Nokia N900 - Automatic software updates

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Automatic software updates

When new software updates are available for the operating

system or for Nokia or third party applications, or when there

are additional applications available for your device, is

displayed in the status area.

Update software and install applications 111

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It is recommended that you install software updates as they

may contain important bug fixes and other updates. If you

dismiss the suggested updates, you can later install them

from the Application manager.
Downloading software updates may involve the transmission

of large amounts of data (network service).
Make sure that the device battery has enough power, or

connect the charger before starting the update.
Install software updates

1 Select the status area and

New updates

.

2 Select

Update all

, or select the packages to install and

Continue

.

3 Confirm the installation.
Install additional applications

1 Select the status area and

New releases

.

2 To open a web page with details of an additional

application, select

Download

.

Check the version number of the software on your device

Select

>

Settings

and

About product

. Or, select

>

Phone

and , and enter *#0000#.

Most software updates can be installed with the Application

manager. However, an update using Nokia Software Updater

may sometimes be necessary. In this case, you receive a

notification that a software update is available via Nokia

Software Updater.