Should I update software?

[Out_Of_Form]

I live in India and have bought my Note 2 from Oman in November 2012. Recently, I have been getting too many reminders from Samsung to update my firmware. I am scared that if I download and update the software my phone may crash and since the warranty is covered only in Oman, I will be stranded if something goes wrong. Are my fears unfounded? Should I go ahead and get the updates installed? What are the benefits of updating the software? Do I get additional features?

 

[Trees]

What model is your phone and what Android version does your phone currently have? Generally the updates contain security fixes, and new or improved features or functionality.

 

[Out_Of_Form]

Model : Samsung galaxy note 2 gt-n7100
android version : 4.1.1

My main concern is - since I live in India and the phone was bought in Oman, if I update the firmware of my Note 2 with the firmware which I downloaded in India, is there any risk that my phone will brick?

 

[Internet_Tough_Guy]

you should be okay, just update through Kies.

 

[Out_Of_Form]

How through Kies? Please help me since this is my first time.

 

[Somdk]

How through Kies? Please help me since this is my first time.

Hi there,
I too am from India.

Download Samsung Kies from the conpany website.

Install it.

Back up your phone and all of the data to your computer/laptop.

Check for updates

Install them.

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