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For more information about software updates, go to
If you are using a device with multiple users, you must log in as the owner, that is, the primary
user, to update the device.
Insufficient remaining storage capacity may prevent updates. Ensure you have sufficient
storage capacity before attempting to update.
To Check for New Software
1
If you are using a device with multiple users, make sure you are logged in as the
owner.
2
From your Homescreen, tap
3
Find and tap Settings > About phone > Software update.
If no new software is available, it's possible that you may not have enough free memory on
your device. If your Xperia™ device has less than 500 MB of free internal memory available,
you do not receive any information about new software. In this case you will receive a warning
in the Notification panel:
Storage space running out. Some system functions may not work.
If you receive this notification, you must free up internal memory to get notifications about new
available software.
To Download and Install a System Update
1
If you are sharing a device with multiple users, make sure you are logged in as the
owner.
2
From your Homescreen, tap
3
Find and tap Settings > About phone > Software update.
4
If a system update is available, tap Download to download it to your device.
5
When the download is finished, tap Install and follow the on-screen instructions to
complete the installation.
You can also download and install a system update from the Notification panel by dragging
the status bar downwards, selecting the system update notification, then tapping Download.
To Download and Install a System Update from the Notification Panel
1
If you are using a device with multiple users, make sure you are logged in as the
owner.
2
Drag the status bar downward to open the Notification panel.
3
Scroll down and select the system update notification, and then tap Download.
4
When the download is finished, open the Notification panel again if it is closed,
and then tap Install and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the
installation.
Updating your device using a computer
You can download and install software updates on your device using a computer with an
Internet connection. You need a USB cable and a PC or an Apple
running the Xperia™ Companion software.
If you don't have the Xperia™ Companion software installed on the relevant computer,
connect your device to the computer using a USB cable and follow the on-screen installation
instructions.
To Update Your Device Using a Computer
1
Make sure you have the Xperia™ Companion software installed on your PC or
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2
Using a USB cable, connect your device to the computer.
3
Open Xperia™ Companion if it is not automatically launched.
4
Computer: If a new software update is detected, a popup window appears.
Follow the on-screen instructions to run the relevant software updates.
When you connect the device to the computer via a USB cable, you are prompted to install the
Xperia™ Companion software, or cancel, unless you previously selected Do not show again.
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