When should I upgrade Android?

[AC Question]

I have a new HTC Desire 320 running Android 4.4.2. This is my first cell phone so I'm hazy on some of the basics. Should I be getting into the habit of upgrading the OS periodically? If yes, what should prompt me to upgrade the OS?

For example, I know that Android 5.1 exists. Should I upgrade my phone to use 5.1 now, even though I'm not having any problems with 4.4.2, just because I know there's a newer version of the OS available? Or should I wait until some other event before upgrading the OS?

 

[belodion]

Welcome to AC.

You will normally be notified of any updates, or you can check for them in Settings, About Phone, Software Updates.
Kitkat 4.4.2 is a perfectly good version of the OS, and not particularly old.

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