How to update all BQ devices and phones? step by step guide

Currently there is a great variety of mobile phone manufacturers. From the most popular brands like Apple or Samsung to others closer and even national (Spain) such as bq. The latter is a signature was born in Spain back in 2009with the launch of his first eBook, and since then he has done nothing but eExpand your catalog of devices with smartphones, tablets and everything that can carry the word “smart”.

Like any electronic device, BQ devices also have updates that help improve their use and performance. In a similar way to how to update android, operating system that they use, is renewed from time to time; the devices of this company follow the same path periodically and always pointing upwards, looking for more and more improvements.

If you want to know how to update all bq phones and devices that you have or that you plan to acquire, in this guide we are going to explain everything to you with hair and signs. You will be able to download and install updates through two different ways that we will detail and always have the newest version of Android in these useful gadgets.

Steps to follow to install the latest BQ updates

Along with this, we will also help you know how solve problems that may appear due to lack of space, or when the updater refuses to proceed even though it has enough available storage. These solutions serve to bypass these little bumps and always stay up-to-date on the latest version available on the market.

There are several methods to install the latest updates for BQ smartphones. well you can do it manually over the internet and making a series of downloads or follow the process through the mobile phone and its menus through the OTA system (On The Air). Here we will explain the steps to follow through any of the methods you prefer:

Via OTA: Step 1 – Enter the smartphone settings

If there is one update availablethe operating system will notify you about it and invite you to install it. You can accept directly to start the download or postpone it to do it and continue with the installation later.

In the latter case, what you should do when you want to use the newest version is to start by going to the section “Settings”. Look for the icon with a gear and click on it to be able to enter it.

Via OTA: Step 2 – Go to the updates section

Now, you may have to go into the submenu “About of the phone” and then in “updates” or something similar, although it is something that varies depending on the model, the other alternative is to search directly in the settings, the option “Update software” and press on it.

In the new window that appears, you will have in front of you the newest version available for download. Click on it and accept so that start installing on your BQ device. Remember that it is recommended to have the phone connected to its charger and to a Wi-Fi network . Once it finishes, let it restart and go back in to have the new Android update for your BQ device. Done!.

Via the web: Step 1 – Enter the BQ download section

Access the download area brand official. With it, you will directly access the download section of the devices you want to update.

Choose the division or category you prefer by clicking on it and, later, specify the model in question by choosing among all those that appear on the screen. You have between:

• smartphones
• tablets
• e-readers
• 3d world
• educational robotics
• 3D scanner
• milling cut

Via web: Step 2 – Choose the download file

Now, and according to which category you chose, you will have before you all the available models that BQ has, find yours and click on it. In this step you have available all possible downloads for your device. The most recommended is always choose the one that is highersince it will be the most recent.

Make sure you always choose the one that contains the word “firmware”, since it is a update for Android OS. once you choose, click and the files will begin to download automatically.

Via web: Step 3 – Install the update

Finished the previous step, you must continue on the download page of your device and go down almost to the bottom until you find the tab “drivers”. There, click on “Drivers & Tools” to install the tools you need. These Drivers will be necessary to transfer and install the previously downloaded firmware to your BQ device.

Once you have them, open them and connect your smartphone or tablet to the PC via the USB cable. you just have to follow a few simple steps so that the OS update installed on it and you can start using it.

I can’t update my BQ phone due to lack of space, what do I do? here the solution

To be able to perform an update on a BQ phone, as in any other, it is necessary to have a minimum of free space to be able to download the files that are used to carry out the update. In case of not having enough storage, it is recommended to clean files that are not used. Find old photos, videos and tries to eliminate all the residues that are stored by web browsingthe use of social networks and any other application.

Of course, also try deleting old apps or apps that you barely use. Sometimes a lot of software accumulates that is not used and whose sole purpose ends up being to accumulate dust in your list of programs while consuming space that can be useful for updating.

Do you still have the problem of lack of space despite having enough to update your BQ phone? Then, you need to clear your system cache. To do this, you have to follow the steps that we are going to indicate below:

• Turn off your smartphone and restart it. However, to turn it on, press and hold the volume up and power button at the same time. Thus, until the brand logo appears on the screen. At that time, you can already release both buttons.
• The menu that appears now is very different from the one for accessing the operating system. Its about “Android System Recovery” (“Android System Recovery”). In it, you can scroll using the volume buttons, since the touch screen does not work, and confirm selection with the on/off button.
• Now, go to the option “Wipe Cache Partition” wearing the buttons that we have indicated and click on it.
• When the procedure you just started is finished, you will reappear on a screen with the texts completely in English. Go to “Reboot System Now” and press the button to accept. Thus, you will reboot your smartphone.
• This time, let it boot up normally and, when you have already booted Android, update your BQ phone again. This time yes, the update will be installed without any error message due to lack of space.