How long after a software update for your smartphone becomes available do you typically install it?

How long after a software update for your smartphone becomes available do you typically install it? Published on September 15, 2021 → Survey conducted on September 15, 2021 on 3749 U.S. adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

Immediately

25%

Within 24 hours

23%

One day to a week

22%

1-4 weeks

11%

More than 4 weeks

Never

I don't have a smartphone

Immediately

25%

Within 24 hours

23%

One day to a week

22%

1-4 weeks

11%

More than 4 weeks

Never

I don't have a smartphone

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