Update Samsung Software; Update Firmware; About Device; Phone Status - Samsung Galaxy S III User Manual

Update Samsung Software

Use this feature to upgrade your phone to the latest version of SPH-L710 software for your
Samsung Galaxy S III.
1. Press >
2. Follow the onscreen instructions.

Update Firmware

Once you have backed up all your data, use the Update Firmware option to update your phone
firmware.
1. Press >
2. Tap Update Firmware. (Your phone automatically downloads and installs any available
updates. You may be required to power your phone off and back on to complete the
software upgrade.)
– or –
1. Locate the
2. Touch and hold the Status bar, and then slide your finger down the screen.
3. Tap to open the System Updates screen.
4. Tap Download and follow the onscreen instructions.
indicate the phone is downloading the necessary files.
5. Tap Restart and install to complete the process.
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The Notifications panel can also be opened on the Home screen by pressing
then tapping Notifications.

About Device

The About Device menu lets you access important phone information, such as the phone model
number, Android version, Baseband version, Kernel version, Build , signal strength, mobile
network type, service state, roaming status, mobile network state, IMEI number, Wi-Fi MAC
address, Bluetooth address, phone number, software version network, and legal information.

Phone Status

This option displays the battery status, the level of the battery (percentage), the phone number
for this phone, battery status and level, User name, and signal strength.
Settings
and tap Settings > System Update > Update Samsung Software.
and tap Settings > System Update.
(System Update Available) icon in Notifications.
appears within the Status bar to
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