No longer supported
The phone(s) described in this article can no longer be activated with Republic. Please see Republic Wireless Phones for information on currently supported phones.
If your device is currently running on Lollipop, you can find the system update installation instructions here: How to Install System Updates (From Lollipop)
What are system updates?
System updates bring new features and improvements to Republic phones through upgrades to newer versions of the Android operating system. You may see system updates called OTA updates in the Community. "Over the air" updates are delivered directly to your phone through WiFi.
When's the next system update? When are we getting the next version of Android?
We always want to give you the best operating system we can. Any change to our phones' ROM requires an over-the-air (OTA) update, and that means we need to go through the certification process. We need all key partners, from carrier to manufacturer, to be on board to make future updates possible and timely. While we wish there was a magical “go faster” button we could push, we haven’t invented it yet.
We'd love to tell you our grand long-term Android updating plans, but there can be timeline changes. We don't want to announce a date, then have it change - possibly multiple times - before the update's ready for Republic.
When we update to a newer version of Android, we'll make an announcement, and you'll see the update on your phone. For more info on the latest system updates, check out Republic Health and Wellness and Republic Wireless Release Notes.
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Android Update: Version 5.1 Lollipop |
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Android Update: Version 4.4.4 KitKat |
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- Check your phone's Android version
- Before installing an update
- Install an update
- After installing an update
- Troubleshooting
Check your phone's Android version
To see which version of Android your phone is currently using, follow these steps:
- Go to Apps.
- Select Settings.
- Under System, tap About phone.
- Under Android Version, you'll see the version number listed.
Before installing an update
- Make sure your phone is not rooted.
Operating system updates are designed to work with the phone's original software. If your device is rooted or modified, we can't guarantee that the update will work properly or be able to predict its effect on your Republic device. See Rooting and User Modification for more info. - Clear your phone's cache.
See Clearing the Cache (KitKat 4.4.4) for instructions. - Charge your phone.
Plug your phone in to charge, or make sure your battery is at least 50% charged before installing system updates. See Charge My Phone for more info. - Connect to a WiFi network.
Your phone must be connected to WiFi to install system updates. See WiFi (KitKat) for more info. - Check the amount of available space on your phone.
Your phone will need enough space to download and install the update. The amount of space needed for a system update varies and will be listed in the system update message on your phone before you download the update.
To check the available space on your phone:
1. Go to Apps.
2. Tap Settings.
3. Under Device, tap Storage.
4. The amount of free space is listed under Available.
Install an update
You'll receive a notification when it is time to update your phone to a new version of Android.
Keep in mind:
- For a successful installation, you must be connected to WiFi, and we recommend installing system updates when your battery is at least 50% charged.
- Allow your phone to finish updating before attempting other phone functions (such as calling or using other apps.)
If you receive a pop up notification
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Tap Download from the pop up notification. (You can choose to download now or set a time to do it later.) |
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When the download is complete, tap Install now. |
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After the software is installed, your phone will restart automatically. |
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Your phone is now updated with the latest system update. |
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If you don't have apps set to automatically update, you'll need to update them manually through the Google Play Store. (Be sure to check for any updates to the Republic Wireless App!) |
If you haven't received a pop up notification
You can check for the update manually by following these steps:
- Go to Apps.
- Tap Settings.
- Tap System updates.
- Tap Update Motorola software.
- If the update is available to you, you'll see a pop-up notification asking you to download. Tap Download.
- When the download is complete, tap Install now.
- After the software is installed, your phone will restart automatically.
- Your phone is now updated with the latest system update.
- If you don't have apps set to automatically update, you'll need to update them manually through the Google Play Store. (Be sure to check for any updates to the Republic Wireless App!)
After installing an update
- Check for updates to the Republic Wireless App.
If you do not have apps set to automatically update, go to Apps > Google Play Store and check for app updates under My apps. - Update your phone's profile and PRL.
See Update Data Profile and Update the PRL for instructions. (Note: You won't need to update the profile or PRL if you're on the $5 WiFi-only plan.) - Clear your phone's cache.
See Clearing the Cache for instructions.
Troubleshooting
If your phone is stuck rebooting repeatedly, please open a ticket with Republic Help.
If your phone is otherwise not functioning correctly after installing a system update, try the steps below:
- Restart the phone
- Make sure you are using the latest version of the Republic Wireless App
See Republic Wireless App for instructions. - Clear your phone's cache
See Clearing the Cache for instructions. - Reset Republic credentials
(Note: Your phone must be connected to WiFi to complete this step.)
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Open the dialer, then dial *#*#8647#*#*
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The dialer will clear, and the green arc notification icon will reappear after about a minute. (If the green arc notification icon does not reappear, restart your phone. The green arc should then appear after your phone restarts.)
- Update your phone's profile
See Update Data Profile for instructions. - Uninstall, then reinstall, updates to the Republic Wireless App
See Republic Wireless App for instructions.
If your phone is still not functioning normally after trying these troubleshooting steps, please contact Republic Help.