Appendix; Updating Software - Samsung Galaxy S8 Basic Manual

Updating Software

Updating to the latest software delivers the best
performance and availables the latest enhanced functions.
• You are charged for data communication when connecting to
the Internet from the product by using data communication.
OS updates will especially use a large amount of data.
au recommends that you update software using a Wi-Fi
connection.
• When a software update is necessary, you will be informed
on the au homepage, etc. For details, contact the au shop
or Customer Service Center (157/Toll-free). Customers
using a Galaxy S8 requiring a software update may be sent
a notification from au so that the terminal can be used in
optimum condition.
• You are recommended to back up your data before updating
software.
• Be sure to fully charge the internal battery before use.
Updating software may fail if the battery level is low or
becomes low while updating.
• Check the radio wave condition. Updating software may fail in
poor reception areas.
• If software update has failed or stopped, update the software
again.
• If you fail to update software, it may become impossible to
operate the product. If this happens, bring it to an au shop or
PiPit (not accepted by some shops).
• The software update function may not be available overseas.
• Operations are not available during software update. Calls to
110 (Police), 119 (Fire department or ambulance service),
118 (Japan Coast Guard) and 157 (Customer Service Center)
are also not available. Also, alarm, etc. cannot be used.
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Appendix

Downloading and updating software
Update files can be downloaded from the Internet web site
via wireless communication into the product directly.
On the home screen, [基本フォルダ (Basic folder)]
a
→ [Settings]
[Software update] → [Download updates
b
manually]
[INSTALL NOW]
c
®
From here on, follow the onscreen instructions.
Connecting to a PC for updating software
You can update software via a PC using "Smart Switch".
You can download "Smart Switch" from Smart Switch
homepage. For details of downloading and the way to use,
refer to Smart Switch homepage.
<PC> http://www.samsung.com/smartswitch/ (in
Japanese only)