Software update for the Alcatel 871A
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Software update for the Alcatel 871A


Latest update
Getting started
Update & verify software

Latest update

The updates
  • What's new: Refill Account option under the Go To menu
  • What's changing: Enhanced device performance
  • What's going: Shortcut dialing to emergency services

The details

  • Release date: May 9, 2013
  • File size: 25990 bytes
  • Software version: V984

 

Getting started

  1. You can download the update via Firmware Over the Air (FOTA). 
  2. Although there should be no impacts to settings or data, we recommend that you back up your media files prior to upgrading the software.
  3. This update removes the shortcut dialing to emergency services. Previously, customers were complaining of 911 dialing unintentionally from their 871A. This could be triggered by pressing and holding the Send key, pressing Send again and pressing the left soft key to confirm.

Update & verify software

To update the software
  1. Make sure your device is sufficiently charged and connected to the AT&T network.
  2. Select Settings> AT&T Software Update > Check for Updates.
  3. Follow the on-screen prompts to download and install the update.
  4. The device automatically restarts once the new software successfully installs.

To verify the update
  1. Select Settings > About phone.
  2. Your device has the latest software if the Software version matches the current update details.

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