Knowing how to keep your Android rig up to date is essential.

If there is anything your current Android version can improve on, the updates will ensure that it happens.

The good news is that checking for updates on Android is quick and easy.

Check Android updates

Before you check to see if you have any pending updates, confirm youre not low on battery.

It would be awful if your phone died during the update.

Or, you could ensure that your phone is connected to a charger.

Schedule Android update

To check, youll need to open theSettingsapp.

Remember that you might also swipe down from the top of your screen twice and tap on the cogwheel.

Its good to have a second option just if you have problems opening it with the options app icon.

Once the app is open, swipe all the way down toSystem.

Once you tap on this last option, your Android rig will look for updates.

Android devices dont get the updates all at once.

The specs that that specific Android gadget cant support the upcoming update.

The steps will vary like they would on a Samsung phone.

On the next page, tap the Download and install button (the first one on the list).

Your Samsung Phone will start to check for updates automatically.

If an update is pending, the downloading process will start automatically, but it wont install it yet.

Its a good idea for all your apps to start up to date.