Updates for the Samsung Galaxy S2 smartphone can significantly improve the performance of the operating system of the device and add new functions to the device itself. The update can be performed via Wi-Fi either from the phone menu or by connecting via a computer.
Instructions
Step 1
To update via Wi-Fi or 3G from your device, connect to a wireless hotspot or set up your mobile Internet connection. After connecting, go to the "Settings" section of the device from the main screen of the device.
Step 2
After that, use the "About phone" option and select the "Software update" item. After clicking on this line, a search for available system updates for the device will begin. If Android version updates have been found on the Samsung server, the download and installation will begin.
Step 3
Wait until the update package is unpacked and downloaded, and do not touch the phone until the procedure is over and you receive a notification that the operation is complete. To make sure that the updates have been installed, you can go back to the "Settings" - "About phone" section of the device to check for new software versions again. If no updates are found, then your phone already has the latest software.
Step 4
To install updates via a computer, download the Samsung Kies program from the official website of your phone manufacturer or using the disk that came with the device.
Step 5
After installation, connect the phone to the computer in the software mode and wait until the necessary drivers are installed, after which, run the program and wait for the phone to be detected in the system.
Step 6
Go to the "Updates" section and the program will automatically start checking for available Android versions. If a new software version is found, the computer will start installing the update. Do not disconnect your Galaxy S2 from the USB port until you receive a notification that the latest software has been unpacked to your phone.
Step 7
After completing the procedure, you can disconnect the device from the computer and check for updates manually through the menu item "Settings" - "About phone" - "Updates". Galaxy S2 firmware update completed.
