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About Software Update
Software Update is a function that checks if update is
necessary, and if required, download and install software to
update.
When update is required, it is notified with
(Software
Update) on the status bar or in the NTT DOCOMO website.
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Software Update includes the following contents, etc. To
use the terminal in safety and more comfortably, be sure to
upgrade to the latest version.
- Improving and adding functions
- Easier to operate
- Improving quality
- Security patch update
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INFORMATION
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Updating can be done even when data saved to the terminal
is remaining; note that data may not be always secured
depending on the conditions of your terminal (such as
malfunction, damage, or water leak). You are recommended
to back up necessary data beforehand. However, some data
may not be backed up.
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Cautions
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When updating is performed, restoring the previous
software is not possible.
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When updating, the private information concerning the
terminal (model, serial number, etc.) is automatically sent to
the server of DOCOMO. DOCOMO does not use the sent
information for purposes except software update.
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When using packet communication via Xi/FOMA,
communication charge for downloading is not applied.
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For update using packet communication, docomo nano UIM
card subscribed to docomo is required. For using packet
communication, depending on the update contents,
subscription to sp-mode may be required.
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Making/receiving calls, communications functions and other
functions are disabled during installation.
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During installation, all key operations become disabled and
installation cannot be canceled on the way.
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After the updating is complete, the terminal restarts.
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When updating is performed, some settings may be
initialized. Make the settings again.
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When PIN code is set, the PIN code entry screen appears in
the reboot step after rewriting and you need to enter PIN
code.
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If updating failed and all operations become disabled,
please contact the terminal to DOCOMO-specified repair
office.
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SMS sent during updating is stored in the SMS center.
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Updating may take time.
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Updating is unavailable in the following cases.
- During a call
- When the icon (out of service area) is displayed
- Tethering in use as an access point
- When date or time is not set correctly
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