How To Update Android Phone Method 1: Push Notificationįor some phones, push notifications of updates will be sent to the phone. Some brands discontinue the updates of some phone apps after a while. These apps can be updated for as long as your device and OS supports them. These updates come with new features and bug fixes. There are also updates rolled out for apps that run on your phones. Newer and high-end phones get it faster while low-budget phones and older phones find it difficult to get it or not get it at all. #2: Firmware Updatesĭifferent phone brands also follow this method to roll out their firmware update. If you own a newer and high-end device, the chances of getting updates faster are higher, but old and low-budget devices might find it difficult to get the update, or not get it at all. These manufacturers roll out the updates late because they need time to prepare their devices to be able to work with whatever features that come with the updates. Other manufacturers get it months after release. Typically, phones that run stock Android like Google Pixel, get the latest updates first. How Updates Are Rolled Out #1: Android Updates Google is set to release another version this 2021 and it is going to be called Android 12.