Updating your device
You should update the software on your device to get the latest functionality,
enhancements, and bug fixes in order to ensure optimal performance. When a software
update is available, appears in the status bar. You can also check for new updates
manually.
The easiest way to install a software update is to do it wirelessly from your device.
However, some updates are not available for wireless download. You then need to use
the PC Companion application on a PC or the Sony Bridge for Mac application on an
Apple
®
Mac
®
computer to update your device.
For more information about software updates, go to
http://www.sonymobile.com/global-
en/software/.
To check for new software
1
From your Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap
Update Center.
3
To check that you have the latest system software installed, tap
System. To
check for updates to applications installed on your device, tap
Updates.
Updating your device wirelessly
Use the Update Center application to update your device wirelessly. It handles both
application updates and system updates and can also facilitate the download of new
applications developed for your device. The updates that you can download over a
cellular network depend on your operator. It is recommended to use a Wi-Fi® network
instead of a cellular network to download new software so that you can avoid data traffic
costs.
To download and install a system update
1
From your Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap
Update Center > System.
3
Select the desired system update, then tap .
4
When the download is finished, tap and follow the on-screen instructions to
complete the installation.
To download and install application updates
1
From your Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap
Update Center > System.
3
To download a particular application update, select the update, then tap . To
download all available application updates, tap . Updates install automatically
after download.
Updating your device using a computer
You can download and install software updates on your device using a computer with an
Internet connection. You need a USB cable and a PC running the PC Companion
application or an Apple
®
Mac
®
computer running the Sony Bridge for Mac application.
If you don’t have the PC Companion or the Sony Bridge for Mac application installed on the
relevant computer, connect your device to the computer using a USB cable and follow the on-
screen installation instructions.
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To update your device using a computer
1
Be sure to have the PC Companion application installed on your PC or the Sony
Bridge for Mac application installed on your Apple
®
Mac
®
computer.
2
Using a USB cable, connect your device to the computer.
3
Computer: Launch the PC Companion application or the Sony Bridge for Mac
application. After a few moments, the computer detects your device and searches
for new software.
4
Computer: If a new software update is detected, a popup window appears.
Follow the on-screen instructions to run the relevant software updates.