You know what it’s like. You’re winding down after a long day with a video on your Galaxy smartphone, maybe getting ready to fire up your favourite game, when, ping, you get a notification: ‘Update available.’ But that might take seconds, even minutes to install. ‘I’ll leave it for another day,’ you think.
We’ve all been there. Installing updates isn’t glamorous or fun and takes minutes out of your day that you could be using to enjoy your Galaxy device. But there are plenty of reasons to update your device as frequently as possible.
Get the latest features
When Samsung launches new features on Galaxy devices, it’s something to get excited about. From groundbreaking AI features to more customisation options, updates bring a whole load of cool new stuff to your phone. This could include improved camera settings, new productivity tools or even new settings for you to try.
Stay safe out there
But it’s not just features that updates bring; they also help keep your phone safe from external threats like malware and viruses. When you install updates, they bring security patches that fix little software flaws that could be used by hackers to steal your data.
Perfect performance
As well as bringing you all the latest features and keeping you safe, software updates are designed to just make your device work better in general. They help optimise the operating system, which in turn makes everything run smoother and faster. Updates also help your Galaxy device manage power better, which helps to keep your battery running longer.
Something’s bugging me…
Look, nobody’s flawless all the time, and although Galaxy devices are practically perfect 99.9% of the time, sometimes bugs happen. If you’re experiencing glitches on your smartphone or tablet, it’s always a good idea to check for a software update, as they often provide a solution to these sorts of problems.
Compatibility is key
Your Galaxy device isn’t the only thing that receives updates: your favourite apps get them too. The newest versions of apps tend to be more compatible with the newest versions of your device’s software. So, if you want to be on the cutting edge of what’s happening on your favourite apps, be sure to keep your device’s software up to date.
How to update your device
Now that you know how important it is to keep your software up to date, you’re probably wondering, ‘How can I do it?’. Luckily, it couldn’t be easier! Just head to Settings > Software update > Download and install. If there’s an update available, you’ll be able to download it here.
What are your favourite features of recent software updates? Let us know in the comments!
The Community Team 🤝
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