How do I fix software on my Sony Xperia companion?

Perform a software repair

Download and install the Xperia Companion application on your computer.
Turn off your Xperia device then connect it to your computer using a USB cable.
On the Xperia Companion application, under Manage your Xperia, click Software repair.

What is Sony PC Companion?

Xperia Companion is a programme for your PC to help manage your Sony Xperia device. This is particularly useful when you want to: Fix a smartphone that does not turn on. Perform a software update. Backup and restore data.

How do I install Xperia Companion on Windows 7?

This shows you how to install the Sony Xperia Companion on a PC, which updates and repairs the device software….Download the Sony Xperia Companion software.

Click “Download Xperia Companion”.
Save the download to your desktop.
Double-click the download installer (located on the computer desktop).

How do I transfer files from Sony Xperia to PC?

Transferring Pictures and Videos to your PC

Attach the USB cable to the phone and to a free USB port on your PC.
Tap Transfer Files.
On your PC, select your device.
Select Open device to view files.
Open the DCIM folder.
Open the Camera folder.
Select the photos and videos you wish to transfer to your PC.

How do I use Sony Xperia companion?

Backup data

Open the PC Companion and connect your device to the computer.
Scroll to and click Start underneath Backup & Restore.
Click Backup.
Check the desired content to back up and click Next.
Wait while the Sony PC Companion retrieves the phone file system information.
Enter a backup name and click Next.

How can I update my Sony Xperia Software?

Select Apps

Select Apps.
Select Settings.
Scroll to and select About phone.
Select Software update.
Select System.
Select Refresh. If your phone is not up to date, follow the instructions on the screen.

What does Xperia companion do?

Xperia Companion is a free mobile phone manager for Xperia devices that lets you backup data, fix phones, transfer information, and update software.

How do I download Sony PC Companion?

Installation instructions

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

Why won’t my Sony Xperia connect to my PC?

Try using another USB port on your computer and make sure that the device is connected directly to that USB port. Try using a different USB cable to make sure that the cable isn’t damaged. If you are using a Mac, make sure that Xperia Companion for Mac OS is installed on your computer.