If you've been using Android phones for a few years and your OnePlus 9 isn't your first smartphone, you've probably seen a lot of changes to the operating system. Each new update brings its share of specificities and improvements, however first of all, it is necessary to know what is the Android version installed on your OnePlus 9?
To do this, we will first learn what is the point of updating your Android smartphone, and then, the process to find out the Android version of your OnePlus 9, and, finally, how to update it. up-to-date smartphone.
What is the point of updating Android on OnePlus 9?
We therefore start our article by explaining the advantages of make regular Android updates on your OnePlus 9. As we explained to you briefly just before, it is important to update the system of your mobile phone so that it works properly. Indeed, first and foremost, Android updates are there for fix bugs. Switching to the more recent Android version will therefore always be advantageous for your mobile phone.
In addition, the more versions of Android advance, the more features are added to the system. For example, we will now find the possibility of saving applications by default on the SD card, of making Slowmotion videos on OnePlus 9, whereas some time ago it was totally unreal, except through an application. dedicated…
In short, whether for reasons of performance or features , we strongly advise you to update Android if the version on your OnePlus 9 is too old. Despite everything, we often hear that updates slow down cell phones , updates are often attributed to planned obsolescence, however, it is rather in connection with the internal memory of a mobile phone that you will perceive slowdowns, and not because of updates. We therefore especially recommend that you clean the memory of your OnePlus 9 to always keep about 10% free storage.
How to find out the Android version installed on your OnePlus 9?
After having listed the advantages of the updates, we will show you the process for find out the version of Android installed on your OnePlus 9. This is essential if you are trying to use recent Android features and you are not sure if they are available on your mobile phone. To check the current version of Android on your OnePlus 9, nothing could be easier:
- You turn to the » Parameter »Of your OnePlus 9
- Then in the menu » About the phone “, it sometimes happens depending on the Android version of your OnePlus 9 that you have to go through the tab first” System »
- Finally either discover directly the » Android version ", Otherwise go through" Software Information " to get there
- You will have on this line the Android version installed on your mobile phone
How to update Android on OnePlus 9?
Finally, now that you know how to control the version of the operating system installed on your OnePlus 9, you can move on to the practical part, and if you wish and if you have enough storage space, perform the Android update of your OnePlus 9. To do this, two methods for downloading, either using Wi-Fi or directly with your internet package. In the event that you have update problems on your OnePlus 9 during the procedure, you can watch our tutorial.
Update Android without Wi-Fi on OnePlus 9
First of the solutions, and the one we recommend the most, update the Android version of your OnePlus 9 with Wi-Fi. We recommend doing it like this, because depending on the update you are going to install, it will go from a few tens of megabytes to several gigas. You risk consuming a good part of your internet package depending on your subscription. In the event that you have nevertheless checked the size of the update and that you still want to do it, you will have to go to:
- » Settings »Of your OnePlus 9
- In the menu " Software update »
- Click on " Download and installation »
- Start the update if it is available and confirm that you want to do it without Wi-Fi
Update Android on your OnePlus 9 with Wi-Fi
Second solution and the one recommended by our editorial staff. In the event that you have checked the Android version of your OnePlus 9 and it is too old, it will therefore be time to upgrade to the more recent version of the operating system. To avoid any too much data consumption it makes sense to update Android over Wi-Fi, since they can frequently, depending on the version, do several gigabytes. Let's go:
- See you in the » Settings »Of your OnePlus 9
- At the bottom of the list click on » Software update »
- Check that the option " Auto download via Wi-Fi »Be activated
- Now click on » Download and installation »To start the operation
In case you want a lot of tutorials to become a OnePlus 9 master, we invite you to explore the other tutorials in the category: OnePlus 9.
