Can You Upgrade from Android Go to Regular Android?

Are you looking to upgrade your device from Android Go to the regular version of Android? If so, you've come to the right place. In this article, we'll explain what Android Go is, how it differs from the regular version of Android, and how you can make the switch. Android Go is an ultra-fast operating system created for smartphones with less than 2 GB of RAM. It's still predominantly Android as you know it, but the software has been optimized for smartphones with lower performance processors, less memory and less available mobile data.

To be compatible with Project Treble, your device must come with Android 9 Pie and have an unlockable bootloader. Android Go has resulted in more affordable devices with Android software tailored to those devices. Not only does the software take up much less space than typical Android, it is also capable of understanding and adapting to hardware limitations. It looks the same as the Play Store that you can now find on normal Android and has the entire catalog of Android applications, but it uniquely highlights applications that consume less data, storage or memory in a separate section at the top, called Optimized for your device. With the release of the Go edition of Android 12, apps now launch up to 30 percent faster and with much smoother animations.

Android 12 Go added additional privacy controls that allow you to see and control exactly how much private information your apps can access.

How to Upgrade from Android Go to Regular Android

If you're looking to upgrade from Android Go to regular Android, there are a few steps you'll need to take. First, you'll need to root your device. After rooting, simply download the build. Use the Play Store editor and search for lowram config.

Restart and you'll see a full Android instead of going. Next, deactivate the normal Google applications and replace them with the go versions (phone, Gmail, gboard, etc.) Android go apps will only work on Android version 9 and higher. Finally, if it's an old phone with an older version of Android, Android go won't be available for it. To get the most out of your Android phone, you must download the latest operating system available.

Conclusion

Android Go has resulted in more affordable devices with Android software tailored to those devices. If you're looking to upgrade from Android Go to regular Android, there are a few steps you'll need to take. With the release of the Go edition of Android, apps now launch up to 30 percent faster and with much smoother animations.

Paul Phommajack
Paul Phommajack

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