If you've been using Android phones for some time and your Samsung XCover 4 is not your first smartphone, you've probably seen a lot of changes to the operating system. Each new update brings its own set of features and improvements, however first of all you need to know which Android version is installed on your Samsung XCover 4?
To do this, we will first of all find out what is the point of updating your Android smartphone, then, the procedure to know the Android version of your Samsung XCover 4, and, finally, how to update. day of his Smartphone.
What is the point of updating Android on Samsung XCover 4?
We therefore start our tutorial by revealing the advantages of make regular Android updates on your Samsung XCover 4. As we explained to you briefly just before, it is essential to update the system of your smartphone so that it works correctly. 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 smartphone.
In addition, the more Android versions advance, the more varied the features added to the system. For example, we will now find the option that allows you to save applications on the SD card by default, to make videos in Slowmotion on Samsung XCover 4, whereas a few years ago it was completely inconceivable, except through a dedicated application ...
In short, whether for reasons of performance or features , we strongly advise you to update Android in the event that the version on your Samsung XCover 4 is too old. However, we often hear that updates slow down cell phones , updates are frequently attributed to planned obsolescence, however, it is more in connection with the internal memory of a smartphone that you will notice slowdowns, and not due to updates. We therefore advise you above all to clean the memory of your Samsung XCover 4 to always keep around 10% of storage free.
How to find out the Android version installed on my Samsung XCover 4?
After giving you the benefits of updates, we will show you the process for find out the version of Android installed on your Samsung XCover 4. This is important if you are trying to use recent Android features and are not sure whether they are available on your smartphone. To check the current version of Android on your Samsung XCover 4, it's easy:
- You turn to the » Parameter »Of your Samsung XCover 4
- Then in the menu » About the phone ", Depending on the Android version of your Samsung XCover 4 you may have to go through the tab first" System »
- To finish 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 smartphone
How to update Android on Samsung XCover 4?
Finally, now that you know how to check the version of the operating system installed on your Samsung XCover 4, you can move on to the practical part, and if you wish and in the event that you have enough storage space , update your Samsung XCover 4 to Android. There are two ways to do this for downloading, either with Wi-Fi or directly with your internet package. If you ever have problems updating your Samsung XCover 4 during the operation, we invite you to browse our guide.
Update Android without Wi-Fi on Samsung XCover 4
First of the solutions, and the one we recommend the most, update the Android version of your Samsung XCover 4 with Wi-Fi. We suggest doing it like that, because depending on the update that you are going to install, it will go from a few tens of megabytes to several gigabytes. Your internet plan may take a big hit depending on your subscription. If ever, however, you have checked the size of the update and you still want to carry it out, you will have to access:
- » Settings »Of your Samsung XCover 4
- 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 Samsung XCover 4 with Wi-Fi
Second solution and the one recommended by our team. If you have ever checked the Android version of your Samsung XCover 4 and it is too old, now is the 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, because they can sometimes, depending on the versions do several gigabytes. Let's go:
- Go to the " Settings »Of your Samsung XCover 4
- At the bottom of the list click on » Software update »
- Make sure that the option " Auto download via Wi-Fi »Be activated
- Now click on » Download and installation »To start the process
In the event that you want a maximum of tutorials to become the absolute master of the Samsung XCover 4, we invite you to consult the other tutorials in the category: Samsung X Cover 4.
