IOS update
Apple devices running iOS or iPadOS also have a built-in default browser. Safari. Unlike Google Chrome on Android, it updates along with the system. And the easiest way to update the system is to connect to Wi-Fi and download the available update.
- Connect the charger to your iPhone or iPad.
- Turn on Wi-Fi internet connection.
- Open “Settings”, go to the “General” section and click on “Software Update”.
- Tap “Download and Install”. You can choose the installation time (right now, later, tonight) or ask the system to remind you about the update.
Automatic updates are available on devices with iOS 12 and above. To enable it:
- Open the “General” section in “Settings”.
- Go to the “Software Update” menu.
- Click on “Auto update”.
Now available system updates will be installed automatically. However, some of them still have to be installed manually. This is true for both iOS and iPadOS.
If it is not possible to connect your mobile device to Wi-Fi, then update the system, and with it the Safari browser, using a computer. On macOS Catalina 10.15, this can be done through the Finder. MacOS Mojave 10.14 and earlier and Windows computers require iTunes.
To update Safari using a computer:
- Connect your smartphone or tablet to your computer.
- Find your mobile device in the system.
- Open the section “Settings” or “General”.
- Select “Check for Updates”.
- Click Download and Update.
- Go to the App Store.
- Go to the “Updates” tab.
- Find your browser in the list and click “Refresh”.
If there are no updates, then the application will not be in the update list.
Update Features on Samsung Devices
To update the browser on Samsung devices:
By the way, since 2017 Samsung Internet Browser is available for any Android device. You can now install and update it through the Play Store.
Updating on Android
On Android, the main source of app updates is the Play Store. This even applies to preinstalled programs like Google Chrome. In the settings of the browser itself, you can only see the version of the application.
To download updates, do the following:
You can go another way: launch the Play Store, find Google Chrome and click “Refresh”. If there are no updates, then there will be no such button. Other web browsers for Android are updated in the same way: Yandex-Browser, Opera, Mozilla Firefox, etc.
If your device does not have a Play Store, or for some reason you do not want or cannot use it, there is another way to get the latest version of the browser. install it from the APK file. But first you need to do a little preparation:
- Make sure there is a file manager on your phone. for example, Total Commander.
- Allow installation of applications from third-party sources.
To solve the second problem on Android 7.1.2 and below, open the “Security” section in “Settings” and check the “Unknown sources” item.
On Android 8.0 and higher, you have to do a little more:
- Open the “Apps & notifications” section in “Android Settings”.
- Go to “Advanced Settings”.
- Click on “Special Access”.
- Select “Install unknown applications”.
- Allow installation from Google Chrome and the installed file manager.
After that, it remains to upload the APK file with the latest version of the browser to the phone’s memory and start its installation.
Instructions for updating the browser on Android, iOS and Windows Mobile
We have analyzed the main features of updating browsers on different OS and devices.
Updating on Windows
- Look for the Windows Store icon on your smartphone screen. If there are updates available for applications, then you will see a number. the number of available updates.
- Go to the section with updates. The list will show all applications for which there is a new version.
- Select a browser and update only it or click on the Update All button to install all available updates.
- Confirm the start of the installation.
Automatic app updates on mobile Windows are also supported. To enable it:
- Open the Store app.
- Call the menu by swiping from the right edge to the center of the screen.
- Go to “Options”.
- Select the Application Updates menu.
- Check the “Update apps automatically” option.
As soon as Google Chrome, Yandex Browser or any other browser has a new version, the system will automatically install it. The only condition is that the device must be connected to the Internet.
Updating the built-in Internet browser in the OS
All modern versions of Android (from 7.0 and higher) have an Internet browser built into the OS. You can update it when the next version is released for a specific Android generation. Here are a few simple steps on how to do it:
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Open the Settings menu for your Android. You can find the corresponding icon on the “pull-out shade” or by clicking on the “Settings” app in the “Services” list.
