How to Force Android System Updates on Phone/Tablet {Current Android 4.3}

Tony Stark said:

Hey guys.

This is a guide for receiving the newest Android System updates from Google. {Note: You must be on a Google Experience Device)

Link to definition of Google Experience Device: http://about.me/googleexperiencedevice

The Guide: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRQ80YMtXXc (All credit to original creator of video)

1. Open Settings

2. Tap Apps

3. Swipe to ALL

4. Locate Google Services Framework and tap it

5. Tap FORCE STOP and CLEAR DATA

6. Back out to Settings

7. Go to System Update (note date may appear as 12/31/1969, this means you went back to the future)

8. Press Check Now

If this does not work try every hour or so.

I hope this helps everyone!!!

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Relentless Sheep said:

Thanks for this! And great detailed explanation!

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MushaOne said:

Thanks, didnt work this time using my Nexus 10. Will try again later though.

Edit: Scratch that, I retried and it worked. Thanks again

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