User's Manual

Updating your phone
Update your phone to the most recent software version to get optimal performance
and the latest enhancements.
You can use the Update center application on your phone 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
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network connection. Just make sure you back up and save all
data stored on your phone 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 phone wirelessly
Use the Update center application to update your phone wirelessly. You can
download software updates manually, or you can allow Update service to update
your phone 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 Centre.
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
phone to restart, then install the update manually. Also, You may incur data connection
charges when downloading updates over 3G/mobile networks.
To activate automatic software updates using the Update Center application
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Update Centre.
3
Press , then tap Settings.
4
Mark the Allow automatic updates checkbox, then tap OK. Updates are now
downloaded automatically as soon as they become available.
You may incur data connection charges when downloading updates over 3G/mobile networks.
To install system updates
1
From your Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap Update Centre.
3
Select a system update you want to install, then tap Install.
Updating your phone 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 phone,
or you can download the application directly from www.sonymobile.com.
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