How to Update Android Version on Tablet

Update your tablet via Wi-Fi

Connect your tablet to Wi-Fi. Do so by sliding above the screen and clicking the Wi-Fi button.

If the device does not automatically connect, select a Wi-Fi connection and enter the password if applicable.

Updating Android via Wi-Fi is the simplest and most popular way.

Go to Settings of your tablet. Items are usually shaped like gears (⚙️) but can also be apps that look like sliders.

Click General . The card is located above the screen.

Scroll down and click About Device . This item is near the bottom of the menu.

Click Update . It's at the top of the menu, and depending on the current Android version, it'll be called "Software Update" or "System Firmware Update."

Click Check for Updates . The tablet will search for available system updates.

Each Android version is suitable for each device. Your tablet will only look for the updated version built into the device.

Click Update . If an updated version is available, this button will appear above the menu.

Click Install . The button is also called "Reboot and Install" or "Install System Software". This step begins the download and installation process.

When the installation completes, the tablet will reboot with the new update.

Update your tablet using your computer

Visit the tablet manufacturer's official website using your computer browser. Then follow the link to the support page and download.

You may have to enter detailed device information or register your tablet to access software updates.

Download and install device management software. Each manufacturer's software has a different name and function.

For example, Samsung's device management software might be called "Kies," and Motorola's might be called "MDM," etc.

Return to the official website of the tablet manufacturer. Then go back to the support page and download.

Find available updated versions. These updates are available as downloads that you can install using the manufacturer's device management software.

Connect the tablet to the computer. Use the device's connection cable. Usually this is a USB to micro USB cable.

Open the device manager application.

Find the update command. Commands typically appear in cards or drop-down menus along the top of the screen.

For example, in Kies, the command is under the "Tools" drop-down menu.

Click the update command. This starts the update process. Follow the on-screen commands to complete the process.

Jailbreak tablet

Back up your device. Do this step in case you want to restore the jailbreak later.

Jailbreaking allows you to install a version of Android that is not compatible with the device.

Android versions from manufacturers are often limited. Then you cannot install programs that are not suitable for your tablet model. In case your Android version is not compatible with your device, backing up allows you to restore your device's original factory settings.

Find jailbreak software online. Use your computer's browser to find jailbreak software designed for your specific tablet model.

Download the software. Follow the on-screen instructions to download and install the jailbreak software to your computer.

Connect the tablet to the computer. Use the device's connection cable. Usually this is a USB to micro USB cable.

Open the jailbreak software.

Start the jailbreak process. Follow the on-screen commands in the jailbreak software to complete the process.

If the software doesn't have instructions, you can find instructions for jailbreaking your tablet online.

Restart the tablet. The tablet will now run on the Android version you just installed.