Getting Started
Basic Operations
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Update Your Phone Software
You can update your phone's software using the System Update option.
Before Updating Your Phone
Updating your phone may result in a loss of saved data depending on the condition of your phone
(malfunctioning, damaged, water seepage, etc.). You must back up all critical information before
updating your phone firmware.
Back Up All Data Prior to Update
To back up your Gmail information:
1. From home, tap
Apps
>
Settings
>
Accounts
>
.
2. Tap
On/Off
next to each option to enable backup.
3. Tap
More
>
Sync now
to sync your Google Account information.
To back up your Exchange Mail information:
1. From home, tap
Apps
>
Settings
>
Accounts
>
Microsoft Exchange
ActiveSync
.
2. Tap
On/Off
next to each option to enable backup.
3. Tap
More
>
Sync now
to sync your Google Account information.
To back up stored text messages:
1. From home, tap
Apps
>
Messaging
.
2. Select the text message from the list to view the message thread.
3. Touch and hold on a portion of the text message from the string. The Message options context
menu appears.
Note
: You can back up stored text messages by forwarding them to your own phone number. Open
the messages after you have updated your firmware.
4. Tap
Forward
.
5. Enter your phone number and tap
Send
.
To restore your Google apps following the update:
1. From home, tap
Apps
>
Play Store
.
2. Tap
Menu
>
My apps & games
>
All
tab.