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Upgrading the Gear 2
The Gear can be upgraded to the latest software. Visit the Samsung website to upgrade the Gear™ 2 software.

Upgrading with Gear Manager

The Gear can be directly upgraded to the latest software by the firmware over-the-air (FOTA) service.
1. Tap Gear Manager on the Apps screen of the mobile device.
2. In the Paired device list, tap the Gear name.
3. Tap Software updateUpdate.
4. Read the information in the pop-up window and tap OK.
The Gear automatically upgrades the software when a new version is available.

Upgrading with Samsung Kies

1. Download the latest Samsung Kies from the Samsung website.
2. Launch Samsung Kies and connect the Gear™ 2 to the computer. Samsung Kies automatically
recognizes the Gear™ 2 and displays available updates in a dialogue box, if any.
3. Click the Update button in the dialogue box to start upgrading.
Refer to the Samsung website for details on how to upgrade.
4. Click Update in the dialogue box to start the upgrade process.
5. If a dialogue box does not appear automatically, click the Gear™ 2 name in the Connected devices list,
and then click Firmware upgrade.
6. Follow the displayed instructions to complete the upgrade process.
When the upgrade completes, a completion message displays on the screen and the Gear™ 2
automatically resets.