User guide Xperia™ Z2 Tablet SGP521
Contents Getting started............................................................................... 7 About This User Guide........................................................................ 7 Overview............................................................................................. 7 Assembly............................................................................................ 8 Screen Protection.............................................................................
Internet and MMS Settings ...............................................................43 Wi-Fi................................................................................................. 44 Sharing your mobile data connection................................................ 46 Tethering with Xperia Link™.............................................................. 47 Controlling Data Usage..................................................................... 48 Selecting mobile networks..............
Contacts.......................................................................................76 Transferring contacts.........................................................................76 Searching and viewing contacts........................................................ 77 Adding and editing contacts..............................................................78 Favorites and groups.........................................................................79 Sending contact information............
Sharing and Managing Photos and Videos......................................108 Editing photos with the Photo editor application..............................109 Editing videos with the Video editor application............................... 110 Hiding photos and videos................................................................110 Album homescreen menu............................................................... 111 Viewing your photos on a map........................................................
Running diagnostic tests on your device......................................... 137 Restarting, Resetting, and Repairing............................................... 138 Help us improve our software..........................................................139 Warranty, SAR, and Usage Guidelines.............................................139 Recycling Your Device.....................................................................139 Legal information......................................................
Getting started About This User Guide This is the Xperia™ Z2 Tablet User Guide for the Android™ 6.0 software version. If you're not sure which software version your device is running, you can check it in the Settings menu. System and application updates can present the features in your device in another way than described in this User Guide. The Android™ version might not be affected in an update. For more information about software updates, see Updating your device on the 35 page.
Microphone 9 Infrared sensor 10 Charger/USB port cover 11 Memory card/Micro SIM card slot cover 12 Wi-Fi/GPS/Bluetooth antenna area 13 Main camera 14 NFC™ detection area 15 Headset jack 16 Charging dock connector Assembly A protective plastic sheet is attached to the screen. You should peel off this sheet before using the touchscreen. Otherwise, the touchscreen might not function properly.
1 2 3 4 5 Insert a fingernail into the gap between the micro SIM card slot cover and the device, and then detach the cover. Using a fingernail, pull out the micro SIM card holder. With the gold-colored contacts on the micro SIM card facing up, place the micro SIM card in the holder. Insert the micro SIM card holder back into the device. Re-attach the micro SIM card slot cover.
To Remove the Memory Card 1 2 3 4 Turn off the device and detach the memory card slot cover. Push the memory card inward, and then release it immediately. Draw the memory card fully outward and remove it. Re-attach the cover. You can also remove the memory card without turning the device off as described in step 1. To use this method, you must first unmount the memory card. Tap Settings > Storage, then tap beside SD card, and then follow the rest of the instructions above.
application, which gives you access to the Google Play™ online store for downloading Android™ applications. To get the most out of these services, you need a Google™ account. For example, a Google™ account is mandatory if you want to: • • • • • • Download and install applications from Google Play™. Synchronize email, contacts and the calendar using Gmail™. Chat with friends using the Hangouts™ application. Synchronize your browsing history and bookmarks using the Google Chrome™ web browser.
Device security Making Sure your Device is Protected You can prevent other people from using your device without your permission. For example, if your device is lost, stolen, or wiped, only someone with your Google™ account or screen lock information can use the device. To make sure your device is protected, it is important that you set a secure screen lock and add your Google™ account to your device. It is crucial that you remember both your screen lock information and your Google™ account credentials.
– enter an alpha-numeric password to unlock your device. It is very important that you remember your screen unlock pattern, PIN or password. If you forget this information, it may not be possible to restore important data such as contacts and messages. To Create a Screen Lock Pattern 1 2 3 From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Security > Screen lock > Pattern. Follow the instructions on your device.
To Reset the Screen Lock using Protection by my Xperia 1 2 3 4 5 6 Make sure you know your Google™ account username and password and that you have enabled the Protection by my Xperia service on your device. Go to myxperia.sonymobile.com using any internet-connected device. Sign in using the same Google™ account you have set up on your device. Click the picture of your device under Your devices. Select Lock or Change PIN2 to replace the current screen lock with a new PIN code.
Connecting to trusted Bluetooth® devices You can designate a connected Bluetooth® device as a trusted device and keep your Xperia™ device unlocked while it’s connected to it. So if you have Bluetooth® devices that you connect to regularly, such as a car speaker or home entertainment system, a Bluetooth® watch or a fitness tracker, you can add them as trusted devices and bypass the added security of the lockscreen to save time.
To Add Your Home Location 1 2 3 4 Make sure location is turned on and you are using either the High accuracy or Battery saving Location mode setting. From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Security > Smart Lock > Trusted places > Home. Tap Turn on this location. To Edit Your Home Location 1 2 3 4 5 6 Make sure location mode is turned on and you are using either the High accuracy or Battery saving setting. From your Homescreen, tap .
To Remove a Custom Place 1 2 3 4 5 Make sure location mode is turned on and you are using either the High accuracy or Battery saving setting. From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Security > Smart Lock > Trusted places. Select the place you want to remove. Tap Delete. Keeping Your Device Unlocked while You’re Carrying It Using the On-body detection feature, you can have your device stay unlocked when you have it on you, for example, if you're carrying it in your hand, pocket, or bag.
To Set up a SIM Card Lock 1 2 3 4 From the Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Security > Set up SIM card lock. Drag the slider beside Lock SIM card to the On position. Enter the SIM card PIN and tap OK. The SIM card lock is now active and you will be prompted to enter this lock every time you restart the device. To Remove a SIM Card Lock 1 2 3 4 From the Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Security > Set up SIM card lock. Drag the slider beside Lock SIM card to the Off position.
