Nokia N81 - Software updates

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Software updates

You may view and update the current software version of
your device, and check the date of a possible previous
update (network service).

Press

, and select

Tools

>

Utilities

>

Device mgr.

.

To check whether software updates are available, select

Options

>

Check for updates

. Select an internet access

point when asked.

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Connections

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If an update is available, information about it is displayed.
Select

Accept

to accept to download the update or

Cancel

to cancel the download. The download may take several
minutes. You can use your device during the download.

Downloading software updates may involve the
transmission of large amounts of data through your service
provider's network. Contact your service provider for
information about data transmission charges.

Make sure that the device battery has enough power, or
connect the charger before starting the update.

Warning: If you install a software update, you

cannot use the device, even to make emergency calls,
until the installation is completed and the device is
restarted. Be sure to back up data before accepting
installation of an update.

When the download is complete, select

Yes

and then

Accept

to install the update, or

No

to install it later by

using

Options

>

Install update

. The installation may take

several minutes.

The device updates the software and restarts. To complete
the update, select

OK

. When asked, select an internet

access point. Your device sends the software update status
to the server.

To view the server profile settings used for software
updates, select

Options

>

Settings

.