Installation instructions Open the DMG image and drag the Xperia Companion icon to the Applications folder. Launch Xperia Companion from the Applications folder.

What is Sony 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 use PC Companion?

Backup data

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

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.

Is Sony Xperia companion available for PC?

Sony Xperia Companion is available for both Windows and Mac users. Sony Xperia Companion Download Xperia Companionis a computer tool box software designed for Sony Xperia smartphones and tablets. You can easily update mobile OS to the latest version, transfer files, backup data and restore with Xperia PC companion.

What is PC Companion and how does it work?

PC Companion contains Xperia Transfer, a tool for moving content from an iPhone to your new Xperia device. PC Companion also offers device software updates, contacts and calendar management, and a backup and restore feature for your phone content (availability of applications depends on your phone and operator).

What is PCPC companion for Sony devices?

PC Companion is a complete collection of tools and applications you can use when you connect your Sony device to a computer.

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. From June 2020, we will end support for the “iCloud backup” function used for transferring data from iOS phones to Xperia smartphones released before 2018.