You can download the update via Firmware Over the Air (FOTA).Â
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.
Update & verify software
To update the software
Make sure your device is sufficiently charged and connected to Wi-Fi.
From the Home screen, press the Menu key.Â
Tap Settings.
From the General tab, tap About phone > Software update > Update Now.
Follow the on-screen prompts to download and install the update.
The device automatically restarts once the new software successfully installs.
To verify the update
From the Home screen, press the Menu key.Â
Tap Settings.
From the General tab, tap About phone > Software information.Â
The device has the latest software if the Baseband version, Build number, and Software version match the current update details.
Previous updates
Date
Details
Aug. 7, 2014Â
Update to Android 4.4, including improved securityÂ
Android version: 4.4.2
Baseband version: APQ8064/MDM9x15M
Software Version: E98020h
Kernel version: 3.4.0
Build number: KOT49I.E98020h
File size:
E98010g -> E98020h: 791MB
E98010k -> E98020h: 780MB
E98010p -> E98020h: 758MB
E98020g -> E98020h: 5.15MB (Wi-Fi not required)
May 2014Â
Pushed via FOTA over Wi-Fi
700-800MB
Restyled status and navigation bars
New full-screen mode
Stronger security
Battery performance improvements
Google Cloud Printer support
Enhanced processing speed
Upgrade to Android version: 4.4.2
Baseband version: APQ8064/MDM9x15M
Build number: KOT49I.E98020g
Software version: E98020gÂ
Jan. 2014Â
Pushed via FOTA over Wi-Fi
Closed Captioning: Closed captioning option will appear in full screen mode for video files that are closed captioning supported.
Battery and Data icons in AT&T apps folder: You now have quick and easy access from your device home screen in the AT&T folder to manage data usage or optimize battery life.
Dual camera: You can take still photos using the front and rear camera at the same time.
Video pause and resume: You can pause and resume while recording a video.
Smart video: With eye detection, if you stop watching a video, the video will pause.
Home button LED: You can set the home button LED for Favorite contacts. Go to Favorite contact > Edit > Home Button LED.
Unused apps: You can set notifications for unused apps at: Settings > Apps > Menu key > Unused apps.