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Software update is a function to connect to the network to
check if software update is required, then download the update
file and install it as required.
Software Update
When update is needed, you can check
(Software Update) in the
status bar or information on the NTT DOCOMO website. Software
update includes the following, etc. To use the terminal in safety and
more comfortably, be sure to update to the latest version.
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Improving and adding functions
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Operability enhancement
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Improving quality
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Security patch update
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Information
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Updating can be done with data saved to the terminal; note that
data may not be always safe depending on the conditions of your
terminal (such as malfunction, damage, or water leak). DOCOMO
recommends backing up necessary data in advance. However
some data may not be backed up.
Notes
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When the software is updated, restoring the previous software is
not possible.
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When performing update, 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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For using packet communication via Xi/FOMA, communication
charge is not applied for downloading.
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For the update using packet communication, docomo nano UIM
card provided at subscription to DOCOMO is required. For some
updates, subscription to sp-mode may be required to use packet
communication.
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Making/Receiving calls, communication functions and other
functions are disabled while installing.
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All key operations are disabled while installing and the installation
cannot be stopped on the way.
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When the update is complete, the terminal restarts.
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When the update is performed, some settings are initialized. Make
the settings again.
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If PIN code is set, PIN code entry screen appears while the terminal
is restarting after the rewriting process. Enter PIN code.
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If the update failed and all operations become disabled, please
contact a DOCOMO-specified repair office.
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Messages (SMS) sent while updating are stored in the SMS center.
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Performing update may take time.
Software update
