Typically, each browser updates its search technology, web browser, and so on. Many languages are viewed on many websites. It’s worth taking the same HTML5 or CSS3. All of them are viewed in the browser. If you do not update the browser, then the user expects that his web source will work incorrectly, as well as update data incorrectly and take a long time to load the page.
Also, as a problem, the user will receive the fact that the display of content will not be the same, and performance will also decrease. The browser system can be quickly susceptible to hacking and various malware. In this way, attackers can quickly gain access to various user payment data, as well as their confidential information.
Which browser to choose
Let's look at the top five browsers for the Android mobile OS. They all have their advantages and are approximately equal in functionality. Therefore, we will not rank browsers, but will only focus on considering their features.
- Google Chrome. This is the default browser for most Android devices. Some of its features include:
- offline viewing mode;
performance;
- voice control;
- built-in translator;
- data synchronization;
- traffic saving mode;
- protected "Incognito" mode.
If you do not have this browser on your smartphone, you can download it from Google Play.
- Yandex browser. An application from Google's direct competitor, Yandex. A very popular product in the CIS countries. Features of the application include:
- protection from dangerous sites;
advanced ad blocker with Anti-shock function;
- add-on support;
- “Zen” function (you can specify materials, sources and topics that are interesting to you in order to receive news on them);
- "Turbo" mode;
- reading mode.
The program has almost all the functions of the previous browser and some of its own features. Despite its active intrusive advertising, the browser copes well with its tasks, works quickly and has proprietary features. You can download the product from Yandex in the Play Market.
- UC Browser. Strong, complex, heavy, but the most functional browser from today's selection. It was invented by Chinese manufacturers, but very soon it gained worldwide popularity. Many of the above features of other browsers were first implemented here. Let's highlight features that have not migrated to other browsers:
- smooth page turning;
different modes for specific sites, for example, Facebook;
- night mode;
- a large amount of built-in content (websites, news, videos, etc.).
You can verify this by downloading the application. Pay attention to the minimum system requirements, since not every budget smartphone model can handle this browser.
- Opera. One of the first mobile browsers. Back in the days of push-button telephones, it was already very popular. These days it has changed and improved a lot. 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 websites in offline viewing mode;
- save traffic;
- prevent sites from tracking you.
You can download this “veteran” from the Play Market.
- CM Browser. A relatively recently launched product from the developer company Clean Master, the most popular Android cleaner and protector. The program is good and even has several features:
- the ability to download content if the site does not provide this, for example, videos from YouTube;
reliable protection against viruses using a real anti-virus program;
- malware prevention;
- checking downloads for viruses;
- adjusting font size.
If you like the browser's features, you can try it out.
Method 1: Application Menu
Some mobile browsers, especially if they are pre-installed on an Android smartphone or tablet, may independently notify you of the availability of updates and offer to install them. Let's consider this procedure using Google Chrome as an example.
- If a download icon is displayed in place of the menu button (usually three dots located in the upper or lower right corner), click on it.
- In the list of options that opens, tap “Update *application name*. New version available" or similar (depending on the web browser you are using).
- Immediately after this, Google Play Market (or its equivalent) will be opened with the ability to “Update” the application, for which you just need to tap on the corresponding button and wait for the procedure to complete.
This is the simplest and fastest method of updating a browser in its implementation, but it cannot be called universal.
How to update your browser
You can update your browser for free on your Android phone, just like any other app. You can do this in the Android app store.
Update instructions
The step-by-step instructions are very simple:
- Open Play Store.
- Swipe right to open the menu.
- Go to "My apps and games".
- If updates are available, click on the green “Update” or “Update all” button. If not, you are using the latest versions of all installed applications on your smartphone.
If you are interested in updating one application and you do not know how to update the Yandex browser on an Android tablet, you should enter the name of the browser in the store search bar. Then just go to the page with it. If there are any updates, you will see a green Update button. If they are not there, you have the latest version of the program.
This way you can update absolutely everything on your smartphone.
For example, if you want to get the new Opera Browser 19 update for Android, you shouldn't turn to third-party sources for help. Just follow all the steps in the above instructions and you will receive it.
Why do you need to update your browser?
