugged in, so it won't run out of battery mid update. Depending on your device's age, you may only be able to upgrade your Android version once or twice before you hit a wall. In this case, you'd need a new device to take advantage of the latest version of Android. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Get Rid of a Virus on an Android Tablet How to Update an iPad The Official Android Versions Guide: Everything You Need to Know How to Fix It When a Tablet Won’t Connect to a Mobile Hotspot How to Update to the Latest the Apple TV Operating System How to Fix It When Apps Aren't Working on an Android Tablet Android 13: News, Release Date, and Features How to Update Instagram How to Use Samsung Smart Alert and Direct Call How to Update Java How to Turn Off Google Assistant on an Android Tablet How to Install Google Play on Kindle Fire How to Update Meta (Oculus) Quest and Oculus Quest 2 How to Fix a Samsung Tablet That’s Running Slow How to Update a Samsung Smart TV How to Install the Android SDK (Software Development Kit) Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies