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To Update Your Device Using a Computer
1
Using a USB cable, connect your device to the computer.
2
Make sure the screen of your device is unlocked, and the USB connection mode
on the device is set to Transfer files (MTP).
3
Open Xperia™ Companion, if it is not automatically launched.
4
Make sure 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
are using the USB cable that came with your device and 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:
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Update or repair your device's software.
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Transfer your content from an old device using Xperia™ Transfer.
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Back up and restore content on your computer.
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Sync multimedia content—photos, videos, music, and playlists—between your device
and computer.
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Browse files on your device.
To use Xperia™ Companion, you need an internet-connected computer running one of
the following operating systems:
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Microsoft
Windows
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Mac OS
X 10.11 or later
Learn more and download Xperia™ Companion for Windows at
http://support.sonymobile.com/tools/xperia-companion/ or Xperia™ Companion for Mac
at http://support.sonymobile.com/tools/xperia-companion-mac/.
Managing Files Using a Computer
Use a USB cable connection between a Windows
and manage your files.
Once the two devices are connected, you can choose if you want to charge your device,
transfer files, use it as a power supply, or use it for MIDI input. Your computer will detect
your device when you select the Transfer files (MTP) connection mode. The default
connection mode is set to Charging only.
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.
USB Connection Mode
You can use the Transfer files (MTP) connection mode for managing files and updating
device software. This USB mode is used with Microsoft
Charging is enabled by default.
Using the MIDI mode, your device can function as a MIDI input for musical instrument
apps.
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