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How To Update Android OS...
Without having to go to a phone shop?
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You wouldn't need to go to a phone shop to update android. There is no reason to however a few more details are required. What phone? What version of android are you running? Is there a newer version out for your phone?
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Go into the phone settings,scroll down to about phone then hit the check for update button.
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Presuming your device is compatible and/or entitled to an update, there is no need to go anywhere as Android updates have always been received over the air so even a computer is not a requirement to update an Android device.
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Presuming your device is compatible and/or entitled to an update, there is no need to go anywhere as Android updates have always been received over the air so even a computer is not a requirement to update an Android device.
What do you mean by entitled I assume if your phone is compatible, you get the update?
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I'm sure he means if one if available.. there is no 'entitlement' before you ask
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Can I ask a silly question please
What do you mean by entitled I assume if your phone is compatible, you get the update? |
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Yeah sorry, I've got a Samsung Europa, A.K.A GT-I5500
, It's on Android 2.1 Eclair & I don't believe you can update it via the phone itself, also my mates got the same phone with Android 2.2 when he bought his one, so I know for sure that it can be updated.On a side note, I bought it back in 2010 |
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OP if your phone was factory unlocked i. e. you didn't get it from a network then 2.2 should be available. However if is locked to a carrier then it may not, then have a search.
You need to download Kies on your computer and try to update. Look at this thread: http://androidforums.com/samsung-gal...ate-2-2-a.html |
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OP if your phone was factory unlocked i. e. you didn't get it from a network then 2.2 should be available. However if is locked to a carrier then it may not, then have a search.
You need to download Kies on your computer and try to update. Look at this thread: http://androidforums.com/samsung-gal...ate-2-2-a.html , trying this right now.
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What do you mean by entitled
, It's on Android 2.1 Eclair & I don't believe you can update it via the phone itself, also my mates got the same phone with Android 2.2 when he bought his one, so I know for sure that it can be updated.
, trying this right now.