Software update
Updating software
Software update
Connect the FOMA terminal to the network and check for software
updates. If necessary, use packet transmission* to download software
and update.
* There is no packet transmission charge for updating software. Check
the DOCOMO website or "お知らせ" (News) on iMenu for updates.
When updating, select "Auto-update", "Now update" or "Reserve".
Auto-update : New software can be updated automatically and
rewritten on set time in advance.
Now update : Update immediately.
Reserve
: Software updates automatically on set date and time.
Do not remove the battery pack while the software is updating.
Failure to update software may occur.
Software can be updated even if the FOMA terminal contains
phonebook, camera image or download data. However, DOCOMO
cannot protect data that could be lost due to malfunction, damage,
water exposure and so on. It is recommended that important data
be backed up before updating. Note that some data, such as
downloaded data, cannot be backed up.
Using software update
Software is updated even when host for i-mode is changed to a
custom host.
Recharge battery before updating software.
Software cannot be updated during the following conditions.
While in Self mode
During a call/Outside the service area
Connected to an external device
Omakase Lock is set
Date and time are set incorrectly
Battery level is below the necessary level to update software
Updating (downloading and rewriting) software may take time.
Making/Receiving calls, transmission functions and other functions
cannot be used while software is being updated (Receiving voice
calls is possible during download).
During software update, the handset makes an SSL connection
with the server (DOCOMO site). Set the SSL certificate to valid
(The default setting is [Enable] nP. 168).
It is recommended to update software at a location with a strong
signal (three bars for the antenna icon) and you are not moving.
※ If signal status becomes weak or download is interrupted when
downloading software, update software again in a location with
good signal conditions.
If software has already been uploaded, [No update is needed. Please
continue to use as before] appears when software update is checked.
While updating software, received i-mode mail and Message R/F
are held at i-mode center. Received SMS is held at SMS center.
If i-mode mail or Message R/F is held at i-mode center, W/G/I
appears but will disappear when software is reloaded after update.
In addition, even if Receive option is set to [ON] and mail is
received during software update, notices may not appear on the
display after update is completed. Mail and messages are held at
i-mode center.
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