Updating the software on my mobile phone

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Want to update the software on your mobile phone? It's easy, but remember you need to set up your mobile phone for internet before you can use this function. It's recommended you back up the phone memory before you start.

Step 1 of 8

Select option

Update the software from your mobile phone, go to 1a.

Update the software using iTunes, go to 1b.

Step 2 of 8

1a - Update the software from your mobile phone

Remember, you need to set up your mobile phone for internet.

Tap Settings.

Step 3 of 8

1a - Update the software from your mobile phone

Remember, you need to set up your mobile phone for internet.

Tap General.

Step 4 of 8

1a - Update the software from your mobile phone

Remember, you need to set up your mobile phone for internet.

Tap Software Update.

If a new software version is available, it's displayed.

Follow the instructions on the display to update your mobile phone's software.

Step 5 of 8

1b - Update the software using iTunes

Before you connect your mobile phone and computer, you need to install iTunes on your computer.

Start the program iTunes on your computer.

Step 6 of 8

1b - Update the software using iTunes

Before you connect your mobile phone and computer, you need to install iTunes on your computer.

Connect the data cable to the socket at the bottom of your mobile phone and to the computer's USB port.

Step 7 of 8

1b - Update the software using iTunes

Before you connect your mobile phone and computer, you need to install iTunes on your computer.

Depending on your settings in iTunes, the program may suggest to update your mobile phone automatically.

To start the update manually:

Click the iPhone icon.

Step 8 of 8

1b - Update the software using iTunes

Before you connect your mobile phone and computer, you need to install iTunes on your computer.

Click Check for Update.

If a new software version is available, it's displayed.

Follow the instructions on the screen to update the software on your mobile phone.

Swipe right for the next step

Tap anywhere to dismiss

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