Processing power and available memory are important issues here. Now, let's look at some of the other options for upgrading your tablet.īefore rooting, do some homework to make sure that the tablet and the intended version of Android will play nicely. Using manufacturer-approved OS upgrades will also help you keep your warranty intact. You can probably reload your entire OS from scratch in a few minutes.

Connect your tablet to your computer, launch its proprietary software and grab your owners manual. Visit that site from your device's Web browser, and you'll be able to update other drivers as well.

Your tablet will check in with its manufacturer to see if there are any newer OS versions available and then run the appropriate installation.

From the settings menu: Tap on the 'update' option.