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, 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 device 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 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 Download, or tap
Update all to download all application updates.
Application updates launch automatically after download. With system updates, wait for your
device to restart, then install the update manually. 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 you want to install, then tap Install.
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 PC Companion.
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To download the PC Companion application from your device
1
Connect your device to a computer using a USB cable.
2
When prompted, follow the instructions in your device to launch the installation of
PC Companion on the computer.
PC Companion can also be downloaded from PC Companion.
To download software updates using a USB cable connection
1
Install the PC Companion application on the computer you are using, if it is not
already installed.
2
Connect your device to the computer using a USB cable.
3
Computer: Launch the PC Companion application. After a few moments, PC
Companion detects your device and searches for new software for it.
4
Device: When notifications appear in the status bar, follow the on-screen
instructions to carry out the relevant software updates.
To update your device using an Apple® Mac® computer
1
Install Sony™ 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 device to the Apple
®
Mac
®
computer.
3
Computer: Launch Sony™ Bridge for Mac application. After a few moments,
Sony™ Bridge for Mac application detects your device and searches for new
software for it.
4
Computer: If a new software update is detected, a popup window appears.
Follow the on-screen instructions to carry out the relevant software updates.
Sony™ Bridge for Mac application is downloadable from Bridge for mac.