Finding a lost device • • • • If you have a Google™ account, the my Xperia web service can help you locate and secure your device if you ever lose it. You can: Locate your device on a map. Sound an alert, even if the device is in silent mode. Remotely lock the device and make the device display your contact information to anyone who finds it. As a last resort, remotely clear the internal and external memory of the device. The my Xperia service may not be available in all countries/regions.
To Activate Android™ Device Manager 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 If you are using a device with multiple users, be sure you are logged in as the owner. Make sure you have an active data connection and that location services are enabled. From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Google > Security. Drag the sliders beside Remotely locate this device and Allow remote lock and erase to the On position. If prompted, agree to the terms and conditions by tapping Activate.
Learning the basics Using the touchscreen Tapping • • • Open or select an item. Mark or unmark a checkbox or option. Enter text using the on-screen keyboard. Touching and holding • • • Move an item. Activate an item-specific menu. Activate selection mode, for example, to select several items from a list. Pinching and spreading • Zoom in or out on web pages, photos, and maps, and when you’re taking photos or shooting videos. 21 This is an internet version of this publication.
Swiping • • • Scroll up or down a list. Scroll left or right, for example, between Homescreen panes. Swipe left or right to reveal more options. Flicking • Scroll quickly, for example, in a list or on a web page. You can stop the scrolling movement by tapping the screen. Locking and Unlocking the Screen When your device is on and left idle for a set period of time, the screen darkens to save battery power and locks automatically.
Home screen The Homescreen is the starting point for using your device. It's similar to the desktop on a computer screen. Your Home screen can have up to seven panes, which extend beyond the regular screen display width. The number of Home screen panes is represented by a series of dots at the lower part of the Home screen. The highlighted dot shows the pane that you are currently in. • To go to the Home screen Press .
To Adjust the Size of Icons on Your Homescreen 1 2 Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen, then tap Home Settings. Tap Icon size, then select an option. Application screen The Application screen, which you open from the Homescreen, contains the applications that come pre-installed on your device as well as applications that you download. To view all applications on the Application screen 1 2 From your Home screen, tap . Flick left or right on the Application screen.
1 Recently used applications window – Open a recently used application 2 Favorites bar – Use a shortcut to access applications or widgets 3 Recent apps key – Open the recently used applications window and the favorites bar 4 Home key – Exit an application and go back to the Homescreen 5 Back key – Go back to the previous screen within an application or close the application • To open the recently used applications window Press . • To Close All the Recently Used Applications .
Shortcuts and folders Use shortcuts and folders to manage your applications and keep your Home screen tidy. 1 Access an application using a shortcut 2 Access a folder containing applications To add an application shortcut to your Home screen 1 2 3 Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen. In the customization menu, tap Widgets > Apps. Scroll through the list of applications and select an application. The selected application gets added to the Homescreen.
To set a theme 1 2 3 Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen. Tap Themes. Select an option and follow the instructions in your device. When you change a theme, the background also changes in some applications. Taking a screenshot You can capture still images of any screen on your device as a screenshot. Screenshots you take are automatically saved in Album. To Take a Screenshot 1 2 Press and hold down the power key until a prompt window appears. Tap .
• To Take Action on a Notification from the Lockscreen Double-tap the notification. • To dismiss a notification from the lockscreen Place your finger on the notification and flick left or right. • To Expand a Notification on the Lockscreen Drag the notification downward. Not all notifications are expandable. Managing Notifications on the Lockscreen You can set up your device so that only selected notifications get displayed on your lockscreen.
When the notification light is disabled, it only lights up when there is a battery status warning, such as when the battery level falls below 15 percent. To Enable the Notification Light 1 2 3 From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification. Drag the slider beside Notification light to the right.
Vibrate mode An alarm is set GPS is activated Synchronization is ongoing Problem with sign-in or synchronization Depending on your service provider, network, and/or region, the functions or services represented by some icons in this list may not be available. To Manage Status Bar Icons 1 2 3 From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Display > System icons. Mark the checkboxes for the system icons that you want to appear in the status bar.
The device is connected to a computer via a USB cable Internal storage is 75% full. Tap to transfer data to the memory card Warning More (undisplayed) notifications Not all icons that may appear in your device are listed here. These icons are for reference purposes only, and changes may be made without notice. To block an application from sending notifications 1 2 3 4 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification> App notifications. Select an application.
Use the News & Weather application to read news and check the weather forecast. Use the Phone application to make phone calls by dialing the number manually or by using the smart dial function. Use the Settings application to customize your phone’s settings. Use the Hangouts™ application to chat with friends online. Use the TrackID™ application to identify music tracks you hear playing in your surroundings, and to get artist, album, and other info.
Battery and Maintenance Charging Your Device Always use an original Sony charger and USB cable intended for your specific Xperia™ model. Other chargers and cables may increase charging time, not charge at all, or may even damage your device. Make sure all USB ports and connectors are completely dry, before inserting the USB cable. A wall socket charger will charge your device faster than charging via your computer. You can still use your device while charging.
Power-saving features lower the priority for certain non-essential device functions, such as higher-grade image performance, network activities such as location services, app synchronization and background Wi-Fi scanning. If you do not want an application to be affected, you can exempt it in the Battery Optimization menu. Phone calls and SMS are not affected. System updates may change the power saving features available on your device.