Scroll to the bottom of the menu and tap the About device section. This section may also be called “About phone” or “About tablet”, depending on your device.
Click Install Now after downloading the update. The update may take some time, during which you do not need to press anything or turn off the smartphone.
After the final download, your internet browser will be as new.
Forcing updates to be installed via a desktop PC
Sometimes, for some reason beyond your control, the abdate may not download or install after downloading. In this case, you will need to force installation of the program downloaded from the official website of the developer. Also, using this method, you can update the Yandex browser on any phone running Android. We carry out the following steps:
- Open a web browser on your desktop computer.
- Visit the website of the browser developer that is installed on your smartphone.
- Click on the “Download” link and select a save location for the file.
Connect your smartphone via cable to your computer.
After such a forced installation, the web browser on your mobile device will have the latest version.
Download any installation files only from the official websites of software manufacturers.
Google Chrome update
We have moved the installation of the new version of the Chrome browser to a separate section, since at present it is one of the most popular programs for mobile devices with which you can access the Internet.
Initially, Chrome should automatically download the new version based on the Play Store settings. But you can always check if it is available yourself:
- On your Android phone or tablet, open the Play Store or Google Games app.
- In the upper left corner, click Menu and then My Apps & Games. Applications with available changes are listed in the appropriate section.
Checking the state of the application
The easiest way to complete the Internet browser abdication on a smartphone is to use the standard built-in application, the Play Store, with which they are actually installed. This method will also help you figure out how to update the browser on a Samsung phone, since it also runs on the Android operating system. Follow the instructions below:
Click the button in the form of three horizontal stripes, also called “hamburger” in the upper left corner.
Select the required program in the “Updates” list.
How to update the browser on your phone for free. a description of the different ways
Often, many smartphone users have to update the main, commonly used applications on their device. One of these applications is the internet browser. Such a program can be built into the operating system or be a third-party program that the user additionally installs on his smartphone.
Like any software, the Internet browser requires constant updates. The procedure itself, as a rule, should not cause any difficulties, but still, many users simply do not know how to do it. Let’s take a look at a few options on how to update the browser on your phone.
Updating the browser on Apple smartphones
For all iPhones, the basic Internet browser is the Safari application. This program is updated similarly to the above methods, but with minor differences. So, follow these steps:
- Open the Safari app. Go to settings. Find the section “Installing the latest software”. Next, “check for updates” and, if any, “update”.
- Go to the App Store. Turn on the “Installed programs” section, find a web surfer and click “update”.
We’ve covered the main ways to get the latest version of the web browser on any phone. And how to update the Yandex browser absolutely free on a mobile phone, we will tell you in the next publication.
How to update android version on Samsung smartphone
The good thing about updating a Samsung-Android device is that you can use different methods, which will be good, for example, for those users who do not have a computer or Wi-Fi.
If you have a Wi-Fi signal, it’s easiest to update your Samsung smartphone or tablet. Need to:
- Turn on Wi-Fi.
- Go to settings menu.
- Further to the item “About the device” / “About the system” / “About the tablet / smartphone” (depending on the version and model).
- Click on the “Software update” button.
Note! If a 3G or 4G connection is available on the phone, it is better to deactivate it so that the system does not start downloading via mobile traffic.
Through Recovery mode
For users who prefer to use the functions of Korean smartphones without restrictions, updates over the air are not available, since the manufacturer has a negative attitude towards activating Root rights.
For your information! With this method, users can change the skin, for example, install the firmware from Xiaomi MIUI.
It is important to strictly adhere to the instructions:
- Apply all the precautions above before upgrading.
- Download the desired APK file to the memory card.
- Turn off the phone.
- Hold down the power and volume up buttons to call Recovery mode.
- Select “Apply Update From SD-card”.
- Find the desired APK file and click “Install”
The system can be updated up to 30 minutes. depending on the selected shell and its version.
