Update External data Column in share point2010 list

Hi all,
i have list and i am using External data column (From BCS).
I am trying to update the external data field value. its updating and showing in view correctly but when i try to edit its showing old value only.
Ex: I have a external data with field values ( test1,test2,test3,... so on)
in the list i have a value test1, i am trying to update with test2..its updating in display and view but when i am trying edit its showing default still test1..

Hi,
The following articles for your reference:
SharePoint 2010 BCS Field - Setting the field/column
http://thealbuquerqueleftturn.blogspot.de/2011/12/sharepoint-2010-bcs-field-setting.html?m=1
Programmatically Setting BCS Fields in SharePoint Custom Lists Client-Side through Web Services / SOAP
http://blog.avanade.com/asg-collaboration-services/other/programmatically-setting-bcs-fields-sharepoint-custom-lists-client-side-web-services-soap/
SharePoint 2013 – Update an External Data field using PowerShell
http://veenstra.xyz/2014/06/03/sharepoint-2013-update-an-external-data-field-using-powershell/
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