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Note: The device will not recognize the microSD card when it is connected to a computer as a
disk drive. You will not be able to use some of the device’s applications such as the
camera or Music.
Update Your Device
From time to time, updates may become available for your device. You can download and apply
updates through the Settings > System updates menu.
Update Your Device Firmware
You can update your device’s software using the Firmware update option. Updating your
device firmware will erase all user data from your device. You must back up all critical
information before updating your device firmware.
Back Up All Data Prior to Update
To back up your Gmail information:
1. Touch > > Settings > Accounts & sync.
2. Do any of the following:
Select the Auto-sync checkbox, and then touch Sync all. When Auto-sync is
selected, Gmail email, Calendar, and Contacts automatically synchronize whenever
a change is made.
Touch Google, select the items you want to synchronize, and then touch Sync now.
To back up your Exchange ActiveSync information:
1. Touch > > Settings > Accounts & sync.
2. Do either of the following:
Select the Auto-sync checkbox, and then touch Sync all. When Auto-sync is
selected, your Exchange ActiveSync email, contacts, and calendar automatically
synchronize whenever a change is made.
Touch Exchange ActiveSync, select the items you want to synchronize, and then
touch Sync now.
To back up stored text messages:
You can back up stored text messages by forwarding them to your own phone number. Open
the messages after you have updated your firmware.
1. Touch > > Messaging.
2. Touch and hold the conversation from the list.