To Make Specific Applications Exempt From Battery Optimization 1 2 3 4 5 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Battery. Tap and select Battery optimization. You will see a list of applications that are not optimized. To add or remove applications from this list, tap Apps and select or de-select an application from the list to edit its optimization settings. The list of applications that are not optimized will get updated according to your settings.
• • If you are using a device with multiple users, you must log in as the owner, that is, the primary user, to update the device. System and application updates can present the features on your device in another way than described in this User Guide. The Android™ version might not be affected after an update. For more information about software updates, go to http://support.sonymobile.com/ software/.
Maintenance Using a Computer Xperia™ Companion Xperia™ Companion is a software service which provides a collection of tools and applications you can use when you connect your device to a computer. With Xperia™ Companion, you can: • • • • • Update or repair your device’s software. Transfer your content from an old device using Xperia™ Transfer. Back up and restore content on your computer. Sync multimedia content—photos, videos, music, and playlists—between your device and computer.
• • volume, and language settings; emails; bookmarks; calendar events; photos; videos and music. You can use a removable memory card with a storage capacity of up to 128 GB to get more storage space. Media files and some apps, along with their associated data, can be moved to this type of memory to free up internal storage. Some apps, for example, the Camera app, can save data directly to a memory card. The dynamic memory (RAM) is about 3 GB and cannot be used for storage.
To move apps to the memory card 1 2 3 From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Apps. Select the app that you want to move, then tap Storage, then under Storage used tap Change > SD Card > Move. Some apps cannot be moved to the memory card. To stop applications and services from running 1 2 3 From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Apps. Select an application or service, then tap FORCE STOP > OK. To format the memory card 1 2 3 From your Homescreen, tap .
To Restore Your Data Using a Computer 1 2 3 4 Unlock the screen of your device and connect it to the computer using a USB cable. Open the Xperia™ Companion software on your computer if it is not automatically launched. After a few moments, the computer detects your device. Make sure to select Transfer files (MTP) mode on your device. Click on Restore on the Xperia™ Companion main screen.
To Back up Content Manually 1 2 3 4 5 6 If you are backing up content to a USB storage device, make sure the storage device is connected to your device using the USB Host adapter. If you are backing up to an SD card, make sure the SD card is properly inserted in your device. From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Backup & Restore. Tap Manual backup, then select a backup destination and the data types that you want to back up. Tap Backup. After the data is backed up, tap Finish.
Downloading applications Downloading Applications from Google Play™ Google Play™ is the official online Google store for downloading applications, games, music, movies, and books. It includes both free and paid applications. Before you start downloading from Google Play™, make sure you have a working internet connection, preferably over Wi-Fi to limit data traffic charges. To use Google Play™, you need to have a Google™ account. Google Play™ may not be available in all countries or regions.
Internet and networks Browsing the web The Google Chrome™ web browser for Android™ devices comes pre-installed in most markets. Go to http://support.google.com/chrome and click the "Chrome for Mobile" link to get more detailed information about how to use this web browser. To browse with Google Chrome™ 1 2 3 4 From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap . If you are using Google Chrome™ for the first time, select to either sign in to a Google™ account or browse with Google Chrome™ anonymously.
To View Downloaded internet and MMS Settings 1 2 3 4 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > More > Mobile networks. Tap Access Point Names. To view more details, tap any of the available items. Wi-Fi Use Wi-Fi to surf the internet, download applications, or send and receive emails. Once you connect to a Wi-Fi network, your device remembers the network and automatically connects to it the next time you come within range.
Increasing Wi-Fi Signal Strength • • • There are a number of things you can do to improve Wi-Fi reception: Move your device closer to the Wi-Fi access point. Move the Wi-Fi access point away from any potential obstructions or interference. Don’t cover the Wi-Fi antenna area of your device (the highlighted area in the illustration). Wi-Fi Settings When you are connected to a Wi-Fi network or when there are Wi-Fi networks available in your vicinity, you can view the status of these networks.
To Connect to a Wi-Fi Network Using a WPS Button 1 2 3 4 From the Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi. Turn on Wi-Fi if it is not already on. Tap , then tap Settings > WPS Push Button, then press the WPS button on the WPS-supported device. To Connect to a Wi-Fi Network Using a WPS PIN 1 2 3 4 5 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Wi-Fi. Turn on Wi-Fi if it is not already on. Tap > Settings > WPS PIN Entry.
To Use Your Device as a Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > More > Tethering & portable hotspot. Tap Portable hotspot settings > Configure Wi-Fi hotspot. Enter the Network name (SSID) information. To select a security type, tap the Security field. If required, enter a password. Tap Save. Tap , and drag the slider beside Portable hotspot to the right. If prompted, tap OK to confirm. appears in the status bar once the portable WiFi hotspot is active.
To Connect Your Tablet with an Xperia™ Device Using NFC 1 2 3 4 5 6 Make sure the NFC and the Android Beam functions are activated on both your Xperia™ devices and have an active internet connection. Tablet: From your Homescreen, tap > Xperia Link > Add device, then follow the instructions to complete the setup. Once the setup is complete, a QR Code™ appears on the screen. You can ignore this code. The other device: From your Homescreen, tap > Xperia Link > Add device.
To Check Your Data Usage 1 2 3 4 5 From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Data usage. Tap , and then tap Show Wi‑Fi. To view information about the amount of data transferred via Wi-Fi, tap the Wi-Fi tab. To view the information about the amount of data transferred via mobile data connection, tap the Mobile tab. Selecting mobile networks Your device automatically switches between mobile networks depending on which mobile networks are available where you are.
