Updating your device using a computer

You can download and install software updates on your device using a computer with an Internet connection. You need a USB cable and a PC running the PC Companion application.

If you don’t have the PC Companion application installed on the PC, connect your device to the computer using a USB cable and follow the on-screen installation instructions.

To update your device using a computer

1Make sure you have the PC Companion application installed on your PC.

2 Using a USB cable, connect your device to the computer.

3 Computer: Launch the PC Companion application. After a few moments, the computer detects your device and searches for new software.

4 Computer: If a new software update is detected, a popup window appears. Follow the on-screen instructions to run the relevant software updates.

IMEI number

Every device has a unique IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) number. You should keep a copy of this number. If your device is stolen, your network provider can use your IMEI number to stop the device from accessing the network in your country.

To view your IMEI number

Turn off your device, then remove the battery cover and battery to view your IMEI number.

Open the phone dialer on your device and enter *#06#.

To view your IMEI number in the device

1 From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Settings > About phone > Status.

3 Scroll to IMEI to view the IMEI number.

Battery and power management

You can keep track of your battery consumption and see which applications are using the most power. You can also view an estimate of how much time is left before your battery runs out. The estimated battery time is based on your most recent usage pattern.

To make the battery last longer you can use one or more battery saving modes, which include STAMINA mode, Low battery mode, Location-based Wi-Fi®, and Queue background data mode. Each mode works in a different way and controls several power consuming functions on your device.

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