Backing up and restoring content
Generally, you should not save photos, videos and other personal content solely on the
internal memory of your device. If something should happen with the hardware, or if your
device is lost or stolen, the data stored on its internal memory is gone forever. It is
recommended to use the Xperia™ Companion software to make backups which save
your data safely to a computer, that is, an external device. This method is especially
recommended if you are updating your device software to a newer Android version.
Using the Backup & Restore application, you can make a quick online backup of basic
settings and data with your Google™ account. You can also use this application to back
up data locally, for example, to the SD card in your device or to an external USB storage
device.
It is very important that you remember the password that you set when you make a data
backup. If you forget the password, it may not be possible to restore important data such as
contacts and messages.
Backing up data to a computer
Use the Xperia™ Companion software to back up data from your device to a PC or an
Apple
®
Mac
®
computer. These backup applications let you back up the following types
of data:
•
Contacts and call logs
•
Messages
•
Calendar
•
Settings
•
Media files such as music and videos
•
Photos and images
To back up your data using a computer
1
Make sure that the Xperia™ Companion software is installed on the PC or Apple
®
Mac
®
computer.
2
Connect your device to the computer using a USB cable.
3
Computer: Open the Xperia™ Companion software. After a few moments, the
computer detects your device.
4
Select
Backup on the main screen.
5
Follow the on-screen instructions to back up data from your device.
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To restore your data using a computer
1
Make sure that the Xperia™ Companion software is installed on the PC or on the
Apple
®
Mac
®
computer.
2
Connect your device to the computer using a USB cable.
3
Computer: Open the Xperia™ Companion software.
4
Click
Restore.
5
Select a backup file from the backup records, then tap
Restore and follow the on-
screen instructions to restore data to your device.
Backing up data with the Backup & Restore application
Depending on the version of the Backup & Restore application that’s installed on your device,
you may not be able to back up and restore data between different Android versions, for
example, when updating from Android version 4.3 to version 4.4. However, if you are running
version 2.0 (or later) of the Backup & Restore application, you can restore your data between
such updates. You can check the version of the Backup & Restore application under
Settings
>
Apps > All > Backup & restore.
Using the Backup & Restore application, you can back up data manually or turn on the
automatic backup function to save data periodically.
The Backup & Restore application is recommended for backing up data before you do a
factory data reset. With this application you can back up the following types of data to an
SD card in your device:
•
Bookmarks
•
Call logs
•
Contacts
•
Conversations
•
Calendar data
To set up the automatic backup function
1
If you are backing up to an SD card, make sure the SD card is properly inserted in
your device.
2
From your Homescreen, tap .
3
Find and tap
Backup & Restore.
4
To enable the automatic backup function, drag the slider to the right.
5
To select a backup frequency, tap , then select the desired backup frequency.
6
To select where to save backup files, tap > .
7
To select the types of data to back up, mark the relevant checkboxes.
8
To save your settings, tap .
To back up content manually
1
If you are backing up to an SD card, make sure the SD card is properly inserted in
your device.
2
From your Homescreen, tap .
3
Find and tap
Backup & Restore.
4
Tap
Manual backup, then select a backup destination and the data types that you
want to back up.
5
Tap
Continue.
6
After the data is backed up, tap
Finish.
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To restore backed-up content
1
If you are restoring content from an SD card, make sure the SD card is properly
inserted in your device.
2
From your Homescreen, tap .
3
Find and tap
Backup & Restore.
4
Tap
Restore data now, then select a restore source and the data types that you
want to restore.
5
Tap
Continue.
6
After the content is restored, tap
Finish.
Remember that any changes that you make to your data and settings after you create a
backup, including any applications you download, get deleted during a restore procedure.