To connect to a virtual private network 1 2 3 4 5 From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > More > VPN. In the list of available networks, tap the VPN you want to connect to. Enter the required information. Tap Connect. To disconnect from a virtual private network 1 2 Drag the status bar downwards. Tap the notification for the VPN connection to turn it off. 50 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Synchronizing data on your device Synchronizing with Online Accounts Synchronize your device with contacts, email, calendar events, and other information from online accounts, for example, email accounts such as Gmail™ and Exchange ActiveSync, Facebook™, Flickr™, and Twitter™. You can synchronize data automatically for such accounts by activating the auto-sync function. Or you can synchronize each account manually. To Set Up an Online Account for Synchronization 1 2 3 From your Homescreen, tap .
To change the settings of an EAS account 1 2 3 From your Homescreen, tap . Tap Email, then tap . Tap Settings and select an EAS account, then change the settings of the EAS account as desired. To set a synchronisation interval for an EAS account 1 2 3 4 From your Homescreen, tap . Tap Email, then tap . Tap Settings and select an EAS account. Tap Check frequency > Check frequency and select an interval option. To Remove an EAS Account 1 2 3 4 From your Homescreen, tap > Settings > Accounts.
Basic settings Accessing settings View and change settings for your device from the Settings menu. The Settings menu is accessible from both the Application screen and the Quick settings panel. To open the device settings menu from the Application screen 1 2 From your Homescreen, tap Tap Settings. . To view information about your device 1 2 From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > About tablet.
To Adjust the Volume Levels 1 2 3 From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification. Drag the volume sliders to the desired positions. You can also press the volume key up or down and tap playback, or alarm volume levels separately. to adjust the ringtone, media To Set Your Device to Vibrate for Incoming Calls 1 2 3 From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification. Drag the slider beside Also vibrate for calls to the right.
To Schedule Do Not Disturb Mode Time Intervals 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Sound & notification > Do not disturb> Automatic rules. Select the time or event to schedule Do not disturb mode for, or add a new rule. Enter the desired name for the rule, and then tap OK Find and tap Days and mark the checkboxes for the relevant days, and then tap Done. To adjust the start time, tap Start time and select a value, and then tap OK.
Smart backlight control The smart backlight control keeps the screen on as long as the device is held in your hand. Once you put down the device, the screen turns off according to your sleep setting. To Turn on the Smart Backlight Control Function 1 2 3 From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Display > Smart backlight control. Drag the slider to the right. Screen Pinning Use screen pinning to set your device to display only the screen for a specific application.
To allow a permission 1 2 3 • To allow a permission, tap Allow. When the confirm dialog appears for the second time, you can choose the Never ask again option if you wish. A dialog will also explain why the app needs the permissions and what it uses them for specifically. To dismiss this dialog, tap OK. To deny a permission To deny a permission, tap Deny when the dialog is shown. Some applications can still be used even if you have denied permissions.
To manage app links from the Settings menu 1 2 3 4 5 From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Apps. Tap and find App links. Select the app for which you want to set the supported links. Set the App links property to Open in this app option. Resetting Your Applications You can reset an application or clear application data if your application stops responding or causes issues with your device. To Reset Application Preferences 1 2 3 From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Apps.
To Select Content for the Daydream Screen Saver 1 2 3 4 From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Display > Daydream. Drag the slider to the right. Select what you want to display when the screen saver is active. To Set when the Daydream Screen Saver Starts 1 2 3 4 5 From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Display > Daydream. Drag the slider to the right. To activate the Daydream screen saver immediately, tap , then tap Start now.
X-Reality™ for mobile Sony's X-Reality™ for mobile technology improves the viewing quality of photos and videos, giving you clearer, sharper, and more natural images. X-Reality™ for mobile is turned on by default, but you can turn it off if you want to reduce battery consumption. To turn on X-Reality™ for mobile 1 2 3 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Display >Image enhancement. Tap the X-Reality for mobile radio button if it is not already selected.
To Use a Noise-Canceling Headset 1 2 3 4 Connect the noise-canceling headset to your device. From your Homescreen, tap > Settings > Sound & notification > Accessory settings > Noise canceling, then drag the slider beside Noise canceling to the right. If you want Noise canceling to be enabled only during music or video playback or when the screen is active, drag the slider beside Power save mode to the right.
To Allow a Regular User to Make Phone Calls and Use SMS 1 2 3 4 Be sure you are logged in as the owner. From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Users. Tap beside the name of the relevant user, then drag the slider beside Turn on phone calls & SMS to the right. To Delete a Regular User Account from Your Device 1 2 3 4 Be sure you are logged in as the owner. From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Users.
Settings for Multiple User Accounts There are three different types of settings on devices with multiple users: • • • Settings that can be changed by any user and affect all users. Examples include language, Wi-Fi, Airplane mode, NFC, and Bluetooth®. Settings that only affect an individual user account. Examples include automatic data syncing, screen lock, various accounts added, and wallpaper. Settings that are only visible to the owner and affect all users, for example, VPN settings.
Typing text On-screen keyboard You can enter text with the on-screen QWERTY keyboard by tapping each letter individually, or you can use the Gesture input feature and slide your finger from letter to letter to form words. If you prefer to use a smaller and moveable version of the on-screen keyboard, you can activate the thumb keyboard or the mini keyboard instead. You can select up to three languages for text input.
To Change the Gesture Input Settings 1 2 3 When the on-screen keyboard is displayed, tap . Tap , then tap Keyboard settings. To activate or deactivate the Gesture input function, drag the slider beside Gesture input to the on or off position. To enter text using the Gesture input function 1 2 3 When the on-screen keyboard is displayed, slide your finger from letter to letter to trace the word that you want to write. After you finish entering a word, lift up your finger.
