Sony Xperia XZ - Maintenance Using a Computer

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Maintenance Using a Computer

Xperia™ Companion

Xperia™ Companion is a software service which provides a collection of tools and

applications you can use when you connect your device to a computer. With Xperia™

Companion, you can:

Update or repair your device’s software.

Transfer your content from an old device using Xperia™ Transfer.

Back up and restore content on your computer.

Sync multimedia content—photos, videos, music, and playlists—between your device

and computer.

Browse files on your device.
To use Xperia™ Companion, you need an internet-connected computer running one of

the following operating systems:

Microsoft

®

Windows

®

7 or later

Mac OS

®

X 10.11 or later

Learn more and download Xperia™ Companion for Windows at

http://support.sonymobile.com/tools/xperia-companion/ or Xperia™ Companion for Mac

at http://support.sonymobile.com/tools/xperia-companion-mac/.

Managing Files Using a Computer

Use a USB Type-C™ cable connection between a Windows

®

computer and your device

to transfer and manage your files.
Once the two devices are connected, you can choose if you want to charge your device,

transfer files, use it as a power supply, or use it for MIDI input. Your computer will detect

your device when you select the

Transfer files connection mode. The default connection

mode is set to

Charge this device.

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With Xperia™ Companion you can access the file system of your device. If you do not

have Xperia™ Companion installed, you are requested to install it when you connect your

device to the computer.

Always use a USB cable intended for your specific Xperia™ model and make sure it is

completely dry.

USB Connection Mode

You can use the

Transfer files connection mode for managing files and updating device

software. This USB mode is used with Microsoft

®

Windows

®

computers. Charging is

enabled by default.
You can also use your device as a

Supply power, and charge the other connected

device. Make sure the other device supports USB charging.
Using the

Use device as MIDI mode, your device can function as a MIDI input for

musical instrument apps.

To Change USB Connection Mode

1

Attach a USB Type-C™ connector to your device.

2

Drag down the status bar, and then tap

Charge this device.

3

Tap

Transfer files, Supply power, or Use device as MIDI to enable the desired

mode.