Why does Android update need access to the phone?

Kernel_Sanders

Colin_Maybe wrote: »

The OS updates settings are under System>System Update (perhaps dependant on version).

Indeed they are; I didn't think to tap those three dots for the drop down list! However I unchecked it but it still asked me to do it over Wi-Fi so I restarted the phone, but there is no change. I've been into the settings again and it hasn't rechecked itself. So, completely stumped by that!

DoaM

Kernel_Sanders wrote: »

'Nougat' is one of the many versions of the Android OS.

Indeed, but the reference to phone and tablet makes no sense in the context of the thread title. (Others may be able to interpret what you meant - I can't).

poppellerant

To be honest, I would just nip along to a coffee shop or food outlet that offers free wifi, download the update and enjoy a snack while you sit back and wait.

Takmon

DoaM wrote: »

Indeed, but the reference to phone and tablet makes no sense in the context of the thread title. (Others may be able to interpret what you meant - I can't).

What he is trying to say is that to update android it needs permission to make and receive calls but a tablet wouldn't be able to make calls and still can be updated so it shouldn't be needed when updating a phone.

But molerat has answered this already.

DoaM

Now it makes sense ... there's no way I would have interpreted that from the contents of the OP.

If that is indeed what was being referred to, a tablet with a SIM card (able to make calls) would surely ask for the same permissions? i.e. Android determines the features of the device and then requests the permissions needed to enable the device to function after the upgrade.