As mentioned earlier, updating your browser is a very important process. This is necessary in order to constantly be in an updated system, as well as to have protection from attacks from various attackers, and so on.
If you do not update the browser, the user risks not fully protecting his web browser with new languages, and also provides access to various attackers to obtain complete data about the operation of the system.
You need to update your browser to:
- Search for information on the updated system and languages;
- Always have information clearly displayed;
- Update the page several times faster;
- Do not have problems with lags and system performance;
- Have your own data protected.
Disable auto-update
By default, Android has automatic software updates enabled. To do this, just connect to Wi-Fi. But these processes fill up the phone's memory, which is unacceptable for some models. In addition, even those applications that are not used are updated. Therefore, many users want to disable automatic updates.
Let's look at this using the Chrome browser as an example. To disable Chrome auto-update on Android, you will need:
- Go to the Chrome page in the Play Market.
- In the upper right corner, click on the ellipsis.
- Uncheck the box next to “Auto-update”.
Auto-update is similarly disabled for other applications. It is possible to disable automatic updating of the operating system.
Method 3: APK file
The last browser update method we'll look at involves finding, downloading, and then manually installing the app's APK file yourself. Although this approach is not safe, in some cases it may be the only one available - for example, when an Android device basically does not have an application store, which is typical for a number of custom firmware, or when you need to obtain a specific version of software to access the Internet.
- Find the APK installer for the browser you want to update. Usually these are offered on specialized sites and thematic forums such as APKMirror, XDA, etc.
Important! When searching, focus not only on the desired build number of the application and the minimum version of Android it supports, but also on compliance with the architecture. You can find out information about the latter by entering a query in Google or Yandex like “manufacturer + device model + specifications” or using a benchmark program like Aida64 or Antutu.
- If the search and download procedure was carried out from a computer rather than a mobile device, place the file in the internal memory of the latter.
- Using the file manager, go to the location selected in the previous step or, if you used a mobile web browser, to the “Downloads” / “Download” / “Downloaded files” folder, tap the APK to start its installation and confirm this procedure in the pop-up window.
Note: If at this point you need to allow installation of applications from unknown sources, follow the simple on-screen instructions to do so.
The direct update procedure is often not displayed in any way and takes no more than a few seconds, after which you will be able to use the updated (or independently selected) version of the browser.
Samsung and its features
A key feature of Samsung devices is the autonomous (separate from the Play Market) update of the built-in browser . It is launched by clicking on the settings window with the browser open. Also, information about the new version pops up when you launch the browser after restarting the smartphone. Depending on the device version, 2 ways can be used:
- Completely replicates the software update for Android.
- The process starts in the same way as in computer programs . The browser minimizes and installs the package in the background.
Why does your browser need to be updated?
The main reason this browser needs to be updated is because of security improvements to make your credentials and personal data more secure. Each new version introduces additional methods of protection against new threats.
During the update, the developers make the following improvements:
- eliminate various errors and shortcomings;
- increase work stability;
- add new features.
Before taking any action, we recommend. New versions of the program improve the speed and stability of work.
Universal method
Some users use 2-3 browsers. To update all web browsers with the click of a button, you need to install additional software, such as SUMo.
To update your existing browsers for free, you need to launch SUMo and then:
- Click the “Scan” .
- After checking the system, press the Ctrl key and select all browsers .
- Install add-ons.
Important: You do not need to purchase a PRO license to download updates.
iOS
If Google Chrome on Android needs to be updated independently, then in Apple's Safari the update occurs automatically. You just need to turn on Wi-Fi and confirm the installation. To do this you need:
- Connect the tablet to the power supply.
- Enable Wi-Fi in the settings or status bar.
- Open settings, go to general and click on “Software Update”.
After confirmation, the update will begin downloading. Moreover, it can be postponed several hours or days in advance. You can also ask the system to notify you when available updates become available.
Updating the browser on iOS
If your device is running iOS 12 or higher, you can enable automatic downloading of new data. This is done in the “Software Update” settings section.
If your iPad uses a third-party browser, you can update it through the Apple Store. So, many people download Yandex Browser. To download the new version, you need:
- open an application store;
- enter a keyword into the search engine;
- find the utility, click on “Update” next to the icon;
- wait for the download to finish.
