System Software and Bundled Apps Knowledge Base

[#1]

You can update the system software (firmware) or upgrade the operating system (if available) on the tablet using one of of the following methods:

IMPORTANT:

• Your tablet must be plugged in to a power source in order to complete this installation.
• You must have an internet connection.
• It is recommended that you remove all devices from the USB port and the SD Card slot before initiating this update.
• You will be unable to use your tablet for the duration of the install, which is expected to take a few minutes.

Android 3.0 (Honeycomb)

• Tap on the update message sent by the Toshiba Service Station application to your device.

OR

1. From the Home screen, tap on the “Apps” icon in the upper right corner.
2. Locate the “Service Station” icon and application.
3. Tap “Check for Updates” and follow the on-screen instructions.
4. The software updates automatically, and your tablet will power off and on as part of this update.

Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)

• Tap on the update message sent by the Toshiba Service Station application to your device.

OR

1. From the Home screen, tap on the “Apps” icon in the upper right corner.
2. Locate the “Service Station” icon and application.
3. If no updates are displayed, tap "Check for Updates" to check for availble updates.
4. Select the desired update (if displayed) and follow the on-screen instructions.
5. The software updates automatically, and your tablet will power off and on as part of this update.

OR

1. From the Home screen, tap on the “clock” in the lower right corner.
2. Tap the clock a second time.
3. Tap “Settings”.
4. On the left, scroll down to "About Tablet".
5. Select "System Updates" from the main screen. This opens the Toshiba Service Station.
6. If no updates are displayed, tap "Check for Updates" to check for availble updates.
7. Select the desired update (if displayed) and follow the on-screen instructions.
8. The software updates automatically, and your tablet will power off and on as part of this update.

[#2]

I don't find any apdates in service station

[#3]

The update for Android 4.0 does not appear in Service Station on my Toshiba Thrive. How do we find the update?

[#4]

The updates for My Toshiba Thrive for Android 4.0 is not updating.  I have set it back to Factory Setting and it has not updated.  It has been 48 hrs now.

Vaughn