Basic Operations 39As an added precaution, to preserve any data on your optional microSD card (not included), pleaseunmount it from your phone prior to starting the update process. From home, tap Apps > Settings> Storage > SD card > Unmount.Update Your Phone’s SoftwareOnce you have backed up all your data, use the Update now option to update your phone’s software.1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > System Update .2. Tap Download updates manually. Your phone automatically downloads and installs any available updates. You may berequired to power your phone off and back on to complete the software upgrade.Alternatively, you can access system updates through the notification panel.1. Locate the System Update Available icon ( ) in notifications.2. Pull down the status bar.3. Tap to open the System Updates screen.4. Tap Download and follow the prompts. The downloading icon ( ) appears within the status bar to indicate the phone is downloadingthe necessary files.5. Tap Restart and install to complete the process.