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Updating your device using Xperia™ Companion
To update your device using a computer
1
Using a micro USB cable, connect your device to the computer.
2
Make sure that the screen of your device is unlocked, and that the USB
connection mode on the device is set to Transfer files.
3
Open Xperia™ Companion, if it is not automatically launched.
4
Make sure that the computer can access the internet.
5
Computer: If a new software update is detected, a popup window appears.
Follow the on-screen instructions to run the relevant software updates.
If you don't have the Xperia™ Companion software installed on the relevant computer,
connect your device to the computer and follow the on-screen installation instructions.
Make sure that you are using the micro USB cable that came with your device and that it is
properly connected to the device and computer.
Maintenance using a computer
Xperia Companion
Xperia Companion is a software service which provides a collection of tools and
applications you can use when you connect your device to a computer. With Xperia
Companion, you can:
•
Update or repair your device's software.
•
Transfer your content from an old device using Xperia Transfer.
•
Back up and restore content on your computer.
•
Sync multimedia content – photos, videos, music and playlists – between your
device and computer.
•
Browse files on your device.
To use Xperia Companion, you need an internet-connected computer running one
of the following operating systems:
•
Microsoft® Windows® 7 or later
•
Mac OS® X 10.11 or later
Learn more and download Xperia Companion for Windows or Mac at
http://support.sonymobile.com/global-en/xperia-companion/ .
Managing files using a computer
Use a USB cable connection between a Windows computer and your device to
transfer and manage your files.
Once the two devices are connected, you can choose if you want to charge your
device, transfer files, or use it as MIDI. Your computer will detect your device when
you select the Transfer files connection mode. The default connection mode is set
to Charge this device.
With Xperia™ Companion you can access the file system of your device. If you do
not have Xperia™ Companion installed, you are requested to install it when you
connect your device to the computer.
Always use a USB cable intended for your specific Xperia™ model and make sure it is
completely dry.
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