ByAndrew Martonikpublished

We all have plenty to complain about when it comes to software updates landing on our Samsung phones. Right now Samsung's completing its rollout of Android 10 with One UI 2. Sometimes it isn't Samsung's fault that you don't yet have the latest update — issues with carriers and even the current software on your phone can prevent your phone from downloading an update even when it's actually "available" to your phone model. That's where Samsung's desktop software, Smart Switch, comes in. Here's how it works.

Phones that can update with Smart Switch

How to get Samsung software updates faster using Smart Switch

How to manually update your Samsung phone using Smart Switch

The best Samsung has to offerThe Galaxy S20 features a super-smooth 120Hz screen, battery that will last a full day, the powerful Qualcomm 865 processor, and comes in nice-looking colors. The cameras are also a big step up from the last generation.

Andrew Martonik

Andrew was an Executive Editor, U.S. at Android Central between 2012 and 2020. You can reach him on Twitter at @andrewmartonik.

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