Back Up Information Before Updating Your Phone; Update Your Phone - Samsung Galaxy Note II User Manual

Back up Information Before Updating Your Phone

Updating your phone may erase all user data from your phone. Back up all critical information before
updating your phone.
To back up information to your Google Account:
1. Press
and then tap
2. Tap Back up my data to turn on the feature (checkmark).
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
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restored when you reinstall apps, such as after a firmware update, or when setting up a new
device.
To back up your account i nformation:
1. Press
and then tap
2. For each account, tap the account, and then tap Sync all.
To preserve data on an optional installed memory card:
As an added precaution, to preserve any data on an optional installed microSD card (not included),
please remove it from your phone prior to starting the update process.

Update your Phone

Check for updates, and install updates as they become available.
1. Press
and then tap
2. Tap System Update to use these options:
Update PRL: Download and the latest Preferred Roaming List (PRL), used by your phone
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to access the network.
Update Profile: Update the user profile related to your wireless service account. If you
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choose to change your user name online, use this option to update the user name on your
phone.
Update Samsung Software: Upgrade to the latest software available for your device.
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Update Firmware: Update your phone's firmware. Follow the prompts to download and
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install the update.
Tools and Calendar
> Settings > Accounts > Backup and reset.
> Settings > Accounts.
> Settings > More.
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