Summary
If you're ready to upgrade to Android 6.0 Marshmallow on your Samsung, Nexus, LG, HTC, or Motorola device, you can do so without losing your data. Updating your Android software will not delete any of your information, so you can confidently install the Marshmallow update and enjoy the new features and improvements it has to offer.
Google rolled out the Android 6.0 Marshmallow update to certain Nexus devices in October 2015, and now big-name smartphones like the Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge are also set to receive the update, with Sony devices following in March. The update offers significant improvements, including deeper control over your phone, and has generated a lot of attention and excitement among Android users, who are now preparing to upgrade their devices. However, the question remains: will your phone actually get the update?
Check the lists in the following part to confirm whether Android 6.0 Marshmallow update is available for your current device by verifying if your device model is listed.
"Updating your Android phone to Marshmallow (or any other software version) won't delete your data. To update safely, go to Settings > About phone > System update, and follow the prompts. Make sure to back up your data first, but it's not necessary as Android automatically creates a backup. You can also use Google's built-in backup feature. Updating will upgrade your phone's software, not delete data.
When you're ready to install Android 6.0 Marshmallow, take your time and ensure that your phone's data is backed up, including contacts, SMS, photos, music, and call history, to avoid potential data loss during the updating process.
To do Android phone backup without any hassle, we introduce Qiling MobiSaver for Android, which allows you to instantly backup your Android phone to a Windows PC. This makes it easy to update to Android 6.0 Marshmallow with a worry-free and risk-free experience, or free up storage space for a smoother experience on your phone.
Step 1. Connect Android device to a computer
To use Qiling MobiSaver for Android, install the software on your computer and connect your Android phone to it with a USB cable. Launch the software, and it will quickly recognize and connect your device after clicking the "Start" button.
Step 2. Scan all Android data
Qiling MobiSaver automatically scans the existing and lost data on the detected phone, displaying all found items in specific categories once the scan is complete.
Step 3. Save Android data to the computer
In the final step, select the data you want to backup and click "Recover" to save them all to your computer without any issue.