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Samsung Galaxy J1

Android 5.1.1
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Update phone software

It's recommended that you update your phone with the newest software, as the manufacturer continuously corrects errors. It's a good idea to back up the phone memory first. Before you can update the phone software, you need to set up your phone for internet.

Slide your finger downwards starting from the top of the screen.
Press the settings icon.
Press About device.
Press Software update.
Press Download updates manually. If a new software version is available, it's displayed. Follow the instructions on the screen to update the phone software.
  • 1
    Find "Software update"
    • Slide your finger downwards starting from the top of the screen.
    • Press the settings icon.
    • Press About device.
    • Press Software update.
  • 2
    Update phone software
    • Press Download updates manually. If a new software version is available, it's displayed. Follow the instructions on the screen to update the phone software.