How To Update Sony Xperia Z

How To Update Sony Xperia Z
How To Update Sony Xperia Z

Learn how to update your Sony Xperia Z. 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, then you can use either a mobile network or a Wi-Fi network connection. Just make sure you back up and save all data stored on your device before you update.

Note: 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.

How to update Sony Xperia Z 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.

How to download software updates manually from Update center

  • From your Home screen, tap Apps icon.
  • Find and tap Update Center.
  • Select the desired application or system update and tap Download, or tap Update all to download all application updates.

Note: Application updates launch automatically after download. With system updates, wait for your device to restart, and then install the update manually. You may incur data connection charges when downloading updates over 3G/mobile networks.

How to activate automatic software updates using the Update Center application

  • From your Home screen, tap Apps icon.
  • Find and tap Update Center.
  • Press Menu icon, then tap Settings.
  • Mark the Allow automatic downloads checkbox, then tap Agree. Updates are now downloaded automatically as soon as they become available.

Note: You may incur data connection charges when downloading updates over 3G/mobile networks.

How to install system updates

  • From your Home screen, tap Apps icon.
  • Find and tap Update Center.
  • Select a system update you want to install, and then tap Install.
Amarnath Natarajan

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