Updating Software
The product supports the software update.
The software update function can also be used for operating system updates.
An operating system update is a software update which also includes
updating of the product's operating system.
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On the home screen → “App list screen” → [Settings] →
[About phone] → [System updates].
Start to check whether software update is necessary or not. Tap “Check
for update” to check it. When it is necessary, you can download and
install data for software update.
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Slide the status bar down, tap the notification and follow the on-screen
when
appears in the status bar.
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[DOWNLOAD] → [RESTART & INSTALL].
■ Notes on Software Update
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You are charged for data communication when connecting to the Internet
from the product by using data communication. Large-volume data
communication occurs in particular for operating system updates. Use of
Wi- Fi
®
is recommended.
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When software update is necessary, you will be informed on au homepage,
etc. For details, contact an au shop or Customer Service Center (call toll-free
157). In addition, users of the SHV40 will receive a notice from au, when
software update is necessary to improve the functionality of the SHV40.
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It is recommended to back up your data before updating software.
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If the software update is performed, the product will restart before and after
the update.
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If the software update has failed or stopped, perform the same procedures
again.
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If the software update fails, it may become impossible to operate the
product. If this happens, bring it to an au shop or PiPit (not accepted by
some shops).
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Charge the battery sufficiently before starting update. If the battery level is
insufficient or the battery runs out during the update, the software update will
fail.
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Check out the signal reception status. The software update may fail if the
product is in a place with bad signal reception status.
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Various data registered on the product (address books, mails, still pictures,
music data, etc.) and information of settings will not be changed even after
software is updated. However, note that data may not be protected
depending on the state of the product (fault, damage, getting wet with water,
etc.).
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During international roaming, the software update function may not be
available in some places.
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After you have updated the operating system, you cannot return it to the
previous version.
Do not conduct the following operations during the software update
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Do not move during software update.
The following operations are not available during the software update
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Operations are not available during software update. Making a call to 110
(Police), 119 (Fire and Ambulance), 118 (Regional Coast Guard
Headquarters) or 157 (Customer Service Center) is not available either. Also,
the alarm etc. does not function.
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