Software update for the Samsung Galaxy Mega (I527)

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Update & verify software

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The details

Getting started

You can download the update via Firmware Over the Air (FOTA).
You must connect your device to Wi-Fi to download the update.
Although there should be no impacts to settings or data, we recommend that you back up your media files to an SD card, a PC, or using a favorite application (from the Play Store), prior to upgrading the software.
In order to receive this software update, your device must be on baseband version I527UCUBNJ2. If not, repeat the update process until you've installed I527UCUBNJ2, and then you should be able to install the latest software update.

To update the software

Make sure your device is fully charged and connected to Wi-Fi.
From the home screen, press the Menu key, and then tap Settings.
Tap the More tab.
Scroll to and tap About device > Software update > Check for updates.
Follow the on-screen prompts to download and install the update.
The device automatically restarts once the new software successfully installs.

To verify the software update

From the home screen, press the Menu key, and then tap Settings.
Tap the More tab.
Scroll to and tap About device.
The device has the latest software if the Baseband version and Build number match the current update details.

To troubleshoot the software update

Visit Troubleshoot & Resolve Software Updates if you experience issues installing the software update.
For help with problems with your device or services after installing the update, visit Troubleshoot & Resolve.

Date	Details
Aug. 14, 2015	What's new: Device security improvements Android version: 4.4.2 Baseband version: I527UCUBNJ2 Kernel version: 3.4.0-1711751 Build number: KOT49H.I527UCUBNJ2 File size: 9.48MB
Nov. 11, 2014	Android OS Enhancements Android version: 4.4.2 Baseband version: I527UCUBNJ1 Kernel version: 3.4.0-1711751 Build number: KOT49H.I527UCUBNJ1 File size: 77.3MB
June 2014	Available via FOTA Upgrade to Android 4.4 KitKat Android version: 4.4.2 Baseband version: I527UCUBNE7 Kernel version: 3.4.0-1711751 Build number: KOT49H.I527UCUBNE7 File size: 538MB
Nov. 2013	Available via FOTA Galaxy Gear compatibility/4.2 Upgrade Android version: 4.2.2 Baseband version: I527UCUAMK2 Kernel version: 3.4.0-2052936 Build number: JDQ39.I527UCUAMK2 File size: 178MB

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