If you've been using Android phones for a few years and your Vivo Y01 isn't your first smartphone, you've probably seen a lot of changes to the operating system. Each new update offers its share of functions and improvements, however first of all, it is necessary to know what is the Android version installed on your Vivo Y01?

In this context, we will first learn what it is for updating your Android phone, then the technique for knowing the Android version of your Vivo Y01, and, finally, how to update your Smartphone. .

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What is the point of updating Android on Vivo Y01?

We start our tutorial by presenting you the advantages of do regular Android updates on your Vivo Y01. As we explained to you quickly in the introduction, it is essential to update the system of your phone so that it works correctly. In fact, first and foremost, Android updates are there for fix bugs. Switching to the newer Android version will therefore always be advantageous for your device.

In addition, the more versions of Android advance the more functions added to the system are varied. For example, we will now find the ability to save applications on the SD card by default, to make Slowmotion videos on Vivo Y01, whereas a few years ago it was completely impossible, except through an application. dedicated…

In short, whether for reasons of performance or features , we really suggest that you update Android if the version on your Vivo Y01 is too old. However, we sometimes hear that updates slow down cell phones , updates are often attributed to planned obsolescence, however, it is rather because of the internal memory of a phone that you will notice slowdowns, and not because of updates. We therefore especially recommend that you clean the memory of your Vivo Y01 to always keep around 10% of free storage.

How to find out the Android version installed on your Vivo Y01?

After giving you the advantages of the updates, we will show you the technique for know the version of Android installed on your Vivo Y01. This is essential if you are trying to use recent Android features and you are not sure if they are present on your phone. To check the current version of Android on your Vivo Y01, nothing could be simpler:

  • Go to the " Parameter  » of your Vivo Y01
  • Then in the menu » About the phone “, depending on the Android version of your Vivo Y01, it may happen that you 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 device

How to update Android on Vivo Y01?

Finally, now that you know how to check the version of the operating system installed on your Vivo Y01, you can move on to the practical part, and if you wish and if you ever have enough storage space, update your Vivo Y01 to Android. In this context, two ways to download, either with Wi-Fi or directly with your internet package. In the event that you have update problems on your Vivo Y01 during the operation, do not hesitate to consult our article.

Update Android without Wi-Fi on Vivo Y01

First of the solutions, and the one we recommend the most, update the Android version of your Vivo Y01 with Wi-Fi. We suggest 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. Your internet package may take a big hit depending on your subscription. In the event that however you have checked the size of the update and that you nevertheless wish to do it, you will have to go to:

  •  » Settings  » of your Vivo Y01
  • In the menu " Software update  »
  • Click on " Download and installation  »
  • Launch the update if it is ever available and confirm that you want to do it without Wi-Fi

Update Android on your Vivo Y01 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 Vivo Y01 and it is too old, it will suddenly be time to upgrade to the newer operating system version. To avoid any too much data consumption it makes sense to update Android over Wi-Fi, because sometimes, depending on the version, they can do several gigabytes. Let's go:

  • Go to the " Settings  » of your Vivo Y01
  • At the bottom of the list click on » Software update  »
  • Check that the option " Auto download via Wi-Fi  »Be checked
  • Now click on » Download and installation  »To start the procedure

If you ever want as many tutorials as possible to become the king of the Vivo Y01, we invite you to explore the other tutorials in the category: Live Y01.