To edit text 1 2 • Enter some text, then double-tap the entered text to make the application bar appear. Select the text that you want to edit, then use the application bar to make your desired changes. To use the magnifier When you enter text, tap and hold on the text field to view the text magnified and to place the cursor where you want within the text field.
To Change the Use My Writing Style Settings 1 2 When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, tap . Tap , then tap Keyboard settings > Use my writing style and select an option. To Select a Keyboard Layout Variant Layout variants for the on-screen keyboard may not be available for all writing languages. You can select different keyboard layouts for each writing language. 1 2 3 4 5 When you enter text using the on-screen keyboard, tap . Tap , then tap Keyboard settings.
Calling Making calls You can make a call by manually dialing a phone number, by tapping a number saved in your contacts list, or by tapping the phone number in your call log view. You can also use the smart dial function to quickly find numbers from your contacts list and call logs by entering part of a contact number or name and selecting from the suggestions that appear. To make a video call, you can use the Hangouts™ instant messaging and video chat application on your device.
To Add a Direct Dial Number to Your Homescreen 1 2 3 4 Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen. In the customization menu, tap Widgets > Shortcuts. Scroll through the list of applications and select Direct dial. Select the contact and the number that you want to use as the direct dial number. Showing or hiding your phone number You can select to show or hide your phone number on call recipients' devices when you call them. To show or hide your phone number 1 2 From the Homescreen, tap .
To Record a Greeting Message for the Answering Machine 1 2 3 From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Call > Xperia™ Answering Machine > Greetings. Tap Record new greeting and follow the on-screen instructions. To Enable Automatic Answering 1 2 3 From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Call > Xperia™ Answering Machine. Drag the slider beside Answering Machine to the right. If you don't set a time delay for the automatic answering of calls, the default value is used.
Ongoing calls 1 End a call 2 Make a second call 3 Put the current call on hold or retrieve a call on hold 4 Enter numbers during a call 5 Mute the microphone during a call 6 Turn on the loudspeaker during a call • To change the volume during a call Press the volume key up or down. • To activate the screen during a call Briefly press . Using the call log In the call log, you can view missed calls , received calls and dialed calls . To Open the Call Log 1 2 3 From your Homescreen, tap .
• To View Call Log Options When the call log is open, tap . You can also access general call settings using the instruction above. Forwarding Calls You can direct calls to a different recipient, such as to another phone number, another device, or an answering service. To Forward Calls 1 2 3 4 From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Call. Tap Call forwarding and select an option. Enter the number you want to forward calls to, then tap Turn on.
To change the SIM card PIN2 1 2 3 4 5 6 From the Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Call. Tap Fixed dialing numbers > Change PIN2. Enter the old SIM card PIN2 and tap OK. Enter the new SIM card PIN2 and tap OK. Confirm the new PIN2 and tap OK. To Send Incoming Calls from a Specific Contact Directly to Voicemail 1 2 3 4 5 6 From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap . Select the contact which you want to direct all incoming calls automatically to voicemail for. Tap > .
To Make a Conference Call 1 2 3 4 5 During an ongoing call, tap . The call log appears. To display the dialpad, tap . Dial the number of the second participant and tap . The first participant is put on hold temporarily. To add the second participant to the call and start the conference, tap . To add more participants to the call, repeat the relevant steps as described above. To have a private conversation with a conference call participant 1 2 3 During an ongoing conference call, tap Manage conference.
To Make an Emergency Call While the Device Is Locked 1 2 3 To activate the screen, briefly press the power key Swipe left or up and tap the Emergency icon . Enter the emergency number and tap . . 75 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Contacts Transferring contacts There are several ways to transfer contacts to your new device. You can sync contacts from an online account or import contacts directly from another device. Transferring Contacts Using a Computer Xperia™ Transfer is an application that helps you to collect contacts from your old device and transfer them to your new device. Xperia™ Transfer, which you can access from within the Xperia™ Companion software, supports cellular devices that run on iOS/ iCloud and Android™.
To import contacts from a memory card 1 2 3 4 From your Homescreen, tap , then tap . Press , then tap Import contacts > SD card. Select where to store your contacts. Select the files that you want to import and tap OK. To import contacts using Bluetooth® technology 1 2 3 4 5 Make sure you have the Bluetooth® function turned on and that your device is set to visible. When you are notified of an incoming file to your device, drag the status bar downward and tap the notification to accept the file transfer.
To select which contacts to display in the Contacts application 1 2 3 From your Homescreen, tap , then tap . Press , then tap Filter. In the list that appears, mark or unmark the desired options. If you have synchronized your contacts with a synchronization account, that account appears in the list. To further expand the list of options, tap the account. Adding and editing contacts To Add a Contact 1 2 3 4 5 From your Homescreen, tap , then tap . Tap .
To Edit Contact Information about Yourself 1 2 3 4 From your Homescreen, tap , then tap . Tap Myself, then tap . Enter the new information or make the changes you want. When you are done, tap SAVE. To Create a New Contact from a Text Message 1 2 3 4 From your Homescreen, tap , and then find and tap . Tap the icon next to the phone number, and then tap Save. Select an existing contact, or tap Create new contact. Edit the contact information and tap SAVE.
Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application If you synchronize your contacts with a new account or import contact information in other ways, you could end up with duplicate entries in the Contacts application. If this happens, you can join such duplicates to create a single entry. And if you join entries by mistake, you can separate them again later. To link contacts 1 2 3 4 From your Homescreen, tap , then tap . Tap the contact that you want to link with another contact.
