73D41416194E8A7C390936971FB2B74B Chira Sathi: How to Update Firmware of LG mobile phones [Guide]

Thursday, March 17, 2011

How to Update Firmware of LG mobile phones [Guide]

Guide to update your LG mobile phone firmware – It is advisable to have the latest software version aka firmware installed on your phone because a new update may include bug fixes, new features, applications, and improves performance of your device.

Tutorial – Updating LG mobile phone or smartphone firmware
Requirements – You need a Windows PC, USB cable and high speed Internet connection.
Note - Please backup all the phone data (using PC Suite) before upgrading the phone.
1. Download LG Mobile Support Tool and install it on your computer.
2. Run the tool and Click ‘Install USB Driver’ and select the model which you want to update. The correct USB driver will then be installed.
 LG Mobile Support Tool
Note: Mobile phone should NOT be connected to PC while drivers are installing.
usb driver_dialog
3. Once the USB driver is installed, connect your phone to your PC using the bundled USB cable.
4. Click ‘Start Updating’ button on LG Mobile Support Tool.
5. LG Mobile Phone Software Update will appear with a confirmation dialog. Click Yes.
phone update_software
6. It will then analyse and download the software update for your phone. (This may take time depending on your Internet connection speed).
updating firmware
Do not disconnect the cable or disturb your handset during the update process. Also, it may ask to disconnect the phone and re-insert the battery while updating.
7. Watch the process patiently and wait for the update to get completed.
update completed
Click the Exit button when phone gets updated. Then power on your phone and wait for a while to get it properly loaded. You can then check the new firmware version by going to Settings > About Phone. Check LG’s website for more details.
Hope you find this guide useful. :)

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