Quick Pre Requisites:
- Backup all the data which is there in the device so as to ensure that the data is kept safe. Just in case if the data gets lost, you can easily restore the backup easily with the help of below mentioned tips.
Notes – Backup in the mail so that you can then restore manually
SMS Messages – Use “SMS Backup & Restore app”,
Contacts Stored in Phone Memory – Sync with the Gmail application,
Call Log – Call Log and Restore
Videos, Images, Videos & Files etc.– Copy to internal / External SD Card,
Internet & MMS Settings – Backup all the settings from the path “Applications > Settings > Wireless and Network > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names”
- Enable the USB Debugging in your phone. It can be enabled from the path “Settings > Applications > Development > USB Debugging” as shown in the below screen capture. Additionally, close all the tools like Antivirus, Firewall and PC Suite in your computer as these tools generally interrupt the process of the firmware update.
Extra Instructions For users on Custom ROM:
Just in case if you are on any of the custom ROM firmwares then after backing your data you will have to clear the cache and disable if any Voodoo components are installed in your phone. The recovery mode can be entered by pressing Volume UP Key + OK button, and holding both simultaneously press the Power Button. You can also refer to the below mentioned video to know more on how to enter into the recovery mode.
In the recovery mode select wipe data/factory reset and also you need to select Wipe Cache partition and then reboot your device by selecting reboot system now option.
So, let’s proceed to the next page where we will see on what are the instructions to apply this update.