Messaging and chat Reading and sending messages The Messaging application shows your messages as conversations, which means all messages to and from a particular person are grouped together. The number of characters you can send in a single message varies depending on the provider and the language you use. The maximum size of a multimedia message, which includes the size of added media files, is also provider-dependent. Contact your service provider for more information.
To Reply to a Message 1 2 3 From your Homescreen, tap , then find and tap Tap the conversation containing the message. Enter your reply and tap . . To Forward a Message 1 2 3 4 5 From your Homescreen, tap , then find and tap . Tap the conversation containing the message you want to forward. Touch and hold the message you want to forward, then tap Forward message.
To Save a Sender's Number as a Contact 1 2 3 4 From your Homescreen, tap , and then find and tap . Tap the icon next to the phone number, and then tap Save. Select an existing contact, or tap Create new contact. Edit the contact information and tap Save. Messaging settings To Change your Message Notification Settings 1 2 3 4 5 From your Homescreen, tap , and then find and tap . Tap , and then tap Settings.
Email Setting up email Use the email application in your device to send and receive email messages through your email accounts. You can have one or several email accounts at the same time, including corporate Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync accounts. To set up an email account 1 2 3 From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Email. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen to complete the setup.
To Read Your Email Messages 1 2 3 4 From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Email. If you are using several email accounts, tap and select the account you want to check. If you want to check all your email accounts at once, tap , and then tap Combined inbox. In the email inbox, scroll up or down and tap the email message you want to read. To Create and Send an Email Message 1 2 3 4 From your Homescreen, tap , then find and tap Email.
To Search for Emails 1 2 3 4 5 From your Homescreen, tap , and then find and tap Email. If you are using several email accounts, tap and select the account you want to search. If you want to search all your email accounts at once, tap , and then tap Combined inbox. Tap . Enter your search text, and then tap on the keyboard. The search result appears in a list sorted by date. Tap the email message you want to open.
• 1 View a list of all Gmail accounts and folders 2 Search for email messages 3 Archive an email message 4 Delete an email message 5 Mark an email message as unread 6 Move an email message to a folder 7 Access settings and options 8 List of email messages 9 Write an email message To Learn More About Gmail™ When the Gmail application is open, drag the left edge of the screen to the right, and then find and tap Help. 87 This is an internet version of this publication.
Music Transferring Music to Your Device • • There are different ways to transfer music from a computer to your device: You can transfer music files between your device and a computer using the provided USB cable. After connecting, select Transfer files (MTP) on your device and then simply copy and paste or drag and drop the files using the computer. See Managing Files Using a Computer on page 37. You can use the Xperia™ Companion software to transfer your media files between the computer and your device.
1 Drag the left edge of the screen to the right to open the Music home screen menu 2 Scroll up or down to view content 3 Play a song using the Music application 4 Return to the music player screen 5 Play all songs in shuffle mode To Play a Song Using the Music Application 1 2 3 4 From your Homescreen, tap , then find and tap Drag the left edge of the screen to the right. Select a music category. Tap a song to play it. . You might not be able to play copyright-protected items.
3 Browse all artists 4 Browse all albums 5 Browse all songs 6 Browse your music library and filter by artist, album or song name 7 Browse all playlists 8 Play a shared music file on another device 9 View all subscribed or downloaded files in Podcast 10 Open the settings menu for the Music application 11 Open the support menu for the Music application To open the Music homescreen menu 1 2 From your Homescreen, tap , then find and tap Drag the left edge of the screen to the right. .
To delete a playlist 1 2 3 4 Open the Music homescreen menu, then tap Playlists. Touch and hold the playlist that you want to delete. Tap Delete. Tap Delete again to confirm. You cannot delete smart playlists. Sharing music To share a song 1 2 3 From the Music homescreen, browse to the song or album that you want to share. Touch and hold the song title, then tap Share. Select an application from the list, then follow the on-screen instructions. You can also share albums and playlists in the same way.
7 Identify the music you’re listening to The TrackID™ application and the TrackID™ service are not supported in all countries/regions or by all networks and/or service providers. TrackID™ can be connected to music streaming services available in your country. To Identify Music Using TrackID™ Technology 1 2 3 From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap TrackID™, then hold your device close to the music source. Tap . If the song is recognized by the TrackID™ service, the results appear on the screen.
FM radio Listening to the Radio The FM radio in your device works like any FM radio. For example, you can browse and listen to FM radio stations and save them as favorites. You must connect a wired headset or headphones to your device before you can use the radio. This is because the headset or headphones act as an antenna. After one of these devices is connected, you can then switch the audio to the speaker, if desired.
To identify a song on the FM radio using TrackID™ 1 2 3 While the song is playing on your device's FM radio, tap . A progress indicator appears while the TrackID™ application samples the song. If successful, you are presented with a track result, or a list of possible tracks. Press to return the FM Radio. The TrackID™ application and the TrackID™ service are not supported in all countries/regions, or by all networks and/or service providers in all areas.
Camera Taking photos and recording videos 1 Zoom in or out 2 Switch between the front and main camera 3 Front camera 4 Main camera screen 5 View photos and videos 6 Take photos or record videos 7 Adjust capturing mode settings 8 Go back a step or exit the camera 9 Select capturing mode To Take a Photo from the Lockscreen 1 2 3 To activate the screen, briefly press the power key . To activate the camera, touch and hold the camera icon After the camera opens, tap .
