Updating an electronic device using first update agent code resident in the non-volatile memory is disclosed. The electronic device comprises non-volatile memory containing at least one of: firmware and software. An example method includes determining whether the first update agent code is a current version. The method also includes replacing the first update agent code with an updated version of the first update agent code from a removable memory card operatively coupled to the electronic device. The method also includes updating at least one: firmware and software in the electronic device using the updated version of the first update agent code, and first update information associated with the at least one of: firmware and the software.