Support and maintenance
Updating your device
Update your device to the most recent software version to get optimal performance
and the latest enhancements. You can use the Update center application on your
device 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, you can use either a cellular network or a Wi-Fi
®
network
connection. Make sure you back up and save all data stored on your device before
you run an update.
New software releases may not be compatible with all devices. 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 cellular network depends on your operator.
Contact your network operator for more information.
Updating your device wirelessly
Use the Update center application to update your device wirelessly. You can
download software updates manually, or you can allow Update service to update your
device 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 , or tap to
download all application updates.
Application updates launch automatically after download. With system updates, install the
update manually after download. Your device will then restart automatically after the
installation is finished. You may incur data connection charges when downloading updates
over 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 downloads
checkbox, then tap
Agree
. Updates are
now downloaded automatically as soon as they become available.
You may incur data connection charges when downloading updates over mobile networks.
To install system updates
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap
Update Center
.
3
Select a system update that you want to install, then tap .
Updating your device using a USB cable connection
Some updates are not available for wireless download. Notifications appear in the
status bar to inform you of such updates. To download and run the updates, you need
a USB cable and a computer running the PC Companion application. You can install
PC Companion on the computer using installation files saved on your device, or you
can download the application directly from
www.sonymobile.com/support.
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