Recovery mode and the desired item clearly
Precautions before updating android to Samsung
Before you upgrade Android to Samsung (or any other gadget), you need to take some precautions to help avoid incorrect installation or loss of your data.
- charge the battery. The minimum indicator should show 50%;
- make a backup copy of account data (so that you can roll back the system in case of an error);
- close all applications;
- transfer the necessary media files to the SD card;
- disable power management mode;
- make sure there is enough memory in the internal space.
All this will help to minimize losses in the event that a software failure occurs during the update. Usually, with enough memory and a charge, everything runs smoothly.
Via computer Samsung PC Kies
Now it is worth considering a method that involves connecting to a computer. Samsung provides for this option and invites users not to flirt with unknown APK files, but to use the proprietary program Samsung PC Kies.
- Connect gadget to PC via USB.
- Wait until all drivers are installed.
- Launch Samsung PC Kies.
- Wait until the utility finds the device.
- Click on “Search for updates”. If there is, the program will offer to update the software.
Note! In this case, you do not have to allow the device to receive files from third-party sources in the settings.
The program itself notifies about the availability of updates
How to check for updates
Before updating Android on a Samsung phone, you need to check if there are, in principle, fresh updates. If a gadget has just gone on sale, usually the latest data package has already been downloaded to it.
- Open smartphone settings.
- Pay attention to the item “Software update”. Usually, immediately from the settings menu, you can notice an indicator that there are uninstalled updates.
- Then you can go to the section and see what the manufacturer offers to install.
Important! In the “About device” section, the user can see the numeric designation not only of the installed version of Android, but also of the shell (firmware) itself.
In this section, you can see the information that the manufacturer has prepared in the new update package and select the installation time
Why update software on Samsung phones
In fact, on any smartphone, be it Samsung Galaxy Mini, Xiaomi Redmi, or even iPhone X, updates are released annually, and sometimes every month. Thus, after the official release, manufacturers continue to work on the quality of their product.
Samsung Uses Its Own Android Shell
Of course, the number of pixels in the camera will not grow, and the number of cores in the processor will not increase, but:
- system security will improve;
- the list of supported protocols will be replenished;
- errors that arose after the launch of the product on sale will be corrected;
- energy consumption of high-capacity processes will be reduced;
- interface design will improve.

For your information! The user will not feel most of the updates in principle. They are designed only to maintain the same functionality, adjusting to the constantly evolving software market.
For example, if tomorrow the Viber communication protocol is updated, designed to improve the picture quality by reducing traffic consumption, the user will not be able to use the new modification without downloading the latest OS version for his device.
Note! When it comes to manufacturers such as Samsung or Xiaomi, you should know that not only Android itself needs to be updated, but also its shell, which is installed by the manufacturers. Samsung calls it OneUI.
Possible problems during the update and how to solve them
Despite the high level of software, from time to time users encounter problems like:
- unwillingness of the system to use the Wi-Fi sensor (in the update settings, enable “Check only via Wi-Fi”);
- applications are not updated. This usually happens due to activated Root rights. You will have to reinstall each manually;
- all applications are gone (in the settings in the “Applications” section, check the activation checkboxes).
In addition, users may encounter problems below.
How to update using Smart Switch
To install the new Android on Samsung tablets and smartphones, Smart Switch and Samsung Kies applications are used.
To update to 7.0, 8.0 or 9.0 using Smart Switch, you need to:
- Launch the application.
- Click “Continue” after the notification dialog appears on the screen.
- Wait for the program to complete the process.
Note: if a notification about the possibility to download a new version of Android does not appear on the screen, this means that the device has the latest updates.
How To Update Your Android Browser
How to install a new Android without connecting to a computer
The easiest way to change the OS version is to start the process on the smartphone itself.
Usually the system notifies about the availability of a new version (the notification appears at the top of the gadget screen):
Note: the algorithm for updating to a new version of Android is always the same: it doesn’t matter if the operating system is updated to 5.0, 7.0 or 9.0.
Depending on the phone model and the current firmware modification, the text and design of the notification on the screen may differ.
