Google releases security updates every month and you should make sure that your device is regularly installed with these patches to avoid getting access to malicious code developed by hackers around the world. While there are several ways to check if your Android mobile is up to date or not, today we will see some of the easiest and efficient ways to install the security updates.

Updating security patches through your Android’s mobile settings is the easiest of all methods. All you need to do is connect your device to an active internet connection and check for the latest update. This method will install the incremental update available for your current software version. Here’s how to check for an OTA update and install it if it’s available.

Please note: The guide below is based on a OnePlus phone, but the procedure is pretty much the same for all Android phones.

Step 1: Open Settings.