[ GLOSSARY DEFINITION ] Software

OS update

A major update that brings new features to a device's OS.

Also known as: major update

Full Definition & Technical Explanation

An OS update delivers new features, security fixes, and improvements. How long a device keeps receiving them is its update policy.

See update policy and OTA.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is OS update?

A major update that brings new features to a device's OS.

What terms are related to OS update?

Related Software terms include UEFI, software update.

Related Technical Terms

UEFI
The modern firmware that boots a PC, replacing the legacy BIOS. Software
software update
A new version of a device's software delivered over time. Software
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