To Record a Video 1 2 3 4 5 6 Activate the camera. If video mode is not selected, swipe the screen to select . Point the camera toward the subject. To start recording, tap . To pause when recording a video, tap . To resume recording, tap To stop recording, tap . • To take a photo when recording a video To take a photo when recording a video, tap you release your finger. . .
Adding Geographical Positions To Your Photos Enable the Save location function to add the approximate geographical location to photos when you take them. The geographical location is determined by wireless networks and/or GPS technology. When appears on the camera screen, Saving location is turned on but the geographical position has not been found. When appears, Saving location is turned on and the geographical location is available, so the geographical location can be added to your photo.
Manual mode Use Manual mode when you want to manually adjust your camera settings for photos and videos. AR effect You can apply AR (augmented reality) effects to your photos or videos and make them more fun. When using the camera, this setting lets you integrate 3D scenes into your photos or videos. Just select the scene you want and adjust its position in the viewfinder. Creative effect You can apply different effects on your photos or videos.
So if you’re at a concert venue, for example, and you want to capture a photo that combines a view of the band from one angle and the audience from another, you can use multi-camera mode for the best effect. You can set up multi-camera mode using NFC, which launches the pairing of the two devices using Wi-Fi Direct™ technology. To use Multi camera mode 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Turn on the NFC functions on both devices that you want to connect. Activate the camera on your device.
Data storage You can choose to save your data either to a removable SD card or to your device's internal storage. Internal storage Photos or videos are saved on the device memory. SD card Photos or videos are saved on the SD card. Touch Block You can disable the touchscreen to avoid unintended touches when you are using the camera. White Balance This setting, which is only available in Manual capturing mode, adjusts the color balance according to the lighting conditions.
2MP 1920×1080(16:9) 2 megapixel resolution with 16:9 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on widescreen displays. This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode. Self-Timer With the self-timer you can take a photo without holding the device. Use this function to take self-portraits, or group photos where everyone can be in the photo. You can also use the self-timer if you want to avoid shaking the camera when taking photos. On (10 sec.
ISO You can reduce image blurring caused by dark conditions or moving subjects by increasing the ISO sensitivity. Also, if you want to capture a bright image even in dark conditions, you can set the ISO sensitivity to a higher value. Auto Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically. 50 Sets the ISO sensitivity to 50. 100 Sets the ISO sensitivity to 100. 200 Sets the ISO sensitivity to 200. 400 Sets the ISO sensitivity to 400. 800 Sets the ISO sensitivity to 800. 1600 Sets the ISO sensitivity to 1600.
Face Recognition You can register faces in the Camera application so that the camera automatically focuses on these faces when they appear in the viewfinder. Scene selection Use the Scene selection feature to quickly set up the camera for common situations using pre-programmed scenes. The camera determines a number of settings for you to fit the selected scene, ensuring the best possible photo. Off The Scene selection feature is off and you can take photos manually.
Video camera settings To adjust the video camera settings 1 2 3 4 Activate the camera. Swipe to . To display settings, tap . Select the setting that you want to adjust, then make your changes. Video camera settings overview Video Resolution Adjust the video resolution for different formats. Full HD 1920×1080(16:9) Full HD (Full High Definition) format with 16:9 aspect ratio. HD 1280×720(16:9) HD (High Definition) format with 16:9 aspect ratio. VGA 640×480(4:3) VGA format with 4:3 aspect ratio.
Object tracking When you select an object by touching it in the viewfinder, the camera tracks it for you. HDR video Use the video HDR (High-Dynamic Range) setting to record a video against strong backlight or in conditions where the contrast is sharp. Video HDR compensates for the loss of detail and produces a picture that is representative of both dark and bright areas. This setting is only available in Manual capturing mode.
Use for videos of fast-moving objects. Short exposure time minimizes motion blurring. Party Use for indoor videos in poorly lit environments. This scene picks up indoor background lighting or candlelight. Videos of fast-moving objects may get blurred. Hold your hand steady, or use a support. 106 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Photos and videos in Album Viewing Photos and Videos Use the Album application to view photos and play videos you’ve taken with your camera, or to view similar content you’ve saved to your device. All photos and videos are displayed in a chronologically ordered grid.
To pause a video 1 2 When a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls. Tap . To fast forward and rewind a video 1 2 When a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls. Drag the progress bar marker left to rewind, or right to fast forward. • To adjust the volume of a video Press the volume key. Sharing and Managing Photos and Videos You can share photos and videos that you’ve saved on your device. You can also manage them in different ways.
Analyzing photos with faces in Album You can analyze any photos on your device that feature people's faces. Once activated, the photo analysis feature stays on, and new photos get analyzed as they are added. After running an analysis, you can then group all photos of the same person in one folder. To turn on the photo analysis feature 1 2 3 From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Album. Drag the left edge of the Album home screen to the right, then tap Faces.
To Add a Photo Frame Effect to a Photo 1 2 3 4 When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, and then tap . If prompted, select Photo editor. Tap , and then select an option. To save a copy of the edited photo, tap Save. To Adjust the Light Settings for a Photo 1 2 3 4 When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap If prompted, select Photo editor. Tap , then select an option and edit as desired. To save a copy of the edited photo, tap Save. .
To unhide a photo or video 1 2 3 4 In Album, drag the left edge of the Album homescreen to the right, then tap Hidden. Tap a photo or video that you want to unhide. Tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap . Tap Don't hide. Album homescreen menu From the Album homescreen menu, you can browse your photo albums, including photos and videos taken using special effects, as well as content that you have shared online via services such as Picasa™ and Facebook.
particular photo. See Adding Geographical Positions To Your Photos on page 97 for more information. If you have turned on location detection and activated geotagging in the camera, you can tag your photos directly for map viewing at a later stage. 1 View geotagged photos in Globe view 2 Search a location on the map 3 View menu options 4 Double tap to zoom in. Pinch to zoom out.
