Updating pre-installed app to latest version of Gmail?

[Anonymous]

I noticed recently that the version of Gmail that came preinstalled with my Samsung Galaxy S2, is a very old version.  There's a much better looking version in the google play store, but despite being logged in it doesn't give me the option of updating.  It's as though it thinks I already have the most up to date version.  How can I update to the latest version?

For some reason I don't have this problem with other preinstalled apps, so it seems to be an issue for Gmail only?

Thanks

[MI5 · Accepted solution]

You can't do it through the phone on your version of software. You need to download Kies onto your PC and do it with the phone connected to the PC with your data cable. http://www.samsung.com/uk/support/usefulsoftware/SWUP/JSP

[Anonymous]

Success!  Thanks so much for your help MI5, I followed your instructions and upgraded the firmware.  I now have the most current version of Gmail and I've also downloaded the Chrome browser.  It's SO much better, it basically looks like a new phone.

The only thing I still don't seem to be able to do is open the chrome web store.  When I go to chrome.google.com, it says "Sorry, your operating system is not supported just yet."  Is this to be expected or do I need to update the OS too?

Thanks again

Edit: The reason I wanted to access the Chrome web store is to download the "Offline Gmail" app.

[jonsie]

It's not supported yet on Android I'm afraid.

Glad you got the firmware sorted:smileyhappy:

[Anonymous]

I thought it might be an Android-specific thing Jonsie, thanks for the confirmation.

Thanks again to everyone who offered advice, I only wish I'd found this forum a year ago!

[MI5]

Well done, glad you're sorted