After receiving the notification, click “download”, and wait until the software is downloaded to the device.
When Android is downloaded, a message will appear in the notification bar and the user will be prompted to install or postpone the process.
Important: before clicking “install now”, it is recommended that you familiarize yourself with the information provided above, where the developers warn about the possible loss of personal data, and the need to make a backup.
The system does not always notify the user about the availability of a new version of Android. The reason may be the lack of an Internet connection or refusal to receive notifications (you can set it in the “Software update” section).
In this case, you can manually download the new Android. To do this, follow these steps:
- go to “Settings”.
- select the section “About phone” or “About device”.
- click “Software update”.
- after checking for new software, either a proposal to install the firmware will appear on the device screen, or a notification that the devices are already updated.
How to update Android OS using a computer
You can change the Android operating system using the manufacturer’s app.
The main purpose of such programs is to create a backup copy of data, transfer photos and videos to a computer and vice versa.
Such applications include Samsung kies or Smart switch for Samsung smartphones and Xperia Companion for Sony phones.
Before you can change Android 4.4.2, you need to activate a special setting intended for developers. “USB debugging”. In later versions of the OS, this setting is hidden, and to activate it, you need to do the following:
- Go to “Settings”.
- Select the item “About phone”.
- Scroll down and press several times on the inscription “build number” until the message “You have become a developer” appears on the screen.
- Return to the “settings” menu and select the new section “Features for developers”.
- Find the “USB Debugging” section and activate it.
How to Boot New Android Using Xperia Companion
To download the firmware to your smartphone using the Xperia Companion software, you need to:
- Connect the phone and run the software.
- Click on the section “Software update”.
- Right-click on the “Refresh” button.
- Then you should confirm your choice and press the “Ok” button.
- Wait until the program finishes installing the OS (at the time of installation, turn off the program or disconnect the smartphone from the computer is strictly prohibited).
Attention: it is impossible to return to the previous version of the OS, about which the user will receive a notification before installation.
How to update Android on your phone
Updating the Android operating system is not only a recommended, but also a necessary process for the stable operation of a smartphone. For the owner of the phone, this is primarily an increase in the performance of the device, the emergence of new features, and not only the correction of errors by the manufacturer. Therefore, every user should know how to update Android on a phone.
The process of changing the current version of Android on a device requires attention and several conditions from the user.
Before moving on to changing the operating system, you need to make sure the following:
- that the phone is charged (the recommended battery level should be at least 50%);
- that the Wi-Fi network is reliable and stable (it is only important if the computer is not used when downloading the software);
- that the USB cable with which the phone is connected to the computer is working.
During the update to 9.0, 8.0, 7.0, 6.0 or earlier version of Android, it is forbidden to remove the battery or turn off the smartphone.
Interruption of the update process for one of these reasons can lead to irreparable consequences (you cannot do without the help of the service center specialists).
Before installing a new version, it is recommended to save a copy of your data to a computer, transfer it to removable media or to cloud storage (make a backup).
There are two main ways to change Android yourself:
- Launching the update on the smartphone itself.
- Changing software modification using a computer.
How to update Android with Samsung Kies
To update, for example, Android 4.2.2, using Samsung Kies, you need to do the following:
- Run the program.
- In the dialog box, click the “Update” button (if the notification does not appear on the screen, the latest program update has already been installed on the device).
- Wait for the installation to complete.
The new firmware may not meet the user’s expectations (the appearance of the menu changes, new applications appear and old applications are deleted, etc.). Therefore, it is important during installation to read what changes will occur and whether it is worth updating.
How to update the browser on your phone for free. a description of the different ways
Often, many smartphone users have to update the main, commonly used applications on their device. One of these applications is the internet browser. Such a program can be built into the operating system or be a third-party program that the user additionally installs on his smartphone.
Like any software, the Internet browser requires constant updates. The procedure itself, as a rule, should not cause any difficulties, but still, many users simply do not know how to do it. Let’s take a look at a few options on how to update the browser on your phone.
