Update Your Phone; Before Updating Your Firmware - Samsung GALAXYS5 User Manual

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Insert the other end of the cable into an available USB port on your computer.
2. Your phone will automatically detect the connection. Continue to set up the connection:
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When appears in the Status bar, swipe your finger down from the Status bar to open the
Notification panel. The Notification panel shows the type of connection.
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To change the connection type, tap it in the Notification panel, and then choose an option:
• Connected as a media device: Used for most transfers. You can transfer files in
Windows or from a Mac.
• Connected as a camera: Used for transfers of photos using camera software on your
computer.
3. On your computer, navigate to view the contents of your phone (for example, using My
computer).
4. Select a folder (for example, Music for songs and albums) and copy files to it from your
computer.
5. When you are done, disconnect your phone from the computer.

Update Your Phone

From time to time, updates may become available for your phone. Use System update options to update
your phone's internal software.

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 Information to Your Google Account
1. From home, tap
2. Tap Back up my data to turn on the feature (checkmark).
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Tap Backup account to choose or sign in to a Google account to use for backups.
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Tap Automatic restore if you want information saved to the Google account above to be
restored when you reinstall apps, such as after a firmware update, or when setting up a new
device.
Back Up Account Information
1. From home, tap
2. Tap Accounts, and then tap an account.
Tools and Calendar
Apps > Settings >
Apps > Settings.
Backup and reset.
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