Updating your phone
Update your phone to the most recent software version to get optimal performance and
the latest enhancements.
You can use the Update center application on your phone to run a wireless update, or
you can use the PC Companion application on a computer to run an update using a
USB cable connection. If you update wirelessly, then you can use either a mobile
network or a Wi-Fi
®
network connection. Just make sure you back up and save all data
stored on your phone before you update.
When you run an update using the Update center application, a data connection is established
and related charges may be incurred. Also, the availability of updates over a mobile network
depends on your operator. Contact your network operator for more information.
Updating your phone wirelessly
Use the Update center application to update your phone wirelessly. You can download
software updates manually, or you can allow Update service to update your phone
automatically whenever downloads become available. When the automatic update
feature is activated, a notification appears in the status bar every time an update
becomes available.
To download software updates manually from Update center
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap
Update Center
.
3
Select the desired application or system update and tap
Download
, or tap
Update all
to download all application updates.
Application updates launch automatically after download. With system updates, wait for your
phone to restart, then install the update manually. Also, you may incur data connection
charges when downloading updates over 3G/mobile networks.
To activate automatic software updates using the Update Center application
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap
Update Center
.
3
Press , then tap
Settings
.
4
Mark the
Allow automatic update:
checkbox, then tap
OK
. Updates are now
downloaded automatically as soon as they become available.
You may incur data connection charges when downloading updates over 3G/mobile networks.
To install system updates
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap
Update Center
.
3
Select a system update you want to install, then tap
Install
.
To update your phone using an Apple® Mac® computer
1
Install the Bridge for Mac application on the Apple
®
Mac
®
computer you are
using, if it is not already installed.
2
Using a USB cable, connect your phone to the Apple
®
Mac
®
computer.
3
Computer
: Launch the Bridge for Mac application. After a few moments, Bridge
for Mac detects your phone and searches for new phone software.
4
Computer
: If a new phone software update is detected, a popup window
appears. Follow the on-screen instructions to carry out the relevant software
updates.
The Bridge for Mac application is downloadable from
www.sonymobile.com
.
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