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A system update has already started on my Samsung Galaxy S4. How do i stop it?? Will it erase my photos?
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how to stop a system update from installing once it is started
girolez
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Hi and welcome
I guess by now you have either stopped or not stopped the update! Hopefully not.
An update, depending upon what it is, overwrites the system files that are needed for your phone to work. Stopping it (by turning off, removing battery etc) is quite likely to leave you with a phone that does not work any more. A system update completed without interruption should not affect any of your data, pics, files etc.
I guess this is to late for you (either way) but may inform someone else
Roger
I guess by now you have either stopped or not stopped the update! Hopefully not.
An update, depending upon what it is, overwrites the system files that are needed for your phone to work. Stopping it (by turning off, removing battery etc) is quite likely to leave you with a phone that does not work any more. A system update completed without interruption should not affect any of your data, pics, files etc.
I guess this is to late for you (either way) but may inform someone else
Roger
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A system update will not wipe out photos or personal information. It may reset defaults, clear out cached information and change minor things like your home screen /notifications sounds, etc.
Once an update has started it is best just to let it complete. Interrupting an update may leave your phone unusable.
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A system update will not wipe out photos or personal information. It may reset defaults, clear out cached information and change minor things like your home screen /notifications sounds, etc.
Once an update has started it is best just to let it complete. Interrupting an update may leave your phone unusable.
I hope this answer has assisted you with your issue! Please note that if you have any questions you can easily resubmit another question using the same “ask a question feature” and one of our staff experts will quickly assist you. If you prefer to have an interactive response please feel free to register with android forums. It is free and we have a wonderful community that is dedicated to helping each other with any questions you may have!
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