Getting started
About this User guide
This is the
Xperia™ L
User guide for the
Android™ 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
software version.
If you're not sure which software version your device is running, you can check it via
the Settings menu. For more information about software updates, see
Updating your
device
.
To check the current software version of your device
1
Drag the status bar downwards, then tap
Settings
.
2
Tap
About phone
>
Android version
.
What is Android™?
Your Xperia smartphone from Sony runs on the Android platform. Android phones
can perform many of the same functions as a computer and you can customise them
to your own needs. For example, you can add and delete applications, or enhance
existing applications to improve functionality. On Google Play™ you can download a
range of applications and games from a constantly growing collection. You can also
integrate applications on your Android™ phone with other applications and with
online services that you use. For example, you can back up your phone contacts,
access your different email accounts and calendars from one place, keep track of
your appointments, and engage in social networking.
Android™ phones are constantly evolving. When a new software version is available
and your phone supports this new software, you can update your phone to get new
features and the latest improvements.
Your Android™ phone is pre-loaded with Google™ services. To get the most out of the
provided Google™ services, you should have a Google™ account and sign in to it when you
first start your phone. You also need to have Internet access to use many of the features in
Android™.
New software releases may not be compatible with all phones.
Phone overview
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