How to update browser on Android phone for free
It’s no secret that you can access the Internet from a modern phone. This convenient opportunity appeared not so long ago, but now it will be difficult to imagine an ordinary day without it. The Internet is used everywhere: to communicate with friends in instant messengers, watch online videos, download various files and find the necessary information. In the latter case, we open the browser that is present on every smartphone by default. The web browser needs to be updated periodically to gain access to new features and to get rid of errors. Let’s figure out how to update the browser on an Android phone correctly, and most importantly for free.
App Store
Third-party browsers for this operating system are updated via the App Store app. As a rule, the procedure takes place in automatic mode, but if this did not happen for some reason, updates can be installed manually.
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Find the App Store shortcut on the desktop and tap on it to open.
When App Store opens, find the item “Updates” at the bottom of the window and go to it.
Find your browser in the list of applications and click on the “Update” button next to it.
Apple’s mobile operating system for the end user is in many ways simpler than Android, but this simplicity in some cases turns into limitations.
IOS update
Apple devices running iOS or iPadOS also have a built-in default browser. Safari. Unlike Google Chrome on Android, it updates along with the system. And the easiest way to update the system is to connect to Wi-Fi and download the available update.
- Connect the charger to your iPhone or iPad.
- Turn on Wi-Fi internet connection.
- Open “Settings”, go to the “General” section and click on “Software Update”.
- Tap “Download and Install”. You can choose the installation time (right now, later, tonight) or ask the system to remind you about the update.
Automatic updates are available on devices with iOS 12 and above. To enable it:
- Open the “General” section in “Settings”.
- Go to the “Software Update” menu.
- Click on “Auto update”.
Now available system updates will be installed automatically. However, some of them still have to be installed manually. This is true for both iOS and iPadOS.
If it is not possible to connect your mobile device to Wi-Fi, then update the system, and with it the Safari browser, using a computer. On macOS Catalina 10.15, this can be done through the Finder. MacOS Mojave 10.14 and earlier and Windows computers require iTunes.
To update Safari using a computer:
- Connect your smartphone or tablet to your computer.
- Find your mobile device in the system.
- Open the section “Settings” or “General”.
- Select “Check for Updates”.
- Click Download and Update.
- Go to the App Store.
- Go to the “Updates” tab.
- Find your browser in the list and click “Refresh”.
If there are no updates, then the application will not be in the update list.
Keyboard update
Another essential part of browsing is the keyboard. The default Google keyboard is installed. It can be updated like any other application.
Which browser to choose
Let’s take a look at the top 5 best browsers for the Android mobile OS. They all have their own advantages and are approximately equal in functionality. Therefore, we will not compile a rating of browsers, but dwell only on considering their features.
- Google Chrome. This is the default browser for most Android devices. Its features include:
- offline viewing mode;
- high-speed performance;
- voice control;
- built-in translator;
- data synchronization;
- traffic saving mode;
- protected mode “Incognito”.
If you don’t have this browser on your smartphone, you can download it from Google Play.
- Yandex browser. An application from a direct competitor to Google. Yandex. A very popular product in the CIS countries. The features of the application include:
- protection from dangerous sites;
- advanced ad blocker with anti-shock function;
- support for add-ons;
- function “Zen” (you can indicate interesting materials for you, sources and topics in order to receive news on them);
- “Turbo” mode;
- reading mode.
The program has almost all the functions of the previous browser and some features of its own. Despite its active intrusive advertising, the browser does its job well, works quickly and has branded features. You can download a product from Yandex in the Play Market.
- UC Browser. Strong, complex, heavy, but the most functional browser in today’s collection. It was invented by Chinese manufacturers, but very soon it gained worldwide popularity. Many of the above features from other browsers were first implemented here. Let’s highlight the features that have not migrated to other browsers:
- smooth page turning;
- different modes for specific sites, for example;
- night mode;
- a large amount of embedded content (websites, news, videos, etc.).
