Unmount The Microsd Card; Update Your Phone; Update Your Phone Firmware - Samsung Galaxy S III User Manual

1. Press
2. Scroll down the screen, tap Format SD card > Format SD card > Erase everything.
Note: The formatting procedure erases all the data on the microSD card, after which the files
CANNOT be retrieved. To prevent the loss of important data, please check the contents
before you format the card.

Unmount the microSD Card

When you need to remove the microSD card, you must unmount the microSD card first to
prevent corrupting the data stored on it or damaging the microSD card. Since you will remove
the battery first before you can remove the microSD card, close all running applications on your
phone and save any data first.
1. Press
2. Tap Unmount SD card.
3. Remove the microSD card. See

Update Your Phone

From time to time, updates may become available for your phone. You can download and apply
updates through the Settings > System Update menu.

Update Your Phone Firmware

You can update your phone's software using the Update Firmware option.
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.
Back Up All Data Prior to Update
To back up your Gmail information:
1. Press
2. Tap the Auto-sync option to enable the feature (checkmark).

If the Auto-sync option is on, email, Calendar and Contacts automatically
synchronize whenever a change is made.

If the Auto-sync option is off, tap the sync icon within the account field to reveal the
account's synchronization settings screen.
Tools and Calendar
> and tap Settings > Storage.
> and tap Settings > Storage.
Remove the microSD
> and tap Settings > Accounts and sync.
Card.
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