Blackberry Torch 9860 User Manual page 25

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Tips: Updating your software
Updated BlackBerry® Device Software and BlackBerry® Desktop Software are released periodically, and you might be able to
update the software from either your computer or your smartphone. Research In Motion recommends that you regularly
create and save a backup file on your computer, especially before you update any software. Maintaining a current backup file
on your computer might allow you to recover smartphone data if your smartphone is lost, stolen, or corrupted by an
unforeseen issue.
Check to see if there is updated BlackBerry Device Software
that you can download over the network.
Update your BlackBerry Device Software from your computer.
Set your BlackBerry Desktop Software to check for updates
automatically.
Update your BlackBerry Desktop Software .
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Tips: Doing things quickly
For full instructions, click the links under Related information at the bottom.
Access popular options such as changing your ring tone,
setting the alarm, viewing notifications, and turning on or
turning off network connections.
See all the apps and folders on the Home screen, or minimize
the panel and view the wallpaper.
Switch to another app.
Open an app with a convenience key.
Depending on your smartphone model, this feature might not
be supported. On the Home screen or in a folder, click the
Options icon. Click Device > Software Updates.
On your computer, visit www.blackberry.com/update. Click
Check for Updates. Connect your smartphone to your
computer.
For instructions, see the Help in BlackBerry Desktop Software.
Visit www.blackberry.com/desktopsoftware.
Highlight and click the areas at the top of the Home screen.
On the navigation bar, click All.
Press and hold the key. Click an app.
Note: The other app might still be running in the background.
Press a convenience key on the side of your smartphone.
Note: You can customize which app a convenience key opens.
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