Google has started rolling out Android 7.0 Nougat for the Nexus 5X H790. Update time may depend on your carrier and update schedule. More information can be found at https://www.android.com/versions/nougat-7-0/.
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From the Home screen, tap Apps
> Settings
> About phone
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Scroll down and view the current Build number.
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Fully charge the battery.
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Save any important data before updating the software on your device. Any data not saved may be erased; i.e. contacts, images, etc. To backup your data, connect your phone to a PC via the USB cable. After connecting, swipe down from the top of the screen to open the notification panel and confirm you are connected as a media device (MTP). Copy personal folders to your PC, i.e. DCIM (photos, videos), Downloads, Music, etc.
You may also download a third party backup solution using the Play Store on your device.
Note: Calling and messaging functions are not available during the update process. The entire upgrade process varies depending on software package size and your internet connection speed.
Software Update
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When the software update is available, the update icon
will display in the status bar at the top of the screen. Swipe down from the top and tap the notification.
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Tap Restart & install, the device will countdown to 0, then reboot to start the software update.
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The phone will reboot in system update mode. A progress bar under a green android will display the upgrade progress.
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When the upgrade is complete, the phone will restart and transition through a series of alerts stating Android is upgrading.
Troubleshooting
If you have not been notified of an available software update, you can manually check if one is available.
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From the Home screen, tap Apps
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Tap Software System updates > Check now to manually check for a new update.
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You will be prompted if a new software update is available. Continue from Software Update, step 1.
