Sony ST26i/ST26a manual Support and maintenance, Updating your phone wirelessly

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Support and maintenance

Updating your phone

Update your phone to the most recent software version to get optimal performance and the latest enhancements.

You can use the Update center application on your phone 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 phone before you update.

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.

Updating your phone wirelessly

Use the Update center application to update your phone wirelessly. You can download software updates manually, or you can allow Update service to update your phone 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.

To download software updates manually from Update center

1From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Update Centre.

3Select the desired application or system update and tap Download, or tap Update all to download all application updates.

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

To activate automatic software updates from Update center

1From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Update Centre.

3Press , then tap Settings.

4Tap Allow automatic downloads and select whether to download updates via

3G and Wi-Fi®networks, or via Wi-Fi®networks only. Updates are now downloaded automatically as soon as they become available.

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

To install system updates

1From your Home screen, tap .

2Find and tap Update Centre.

3Select a system update you want to install, then tap Install.

Updating your phone using a USB cable connection

Some updates are not available for wireless download. Notifications appear in the status bar to inform you of such updates. To download and run the updates, you need a USB cable and a computer running the PC Companion application. You can install PC Companion on the computer using installation files saved on your phone, or you can download the application directly from PC Companion.

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Contents Xperia J Contents Contacts About Movies Using Movies Calendar Alarm clockImportant information 111 Xperia J User guide What is Android? Getting startedPhone overview Assembly To remove the batteryTo insert the memory card and the SIM card To remove the SIM cardTo remove the memory card To attach the battery coverTurning the phone on and off To turn on the phoneSetup guide Accounts and servicesScreen lock Facebook account Google accountMicrosoft Exchange ActiveSync account SyncML accountCharging the battery Using the keysBattery Getting to know your phoneTo check the battery level Battery LED statusImproving battery performance To access the battery usage menuUsing the touchscreen Reducing battery consumption with Power SaverMarking options ZoomingScrolling To scroll Home screenSensors To flickWidgets Timescape Feed widgetRearranging your Home screen Timescape Friends widgetTimescape Share widget Changing the background of your Home screenAccessing and using applications Taking a screenshotApplication screen Application menu Opening and closing applicationsRecently used applications window Rearranging your Application screenTo open the Notification panel Status and notificationsChecking notifications and ongoing activities Drag the status bar downwardsPhone settings menu Setting your phone from the Notification panelUsing the on-screen keyboard Typing textOn-screen keyboard Using the Gesture input function to write words Application barTo change the Gesture input settings Using the PhonepadTo enter text using the Gesture input function PhonepadKeyboard and Phonepad settings Customising your phone Text input settingsAdjusting the volume Time and dateRingtone settings Screen settingsAirplane mode MemoryPhone language Memory card Using a headset with your phoneInternet and messaging settings Formatting the memory cardControlling data usage Mobile network settings To turn off all data traffic Turning off data trafficData roaming To activate data roamingDownloading from Google Play Google PlayGetting started with Google Play Before you download applicationsInstalling applications not from Google Play Clearing your application dataPermissions Calling Emergency callsCall handling Voicemail Recent callsMultiple calls Conference callsRejecting a call with a message Call settingsBarring calls Forwarding callsFixed Dialling Numbers To enable or disable fixed diallingTo access the list of accepted call recipients To show or hide your phone numberAbout Contacts Transferring contacts using a PCContacts Transferring contacts to your new deviceTransferring contacts using synchronisation accounts Using the PC Companion program to transfer contactsTransferring contacts using an Apple Mac computer Transferring contacts from a SIM cardManaging your contacts Receiving contacts from other devicesAvoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application FavouritesGroups Communicating with your contactsSharing your contacts Quick contact menuTo export all contacts to a memory card Backing up contactsTo send several contacts at once To export contacts to a SIM cardUsing text and multimedia messaging MessagingText and multimedia message options Google TalkTo start Google Talk From your Home screen, tap Find and tap TalkTo reply to an instant message with Talk To set an email account as your default account Using email accountsTo set up an email account in your phone Getting started with EmailUsing email Gmail and other Google servicesTo view an email message attachment To receive email messagesTo read your email messages To save a senders email address to your contactsTo mark a read email as unread To forward an email messageTo delete an email message To star an emailTo change the inbox check frequency Copying media files to your memory card Music playerAbout Music Music player overviewUsing the music player Discovering related audio content Using My music to organise your tracksOverview of My music Categorising your music using SensMe channels Playing music in random orderPlaylists Music player widgetProtecting your hearing Identifying music using TrackID technologyUsing TrackID technology results TrackID technologyPlayNow service About the PlayNow serviceBefore you download content Moving between radio channels FM radioAbout the FM radio FM radio overviewIdentifying radio tracks using TrackID Using your favourite radio channelsSound settings Switching between the speaker and the handsfreeAbout the camera Tips on using the cameraCamera Camera controls overviewTaking photos with the still camera Adding the geographical position to your photosExposure value Still camera settingsStill camera settings overview Scenes White balanceGeotagging Self-timerRecording videos Capturing methodVideo camera settings Video camera settings overview ScenesMicrophone Shutter soundSelect the method you use to record a video Viewing photos and videos saved in the phone AlbumViewing photos and videos in Album Album tab overviewTo view photos and videos in grid view To view photos and videos in list viewWorking with photos in Album Working with videos in Album Viewing your photos on a map To enable location detectionTo add a geotag when viewing the map in Album Overview of Maps tabViewing your online albums Overview of Online tabTo recommend a photo or video on Facebook Using Movies MoviesAbout Movies Browsing the web Web browserAbout the web browser Navigating web pagesManaging bookmarks To edit a bookmark To bookmark a webTo open a bookmark To add a bookmarked web page to your Home screenManaging text and images Multiple windowsBrowser settings Downloading from the webAuto-fitting web pages Auto-filling text Plug-in settingsTo enable plug-ins on demand To create text for auto-fillingConnecting to wireless networks Wi-FiConnectivity Wi-Fi sleep policy Advanced Wi-Fi settingsWi-Fi network status Sharing your phone’s mobile data connectionBluetooth wireless technology To share your phone’s data connection using a USB cableTo rename or secure your portable hotspot To connect your phone to another Bluetooth device Pairing with another Bluetooth deviceTo pair your phone with another Bluetooth device Naming your phoneConnecting your phone to a computer Sending and receiving items using Bluetooth technologyTransferring and handling content using a USB cable Transferring files using Media transfer mode via Wi-FiTo connect paired devices wirelessly in Media transfer mode Media Go Scanning barcodes with the NeoReader applicationPC Companion About scanning with the NeoReader applicationFrom the Home screen, tap Find and tap NeoReader NeoReader application menu overviewTo start the NeoReader application To scan a barcodeSynchronising data on your phone About synchronising data on your phoneSynchronising with Google Synchronising with Facebook To edit the setup of corporate email, calendar and contactsSynchronising your corporate email, calendar and contacts To set a synchronisation interval for a corporate accountTo set up a SyncML account in your phone Synchronising using SyncMLTo set up a Facebook integration account on your phone To remove a Facebook integration account from your phoneTo set a synchronisation interval To remove a SyncML account from your phoneMaps and locations About location servicesUsing GPS Google MapsUsing Google Maps to get directions Using the Navigation applicationViewing your friends’ locations with Google Latitude About the alarm clock Calendar and alarm clockAlarm clock CalendarTo deactivate an alarm To set a new alarmTo edit an existing alarm To activate an existing alarmTo set alarms to sound when the phone is in silent mode To set the title for an alarmTo activate the vibrate function for an alarm To snooze an alarm when it soundsUpdating your phone using a USB cable connection Support and maintenanceUpdating your phone wirelessly Updating your phoneLocking and protecting your phone Imei numberSetting a screen lock SIM card protectionFinding your device Recycling your phone To access the Help applicationHelp application 106Phone settings overview Reference107 Status and notification icons overview Status icons108 Application overview Notification icons109 110 Important information leaflet Limitations to services and featuresImportant information Legal information

