# How to keep your device updated with the Visible Network In order for certain processes to go smoothly, you should keep your device up to date! It’s nothing super complicated, but it can be tricky to locate where certain information or updates take place. Learn how and why you need to: - Update your: - [Device’s software](/content/help/updating-your-device#devicessoftware/index.html) - [Visible app](/content/help/updating-your-device#visibleapp/index.html) - [Emergency address](/content/help/updating-your-device#emergencyaddress/index.html) - [Locate your IMEI](/content/help/updating-your-device#locateyourimei/index.html) # Update your software based on your device type Before any major changes happen on your device, or if you’re having issues using your device, best practice is to see if any software updates need to take place. If you aren’t using the latest version of software you could experience performance issues while using it or trying to perform a process on your device. Some examples of when you need to check and perform an update on your device are: - Activating your phone - iOS - Android - Porting your phone number into Visible - Porting your phone out of Visible ## Turn on and check automatic application updates for your device Most devices will either notify you when an update needs to be made, or automatically update your software. Google devices will automatically install updates. Here’s how you can turn automatic updates on and off for iOS and Samsung devices: | | | | --- | --- | | **iPhone** | 1. Open the **Settings** app, and navigate to **General**.

2. Tap **Software Update** and then tap **Automatic Updates**.

3. Toggle **Download iOS Updates** on or off.
1. Green means your software updates will automatically be downloaded.
4. Toggle **Install iOS Updates** on or off.
1. Green means your iPhone software updates automatically. | | **Apple Watch** | 1. Open the **Watch** app on your iPhone.

2. In the **My Watch** section, navigate to **General**.

3. Toggle **Automatic App install** on or off.
1. Green means your Apple Watch software updates automatically. | | **Samsung device** | 1. Open the **Settings** app and navigate to **Software update**.

2. Toggle **Automatic update** on or off
1. Blue means your phone software updates automatically. | | **Galaxy Watch** | System updates download and install automatically as long as the watch is powered on and connected to Wi-Fi.
Follow these steps if a system update doesn’t install automatically:
1. Press the **Power button** to open the list of available apps.
2. Navigate to **Settings** > **System**
3. Select **About**
4. Scroll down and select **System updates**
1. This action downloads and installs any available system update.
2. This section is empty when no system updates are available | Here is how you can see if an update is coming for Google devices: | | | | --- | --- | | **Google device** | 1. Open the **Settings** app

2. Scroll down to **System**.

3. Select **System update**
1. Update status shows here | | **Google Pixel Watch** | System updates download and install automatically as long as the watch is powered on and connected to Wi-Fi.
Follow these steps if a system update doesn’t install automatically:
1. Press the **Power** button to open the list of available apps.
2. Navigate to **Settings** > **System**
3. Select **About**
4. Scroll down and select System updates
1. This action downloads and installs any available system update.
2. This section is empty when no system updates are available | ## How to update your device’s operating software Before updating software: - Plug your device into the charger. - Connect your phone to a WiFi network. Here are links to how you can update your software based on device type: - iOS device: - [iPhone](https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/update-ios-iph3e504502/ios) - [Apple Watch](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204641) - Android device - [Samsung device](https://www.samsung.com/uk/support/mobile-devices/how-can-i-check-what-version-of-android-i-have-on-my-device/) - [Galaxy Wearable](https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001571/) - [Google device](https://support.google.com/android/answer/7680439?hl=en) - [Google Pixel Watch](https://support.google.com/googlepixelwatch/answer/13044412?hl=en) # Update the Visible app Updates to the Visible application occur on a regular basis. It’s important to have the most current version on your device. This ensures you have access to all of the great things Visible has to offer! Follow these steps to update the Visible app on your device: | | | | --- | --- | | **iOS device** | 1. Open the **App Store** app.

2. Tap your profile icon in the top right corner of the screen.

3. Scroll to see if there are any pending updates.

4. Tap **Update** next to the Visible app. | | **Android device** | You’ll get a pop up message on your screen when you open the Visible app that says:
A newer version of the app is available in the Play Store. Please update the app to proceed.
1. Open the **Google Play Store** app

2. Tap your **Profile icon** in the top right.

3. Tap **Manage apps & device**.

4. If the Visible app needs to be updated, it will be labeled with **Update available.**

5. Tap **Update** to initiate the update on the Visible app. | # Update your emergency address This address is used in the event an emergency call is made. The reason you need to update this address while using WiFi Calling is because this info gets transmitted to an emergency dispatcher for all 911 calls made over a Wi-Fi network. If address validation fails you are prompted to enter a new address until a valid address is entered. Follow these steps to update your emergency address on your device: | | | | --- | --- | | **iOS device** | 1. Open the **Settings** app.

2. Navigate to the application list, and tap the **Phone** app.

3. Tap **Wi-Fi Calling**, and then tap **Update Emergency Address**.

4. Make the necessary updates, agree to the terms and conditions, and tap **Continue.** | | **Android device** | 1. Navigate to the **Apps icon** and then tap **Settings.**

2. Tap **More** and then tap **Advanced Calling.**

3. Tap **Wi-Fi Calling** and then tap **Update Current Emergency Address.**

4. Make the necessary updates, and tap **SAVE**. | # Where is my IMEI? IMEI stands for International Mobile Equipment Identity. This is your phone’s fingerprint! See [Understanding your IMEI with Visible](/content/help/find-your-imei/index.html) for more information on how your IMEI is used and how to find it. If you need assistance, feel free to [reach out to the Care team](/content/help/contact-us/index.html) through the Visible app or chat online.