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Samsung GALAXY S II

Samsung GALAXY S II

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Updating the software on my mobile phone

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Want to update the software on your mobile phone? It's easy, but first you need to install Samsung Kies on your computer before you can update the software on your mobile phone. You can download the program from www.samsungapps.com. It's also recommended you back up the phone memory before you start.

Step 1 of 4

Connect mobile phone and computer

Connect the data cable to the phone socket and to the computer's USB port.

Step 2 of 4

Update mobile phone software

Start Samsung Kies on your computer.

Step 3 of 4

Update mobile phone software

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

To start the update manually:

Select your mobile phone on the list of connected devices.

Step 4 of 4

Update mobile phone software

Select Firmware upgrade.

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

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