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To restore your data using a computer
1
Unlock the screen of your device and connect it to the computer using a USB
cable.
2
Open the Xperia™ Companion software on your computer if it is not
automatically launched. After a few moments, the computer detects your
device. Make sure to select Transfer files (MTP) mode on your device.
3
Click on Restore on the Xperia™ Companion main screen.
4
Select a backup file from the backup records, then click on Next and follow the
on-screen instructions to restore data to your device.
If you do not have Xperia™ Companion installed, you are requested to install it when you
connect your device to the computer.
Backing up data with the Xperia™ Backup & restore application
Using the Xperia™ Backup & restore application, you can make an online backup or
a local backup of data. For example, you can back up data manually or turn on the
automatic backup function to save data periodically.
The Xperia™ Backup & restore application is recommended for backing up data
before you do a factory data reset. With this application you can back up the
following types of data to an online account, an SD card or to an external USB
storage device that you have connected to your device using a USB Host adapter:
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Bookmarks
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Contacts and call log
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Conversations
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Calendar data
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Email accounts
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Wi-Fi networks
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Device settings
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Applications
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Xperia™ Home layout
To set up the automatic backup function
1
If you are backing up content to a USB storage device, make sure the storage
device is connected to your device using a USB Host adapter. If you are
backing up to an SD card, make sure that the SD card is properly inserted into
your device.
2
From your Home screen, tap
3
Find and tap Settings > Backup & reset.
4
Under Xperia™ Backup & Restore, tap Automatic backup.
5
To enable the automatic backup function, tap the on-off switch.
6
Select a backup frequency, where to save backup files, the time to back up
and the types of data to back up.
7
To save your settings, tap
To back up content manually
1
If you are backing up content to a USB storage device, make sure the storage
device is connected to your device using a USB Host adapter. If you are
backing up to an SD card, make sure the SD card is properly inserted in your
device.
2
From your Home screen, tap
3
Find and tap Settings > Backup & reset.
4
Under Xperia™ Backup & Restore, tap More.
5
Tap Manual backup, then select a backup destination and the data types that
you want to back up.
6
Tap Back up.
7
After the data is backed up, tap Finish.
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