Updating your phone
Update your phone to the most recent software version to get optimal performance and the latest enhancements. Use the Update center application to download updates directly to your phone. You can run updates automatically or manually over both 2G and 3G
connections, or over a
You can also use the PC Companion application on a computer to run updates. Just connect your phone to the computer with a USB cable, and the PC Companion application guides you through the rest.
You may incur data connection charges when you connect to the Internet with your phone. Contact your network operator for more information.
Updating your phone wirelessly
To download software updates manually
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Update center.
3Select your desired application or system update option and follow the
To activate automatic software updates
1From your Home screen, tap .
2Find and tap Update center.
3Press , then tap Settings.
4Check the Automatic update checkbox.
Once the Automatic update function is set, a notification appears in the status bar to inform you about application or system updates.
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. You need to use the PC Companion application on a computer to start this kind of software update. And you need to connect your phone to the computer with a USB cable. PC Companion can also be downloaded from www.sonyericsson.com.
To download the PC Companion application from your phone
1Connect your phone to a computer using a USB cable.
2When prompted, follow the instructions in the phone to launch the installation of PC Companion on the computer.
PC Companion can also be downloaded from www.sonyericsson.com/support.
To download software updates using a USB cable connection
1Make sure you have PC Companion installed on your computer.
2Connect your phone to a computer using a USB cable.
3Computer: Launch the PC Companion application. After a few moments, the phone is detected by PC Companion and PC Companion searches for new phone software.
4When notifications appear in the status bar, follow the
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