You can verify this by downloading the application. Pay attention to the minimum system requirements, as not every budget smartphone model can handle this browser.
- Opera. One of the first mobile browsers. Back in the days of push-button telephones, he was already very popular. It has changed and improved a lot these days. Now he can:
- show news and offers based on your interests;
- add bookmarks to the home screen;
- enable ad blocking mode;
- switch pages to reading mode, in which all images are removed, and only text remains;
- cache entire sites in offline browsing mode;
- save traffic;
- prevent sites from tracking you.
If you liked the features of the browser, you can download and try it out.
Flash player update
An integral part of most modern sites is the Flash format. It can appear in different forms: from simple banners to full-fledged pages.
But for several years now, Adobe has stopped making products for Android. It is no longer possible to update it, although the old version can still be downloaded from the official website. But this is not at all necessary, because modern browsers are equipped with programs for playing this format.
iTunes
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Open iTunes, then connect the iPhone with a cable to the PC and wait until the device is recognized by the program.
Find and open the section menu, in which select “Programs”.
Go to the “Updates” tab and click on the “Update all programs” button.
Wait until iTunes displays the message “All programs are updated”, then click on the button with the phone icon.
Find your browser in the list and click on the “Update” button next to its name.
The inscription will change to “Will be updated”, then click “Apply” at the bottom of the working window of the program.
The above method is not the most convenient or safe, but for older iPhone models, this is the only way to get up-to-date versions of applications.
Play Store
The main source of applications, including Internet browsers, on the Android OS is the Play Store. This platform is also responsible for updating installed programs. If you have disabled automatic updates, you can manually install the latest software version.
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Find the shortcut Google Play on the desktop or in the application menu and tap on it.
Select the item “My applications and games” in the main menu.
This method is the safest and most optimal, therefore we recommend using it.
App Store
Third-party browsers for this operating system are updated via the App Store app. As a rule, the procedure takes place in automatic mode, but if this did not happen for some reason, updates can be installed manually.
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Find the App Store shortcut on the desktop and tap on it to open.
When App Store opens, find the item “Updates” at the bottom of the window and go to it.
Find your browser in the list of applications and click on the “Update” button next to it.
Apple’s mobile operating system for the end user is in many ways simpler than Android, but this simplicity in some cases turns into limitations.
Updating the web browser on the smartphone
Solving Potential Problems
Updating a web browser on both Android and iOS is not always smooth; due to a variety of factors, it can cause crashes and malfunctions. A separate article on our website is devoted to solving problems with the Play Store, therefore we recommend that you familiarize yourself with it.
On iPhone, an incorrectly installed update sometimes causes a system failure, due to which the phone may not turn on. We considered this problem in a separate article.
APK file
Before starting the manipulations, make sure that the file manager is installed on the phone, and that the ability to install applications from third-party sources is enabled. You can activate this function as follows:
Find the item “Security” or “Security Settings” and enter it.
Select “Apps & notifications”.
Then tap on “Advanced settings”.
Click on the “Special Access” option. Select “Install Unknown Applications”.
Now you can proceed directly to the browser update.
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Find and download the installation APK of the latest browser version. You can download both from a PC and directly from your phone, but in the latter case, you risk the security of the device. Sites like APKMirror, which directly work with Play Store servers, are suitable for this purpose.
This method is not very safe, however, for browsers that for some reason are not available in the Play Store, it is the only one that is fully functional.
The operating system on which the Apple iPhone runs is very different from Android, including the update capabilities.
Installing the latest software version
The default browser on iOS is Safari. This application is tightly integrated into the system, therefore it can be updated only together with the firmware of the “apple” smartphone. There are several methods for installing the latest iPhone software; they are all covered in the guide provided at the link below.
Android
There are several ways to update browsers on Android: via the Google Play Store or using an APK file manually. Each of the options has both advantages and disadvantages.