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19Managing Software Updates
19.2. Omnipod 5 App on Smartphone
e Omnipod 5 app oers updates through the Google Play Store. You will be
notied when an update is available for download. It is important to note that you
will not be able to navigate in the Omnipod 5 app during an update; however, your
insulin therapy will not be impacted. e Pod will continue delivering insulin and
will re-establish connection with the Omnipod 5 app once the update is complete.
Caution: Make sure your battery has adequate charge prior to installing a
soware update.
Automatic updates enabled
If you have Automatic Updates enabled on your phone, the Omnipod 5 app
updates will be downloaded and installed automatically through the Google Play
Store. If an automatic update occurs, the Omnipod 5 app will inform you that an
update was completed successfully when you open the app.
For more information on how to enable automatic updates, see your smartphone’s
user manual.
Automatic updates disabled
To download and install an Omnipod 5 app update on your smartphone:
1. Ensure your phone battery is charged to above 15%.
2. If prompted when using the app, select Update Now.
Or navigate to your list of apps in the Google Play Store.
3. Tap Update next to the Omnipod 5 app.
Once the update is complete and the Omnipod 5 app is reopened, a conrmation
screen will be displayed to inform you that the update was completed successfully.
If the update is not considered forced, you may select Not Now to push o the
update to a later time; however, it is recommended that you update the
Omnipod 5 app as soon as the update becomes available. If you choose to
postpone an optional update to a later time, you can manually update the
Omnipod 5 app at any time. Aer 72 hours have passed, you will receive a
notication every 24 hours reminding you to update your Omnipod 5 app.
To manually update your Omnipod 5 app:
1. Ensure your phone battery is charged to above 15%.
2. Navigate to your list of apps in the Google Play Store.
3. Tap Update next to the Omnipod 5 app.
Once the update is complete and the Omnipod 5 app is reopened, a conrmation
screen will be displayed to inform you that the update was completed successfully.
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Effective Date: 22DEC2020, PCO-000267