Future updates could be initiated through Google play store (APK insight)

EddieEd

For the past two years, Google has been working on Project Treble to help device manufacturers release OS updates in a more timely manner. The Android Beta Program last year showed the initiative in action with more OEMs debuting preview builds, while Essential was able to release Pie on the same day as the Pixels.[br][br]The next change to Android updates could be more user-facing, with an interface right in the Play Store instead of system settings.[br][br]System Updates[br][br]Version 14.5.52 of the Play Store contains several strings related to downloading and installing a “System Update.” At the moment, the “System Update” parlance on Pixel, Android One, and other devices refers to the full operating system.[br][br]If Google Play is indeed referring to OS updates, the strings - at the very least - suggest that users could initiate downloads and installs for new versions of Android right from the Play Store.[br][br]The interface described is very similar to what Pixel users see on the System update page in the Settings app. A “Download & Install” button will be present to initiate, with prompts on this “system_update_page” guiding users through the process of “Preparing,” “Device will restart soon,” and the update finishing.[br][br]At the moment, we’re only aware of an interface for triggering system updates within the Play Store. It’s not yet clear if this new place for OS updates will be accompanied by backend changes to how new versions are delivered.[br][br]In practice, this could be more user-friendly than heading into Settings. It would put system-level updates right alongside the frequent app updates that users are already familiar with.

Unbeatablekares

this will be awesome and more friendly

Ja2ck5

Nice..

Thanks for the info

Sluvist

Some peoples uses their phones without Google account attached to it and still receives update, but with the recent development, only those with accounts attached to their devices can get updates.