Google Is Helping Android Users Get Their Updates Faster Than Ever
Since the smartphone became a fixture of everyday life for most people, updates have been a quintessential necessity for users to get the most out of their devices. However, getting those updates can sometimes get a bit tedious leading many to delay installing of ignoring them altogether.
Google seems to understand this and plans to lessen the frustration of checking for updates with an update to Google Play Services. According to Google's Elliott Hughes, this button is now more effective at getting software updates.
Previously, users headed over to Settings with the hopes of getting the latest Android version. However, if their phone isn't included in the current rollout group, it doesn't matter how many times they mash the "Check for Updates" button.
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This was mostly done to minimize the damage that a faulty update might cause to the Android masses. While the needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few might sound very democratic, it certainly sucks for those few sacrificial lambs.
However, those days appear to be coming to an end with this latest update. Now the "Check for Update" button does check for update regardless of whether the user's phone is included in the rollout list. Of course, users should also be prepared to face any problems that come with forcing the update.
Because the update is tied to Google Play, it works irrespective of which version of Android users are on. The updates are mostly for Google's Nexus and Pixel devices although it is not exclusive meaning that other manufacturers such as LG and Samsung from implementing them. Of course, if users bought their devices from a carrier, it's very likely that they will not get the updates if they are still on their network.
There are certainly hiccups, but this update will be very much appreciated especially among impatient Android users who want to get their hands on the latest version.
