Updating your Samsung Galaxy phone or tablet is important to keep it running smoothly and securely. Software updates help improve the user interface, enhance security, and remove minor bugs. It is recommended to update the software whenever a new version is available.

How to update a Samsung Galaxy phone or tablet This guide covers Samsung’s OneUI operating system. If you’re looking to update a non-Samsung Android device, like a Google Pixel, read our guide on how to update Android instead.

1. 1. Go to Settings > Software update. Open the Settings app, then scroll down and tap Software update.
   2. Check for an update. Tap Download and install to check for any updates. If there is no update available, you’ll see a screen that tells you your software is up to date.
   3. Install update. If there is an update ready to install, tap Install now.

1. Wait while your phone downloads and installs the update. This can take some time and may involve your phone shutting down and restarting numerous times. Once it turns back on, enter your login passcode and you’ll be all set.

Conclusion
Now you know how to keep your Samsung Galaxy phone updated. Keeping your device updated is crucial to maintaining its security and performance. When manufacturers roll out updates to a phone’s operating system, those updates contain vital security patches to safeguard you against the latest and most malicious malware. They also contain optimizations to ensure your device is working at its best, especially when it’s getting a little older.