If you've been using Android phones for a few years and your Sony Xperia 10 IV isn't your first smartphone, you've probably seen a lot of changes to the operating system. Each new update brings its share of features and improvements, however, first of all, you should know what is the Android version installed on your Sony Xperia 10 IV?
In this context, we will start by seeing what it is for updating your Android phone, then, the technique for knowing the Android version of your Sony Xperia 10 IV, and, to conclude, how to update of his smartphone.
What is the point of updating Android on Sony Xperia 10 IV?
We therefore start our tutorial by presenting the advantages of do regular Android updates on your Sony Xperia 10 IV. As we told you briefly just before, it is essential to update the system of your phone so that it works properly. In fact, first and foremost, Android updates are there for fix bugs. Switching to the newer Android version will therefore always be beneficial for your mobile phone.
In addition, the more versions of Android advance the more functions added to the system are multiple. For example, we will now find the option that allows you to save applications on the SD card by default, to make Slowmotion videos on Sony Xperia 10 IV, whereas some time ago it was completely inconceivable, except through a specific application…
In short, whether for reasons of performance or features , we really recommend you to perform Android updates if the version on your Sony Xperia 10 IV is too old. Despite everything, we regularly hear that the updates slow down phones , updates are frequently attributed to planned obsolescence, however, it is rather because of the internal memory of a phone that you will distinguish slowdowns, and not because of updates. We therefore advise you above all to clean the memory of your Sony Xperia 10 IV to always keep around 10% of free storage.
How to know the Android version installed on your Sony Xperia 10 IV?
After giving you the benefits of updates, we will explain the technique to know the version of Android installed on your Sony Xperia 10 IV. This is useful if you're trying to use recent Android features and aren't sure if they're available on your phone. To check the current version of Android on your Sony Xperia 10 IV, nothing could be easier:
- Access the » Parameter » of your Sony Xperia 10 IV
- Then in the menu » About the phone “, depending on the Android version of your Sony Xperia 10 IV, it may happen 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 Sony Xperia 10 IV?
Finally, now that you know how to check the version of the operating system installed on your Sony Xperia 10 IV, you can move on to the practical part, and if you want and if you have enough memory, update your Sony Xperia 10 IV to Android. In this context, two techniques for downloading, either via Wi-Fi or directly with your internet package. In the event that you have update problems on your Sony Xperia 10 IV during the procedure, do not hesitate to consult our guide.
Update Android without Wi-Fi on Sony Xperia 10 IV
First of the solutions, and the one we recommend the most, update the Android version of your Sony Xperia 10 IV with Wi-Fi. We recommend doing it like this, because depending on the update you you are going to download, it will go from a few tens of megabytes to several gigas. Your internet package may take a big hit depending on your subscription. Assuming that you have checked the size of the update and you still want to do it, you will have to access:
- » Settings » of your Sony Xperia 10 IV
- In the menu " Software update »
- Click on " Download and installation »
- Start the update if it is available and validate that you want to do it without Wi-Fi
Update Android on your Sony Xperia 10 IV 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 Sony Xperia 10 IV and that it is too old, it will therefore be time to upgrade to the newer version of the operating system. To avoid any too much data consumption it is consistent to update Android over Wi-Fi, because they can frequently, depending on the versions do several gigabytes. Let's go:
- Go to the " Settings » of your Sony Xperia 10 IV
- At the bottom of the list click on » Software update »
- Make sure that the option " Auto download via Wi-Fi »Be checked
- Now click on » Download and installation »To start the process
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