Software updates and backups
Update your phone software
Stay in step with the beat – update your phone software and apps wirelessly to get 
new and enhanced features for your phone. Updating the software may also 
improve your phone performance.
INSTALL AVAILABLE UPDATES
Tap Settings > System > System update > Check for update to check if updates 
are available.
When your phone notifies you that an update is available, just follow the instructions 
shown on your phone. If your phone is low on memory, you may need to move your 
apps, photos, and other stuff to the memory card. 
Warning: If you install a software update, you cannot use the device, even to make 
emergency calls, until the installation is completed and the device is restarted.
Before starting the update, connect a charger or make sure the device battery has 
enough power, and connect to Wi-Fi, as the update packages may use up a lot of 
mobile data.
Back up your data
To ensure your data is safe, use the backup feature in your phone. Your device data 
(such as Wi-Fi passwords and call history) and app data (such as settings and files 
stored by apps) will be backed up remotely.
Nokia 2.1 User Guide
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