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==Android 8.1 manual update upgrade for Gemini 4G (x25 and x27)==
'''Please note this guide is for Gemini 4G devices only (both x25 and x27 models), not for Gemini WIFI devices.'''
The following guide will help you to install the Android 8.1 update upgrade on your Gemini 4G, both x25 and x27 model. This guide is for an Android-only Gemini firmware, a multi-boot Gemini guide will be available soon.
If you have trouble updating your Gemini using the over-the-air udpate mechanism you can follow the guide below to perform a manual updateupgrade.
'''IMPORTANT INFORMATION for users in Japan on the NTT DoCoMo network: <span style="color: #ff0000;">we had some reports that the network is not detected by the Android 8 firmware. We are investigating - please wait to update upgrade your Gemini until further information is provided </span>'''
To proceed, start by downloading the update upgrade archive from [http://support.planetcom.co.uk/download/Android8_4G/ota.zip http://support.planetcom.co.uk/download/Android8_4G/ota.zip]. It's easier to download this archive directly from your Gemini, where you just need to open a browser and point it to the URL above. The file will be downloaded in your Download folder.
You can also download the file on a computer and copy it to your Gemini Download folder at a second stage.
