Check For Updates; Update Software - Nokia N900 User Manual

3 Select the applications to restore and Yes.
The applications are retrieved from catalogues, using a
network connection.

Check for updates

To see a list of installed application packages that can be
updated, select More...
>
Update. The list contains the name, version, and size of each
package. When you select a package, a short description of
its contents is displayed.
You can select the packages you want to update or update all
available packages. You can also sort update packages in the
same way as when browsing installable applications, or view
application details.
To prevent any possible loss of data, back up your data before
installing operating system updates.
Related topics
See "Browse and search installable applications", p. 83.
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Update software

Software updates may include new features and enhanced
functions that were not available at the time of purchase of
your device. Updating the software may also improve the
device performance. You can update the software in your
device with Application manager or with Nokia Software
Updater.
App manager and
>
Update software and install applications
Automatic software updates
When new software updates are available for the operating
system or for Nokia or third party applications, or when there
are additional applications available for your device,
displayed in the status area.
It is recommended that you install software updates as they
may contain important bug fixes and other updates. If you
dismiss the suggested updates, you can later install them
from the Application manager.
Downloading software updates may involve the transmission
of large amounts of data (network service).
Make sure that the device battery has enough power, or
connect the charger before starting the update.
Install software updates
1 Select the status area and
2 Open the menu, and select
packages to install and Continue.
3 Confirm the installation.
Install additional applications
1 Select the status area and
2 To open a web page with details of an additional
application, select Download.
Check the version number of the software on your device
Select Settings and
>
New updates.
Update all, or select the
New releases.
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