System Updates; Before Updating Your Firmware - Samsung GALAXY S4 User Manual

Insert the smaller end of the cable to the USB Charger/Accessory jack at the bottom of the
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phone.
Insert the larger end of the cable into an available USB port on your computer.
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Your phone will automatically detect the connection.
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2. Swipe your finger down from the Status Bar to open the Notification Panel.
3. On the Notification Panel, the type of connection is shown:
Connected as a media device: Used for most transfers. You can transfer files in Windows
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or from a Mac.
Connected as a camera: Used for transfers of photos using camera software on your
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computer.
To change the connection type, tap it in the Notification Panel, and then tap the desired
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option.
4. On your computer, navigate to the detected phone (such as through the My Computer menu)
and open it.
5. If available, select a drive (Card for an optional installed memory card (not included), or Phone
for internal phone storage).
6. Select a folder (for example, Music for songs and albums) and copy files to it from your
computer.
7. When you are done, disconnect your phone from the computer.

System Updates

From time to time, updates may become available for your phone. Use System update options to
update your phone's internal software.

Before Updating Your Firmware

Updating your phone firmware will erase all user data from your phone. You must back up all critical
information before updating your phone firmware.
To back up information to your Google Account:
1. From home, tap
2. Tap Back up my data to turn on the feature.
Tap Backup account to choose or sign in to a Google Account to use for backups.
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Tap Automatic restore if you want information saved to the Google Account above to be
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restored when you reinstall apps, such as after a firmware update, or when setting up a new
device.
Tools and Calendar
Apps > Settings > ACCOUNTS tab > Backup and reset.
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