Software Update - Samsung Galaxy S3 User Manual

• Baseband version: Shows the baseband version loaded on
this handset.
Note: Baseband, kernel, and build numbers are
usually used for updates to the handset or for
support. For additional information please
contact your Customer Care representative.
• Kernel version: Shows the kernel version loaded on this
handset.
• Build number: Shows the software, build number.
• SE for Android status: Shows the status of SE for Android. SE
for Android is a set of security policies/modules which is
applied to the device to improve the overall security.
• Hardware version: Shows the hardware version composing
this handset.

Software Update

The software update feature enables you to use your phone
to connect to the network and upload any new phone
software directly to your phone. The phone automatically
updates with the latest available software when you access
this option.
Tip: For best results, before launching Software update,
connect your device to a Wi-Fi Access Point. For more
information, refer to "Scanning and Connecting to a Wi-Fi
Network" on page 126.
1. From the More menu, touch About device
update.
2. Touch Update to check for updates.
3. At the Software update prompt, touch OK to continue.
4. The phone automatically updates the software (if
available), otherwise, when the Current software is up
to date prompt displays, touch OK.
5. When updating software, once the update file is
downloaded, you can delay the update on the start
screen by postponing it for a certain period of time. If
you want to resume the update before the selected
time, touch Continue update.
6. Set the following options as needed:
• Auto update: When enabled, Software update periodically
checks for updates automatically.
• Wi-Fi only: When enabled, software updates download only
over a Wi-Fi connection.
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