ST26i/ST26a specifications

The Sony ST26i, also known as the Sony Xperia J, is a smartphone that was released in the latter part of 2012. It was part of Sony’s Xperia series and aimed at more budget-conscious consumers while still providing core features found in higher-end models at that time.

One of the standout features of the Xperia J is its design. The device includes a sleek and stylish exterior with a 4-inch TFT touchscreen display, boasting a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels. This display provides vibrant colors and decent viewing angles, making it suitable for casual browsing, social media, and video consumption.

The Xperia J is powered by a 1GHz single-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 processor, which was complemented by 512MB of RAM. While the hardware may seem modest by today’s standards, it was optimized to run the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich operating system. Additionally, the device was upgradable to Android Jelly Bean, offering users access to improved performance and features.

In terms of storage, the Xperia J comes with 4GB of internal storage, which can be expanded via microSD cards up to 32GB. This allows users to store a variety of apps, photos, and videos without hassle. The device also features a 5-megapixel rear camera with LED flash, capable of recording video in 720p HD. Although it lacks a dedicated front-facing camera, the Xperia J still competes well in its category for casual photography.

Connectivity options for the Xperia J are comprehensive, including 3G, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, and GPS functionality. The phone also packs a decent 1750 mAh battery, providing a day’s worth of usage under moderate to heavy use.

Other notable technologies incorporated in the Xperia J include Walkman features for music playback, which were popular in Sony devices, and the inclusion of Timescape UI, enhancing the user experience by aggregating social media updates.

Overall, the Sony ST26i/ST26a Xperia J offers a balance of design, performance, and essential smartphone features, making it a worthy option for those seeking an affordable device that doesn't compromise on quality. Its combination of user-friendly technology and classic Sony design helps it stand out, appealing to a wide audience looking for an entry-level smartphone experience.
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