How To Update The Software On Nexus 6

For the smartphone to work properly, the user has to put some effort every once in a while and do some simple things that will improve the performance of the device. Some of those things are clearing the apps cache and data, removing the apps that are not needed, and making sure there is enough free space on the smartphone. Updating the software is among the important things as well. If you own Nexus 6, your device will notify you when the update is available, but in case you postponed the installation and later completely forgot about it, you can do it manually. Let’s see how you can update the software on Nexus 6.

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How to update the software on Nexus 6

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Why are the updates important?

If the users complain about some issues, the new update can bring the fixes. Moreover, it brings stability and performance improvements. Also, new updates often bring some exciting new features you will enjoy using. For all these reasons, it is essential to make sure that the software on your device is up to date.

Here is how you can check for the update manually:

• Go to Settings app
• Scroll down and tap About phone
• Tap System updates
• Click Check for update

Your device will check for updates. If there is no update available at the moment, you will see the following message “Your system is up to date.”  If there is an update, tap Install, and if asked, restart your device.

As you can see, this is a pretty simple thing to do, but it can completely change the experience when using your Nexus 6, especially if you noticed some bags, or if you are crazy about new features.

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