What is Xperia companion app?

Xperia Companion is a free mobile phone manager for Xperia devices that lets you backup data, fix phones, transfer information, and update software. The platform offers a single hub to conveniently manage the Xperia smartphone.

How do I update my Sony Xperia Z?

Select Apps

1. Select Apps.
2. Select Settings.
3. Scroll to and select About phone.
4. Select Software update.
5. If your phone is up to date, you will see the following screen.
6. If your phone is not up to date, select DOWNLOAD. Follow the instructions on the screen.

What is Xperia Home app?

Sony Xperia Home is a custom launcher that comes pre-installed on Sony smartphones and tablets. It’s been in development for years, and it supports Sony devices running Lollipop, Marshmallow, Nougat, and now Oreo.

How do I use my Sony companion?

To back up content using Xperia Companion

1. Open the Xperia Companion and connect your smartphone to your computer.
2. Click Backup.
3. Check the desired content to back up and click Next.
4. Wait while the Sony Xperia Companion retrieves the smartphone file system information.
5. Enter a backup name and click Next.

How do I install Xperia companion?

Installation instructions

1. Download the DMG image to a temporary folder on your Mac.
2. Open the DMG image and drag the Xperia Companion icon to the Applications folder.
3. Launch Xperia Companion from the Applications folder.

What is the Xperia companion app?

Xperia Companion offers an easy way to install new software updates, but also to perform a software repair – a quick and easy way to solve any performance issues. On Xperia smartphones released from 2019 onwards, you cannot use Xperia Companion to restore your content.

Can I transfer data from iOS devices to Xperia devices?

In June 2020, we ended support for the “iCloud backup” function used for transferring data from iOS phones to Xperia smartphones released in 2018 and before. You can still use “iTunes backup” to transfer data from iOS phones to Xperia smartphones released in 2018 and before.

Can I use Xperia companion to backup and restore my content?

On Xperia smartphones released from 2019 onwards, you cannot use Xperia Companion to restore your content. Please use Google Drive to back up and restore your content. In June 2020, we ended support for the “iCloud backup” function used for transferring data from iOS phones to Xperia smartphones released in 2018 and before.