Sony Xperia E4g - Updating your device

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Updating your device

You should update the software on your device to get the latest functionality,

enhancements and bug fixes in order to ensure optimal performance. When a software

update is available, appears in the status bar. You can also check for new updates

manually.
The easiest way to install a software update is to do it wirelessly from your device.

However, some updates are not available for wireless download. You then need to use
the Xperia™ Companion software on a PC or on an Apple

®

Mac

®

computer to update

your device.
For more information about software updates, go to

www.sonymobile.com/update

.

Insufficient remaining storage capacity may prevent updates. Ensure you have sufficient

storage capacity before attempting to update.

To check for new software

1

From your Home screen, tap .

2

Find and tap

Update Center.

Updating your device wirelessly

Use the Update Center application to update your device wirelessly. It handles both

application updates and system updates and can also facilitate the download of new

applications developed for your device. The updates that you can download over a

mobile network depend on your operator. It is recommended to use a Wi-Fi® network

instead of a mobile network to download new software so that you can avoid data traffic

costs.

To download and install a system update

1

From your Home screen, tap .

2

Find and tap

Update Center.

3

Select the desired system update, then tap

Download.

4

When the download is finished, tap

Install and follow the on-screen instructions to

complete the installation.

To download and install an application update

1

From your Home screen, tap .

2

Find and tap

Update Center.

3

Select the desired application update, then tap

Update. The update installs

automatically after download.

To install a new application

1

From your Home screen, tap .

2

Find and tap

Update Center.

3

Select the desired application, then tap

Install. The application installs

automatically after download.

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To download and install a system update from the Notifications panel

1

Drag the status bar downwards to open the Notifications panel.

2

Scroll down and select the desired system update, then tap

Download.

3

When the download is finished, tap

Install and follow the on-screen instructions to

complete the installation.

To download and install an application update from the Notifications panel

1

Drag the status bar downwards to open the Notifications panel.

2

Scroll down and select the desired application update, then tap

Update. The

update installs automatically after download.

To install a new application from the Notifications panel

1

Drag the status bar downwards to open the Notifications panel.

2

Scroll down and select the desired application, then tap

Install. The new

application installs automatically after download.

Updating your device using a computer

You can download and install software updates on your device using a computer with an
Internet connection. You need a USB cable and a PC or an Apple

®

Mac

®

computer

running the Xperia™ Companion software.

If you don’t have the Xperia™ Companion software installed on the relevant computer,

connect your device to the computer using a USB cable and follow the on-screen installation

instructions.

To update your device using a computer

1

Make sure you have the Xperia™ Companion software installed on your PC or
Apple

®

Mac

®

computer.

2

Using a USB cable, connect your device to the computer.

3

Computer: Launch the Xperia™ Companion software. After a few moments, the

computer detects your device and searches for new software.

4

Computer: If a new software update is detected, a popup window appears.

Follow the on-screen instructions to run the relevant software updates.

When you connect the device to the computer via a USB cable, you are prompted to install the

software, or cancel, unless you have previously selected

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