Sony Xperia SP - Updating your device

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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

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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 the

PC Companion software page

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To launch the download of PC Companion using 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.

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

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Mac

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computer

1

Install the Sony™ Bridge for Mac application on the Apple

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Mac

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computer that

you are using, if it is not already installed.

2

Using a USB cable, connect your device to the Apple

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Mac

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computer.

3

Computer

: Launch the Sony™ Bridge for Mac application. After a few

moments, the 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 run the relevant software updates.

The Sony™ Bridge for Mac application is downloadable from the

Bridge for Mac software page

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