Update Your Tablet; Update Your Tablet Software - Sprint Slate 8 User Manual

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If you have set up a screen lock, you will be prompted to draw the pattern or enter the
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password or PIN. See Screen Lock.

Update Your Tablet

From time to time, updates may become available for your tablet. You can download and apply
updates through the Settings > System Update menu.
Software Update Cautions
During update: The tablet cannot be used until the software update is complete. It may take
time to update your tablet's software.
Signal during update: Update your tablet where signal reception is good, and do not change
location during the update process. Make sure the battery is adequately charged before
beginning an update. A weak signal or low battery during an update may cause the update to fail.
An update failure may disable the tablet.
Other functions during update: Other tablet functions cannot be used during a software
update.

Update Your Tablet Software

You can update your tablet's software using the System Update option.
Before Updating Your Tablet
Updating your tablet may result in a loss of saved data depending on the condition of your tablet
(malfunctioning, damaged, water seepage, etc.). You must back up all critical information before
updating your tablet firmware.
Back Up All Data Prior to Update
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