Videos Watching videos in the Video application Use the Video application to play movies and other video content that you’ve saved or downloaded to your device. The Video application also helps you get poster art, plot summaries, genre info, and director details for each movie. You can also play your movies on other devices that are connected to the same network. Some video files may not be playable in the Video application.
To Share a Video 1 2 When a video is playing, tap , then tap Share. Tap the application that you want to use to share the selected video, then follow the relevant steps to send it. Transferring video content to your device • • Before you start using the Movies application, it’s a good idea to transfer movies, TV shows and other video content to your device from other devices, such as a computer.
To open Movie Creator 1 2 From your Homescreen, tap Find and tap Movie Creator. . If no photos or videos are saved on your device, no functionality is available when you open the Movie Creator application. To turn off Movie Creator notifications 1 2 3 From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Movie Creator. Tap , then tap Settings and deactivate Notifications. To disable Movie Creator 1 2 3 From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Apps. Find and tap Movie Creator > DISABLE.
Connectivity Mirroring the Screen of Your Device on a TV Using a Cable You can connect your device to a compatible TV set using an MHL cable and mirror the screen of your device on the TV screen. MHL and HDMI™ cables and adaptors are sold separately. Sony does not guarantee that all types of MHL and HDMI™ cables and adaptors are supported by your device. To view content from your device on a TV which supports MHL input 1 2 Connect your device to the TV using an MHL cable.
To Mirror the Screen of Your Device on a TV Screen 1 2 3 4 5 TV: Follow the instructions in the User Guide of your TV to turn on the Screen mirroring function. Your device: From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Device connection > Screen mirroring. Tap Start. Tap OK and select a device. Your TV must support Screen mirroring based on Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Miracast™ for the function to work. If your TV does not support Screen mirroring, you may need to purchase a wireless display adapter separately.
To view a shared photo on your device 1 2 3 4 5 Make sure the devices that you want to share files with are connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your device. From your Homescreen, tap , then find and tap Album. Drag the left edge of the Album home screen to the right, and tap Home network. Select a device from the list of connected devices. Browse the folders of the connected device and select a photo to view it.
To get help with sharing content with other DLNA Certified™ devices 1 2 3 From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings >Device connection > Media server. Tap and then tap Help. Playing files on a Digital Media Renderer device Using DLNA™ technology, you can push media content saved on your device to another device connected to the same Wi-Fi network. The other device must be able to function as a Digital Media Renderer (DMR) device and render or play content received from your device.
To connect a USB accessory using a USB host adapter 1 2 3 Attach the USB Host adapter to your device, then connect the adapter to the USB accessory. From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Device connection > USB Connectivity > Detect USB device. Additional steps or software may be required to set up game controllers, USB audio and USB Ethernet accessories. Sony does not guarantee that all USB accessories are supported by your device.
NFC is a wireless technology with a maximum range of one centimeter, so the devices sharing data must be held close to each other. Before you can use NFC, you must first turn on the NFC function, and the screen of your device must be active. NFC may not be available in all countries and/or regions. To Turn on the NFC Function 1 2 3 From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > More. Tap the on-off switch beside NFC.
To Share a Web Address with Another Device Using NFC 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Be sure both devices have the NFC function turned on, and both screens are active. From your Homescreen, tap . To open the web browser, find and tap . Load the webpage you want to share. Hold your device and the receiving device back to back so that the NFC detection areas of each device touch each other. When the devices connect, a thumbnail appears. Tap the thumbnail to start the transfer.
To Give Your Device a Name 1 2 3 4 5 6 Be sure the Bluetooth® function is turned on. From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > Bluetooth. Tap > Rename this device. Enter a name for your device. Tap Rename. Pairing with another Bluetooth® device When you pair your device with another device, you can, for example, connect your device to a Bluetooth® headset or a Bluetooth® car kit and use these other devices to share music.
To Send Items Using Bluetooth™ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 In the receiving device, make sure the Bluetooth™ device you want to send the item to has Bluetooth™ turned on and is visible to other Bluetooth™ devices. In the sending device, open the application which contains the item you want to send and scroll to the item. Depending on the application and the item you want to send, you may need to touch and hold the item, open the item, or press . Other ways to send an item may exist.
Smart apps and features that save you time Controlling Accessories and Settings with Smart Connect™ Use the Smart Connect™ application to set what happens in your device when you connect or disconnect an accessory. For example, you can decide to always start the FM radio application when you connect a headset. You can also set Smart Connect™ to read out incoming text messages. Or you can use the application to set a specific action or a group of actions to launch on your device at certain times of the day.
To Create a Smart Connect™ Event 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 From your Homescreen, tap , then find and tap . If you are opening Smart Connect™ for the first time, tap OK to close the introduction screen. On the Events tab, tap . If you are creating an event for the first time, tap OK again to close the introduction screen. Add conditions you want to trigger the event under. A condition could be the connection with an accessory, or a specific time interval, or both. to continue.
To Adjust the Settings for a Connected Accessory 1 2 3 4 Pair and connect the accessory with your device. Start the Smart Connect™ application. Tap Accessories, then tap the name of the connected accessory. Adjust the desired settings. Using your device as a fitness hub with ANT+™ You can use your device with health and fitness products that also support ANT+™ technology.
Travel and maps Using Location Services Location services allow applications such as Maps and the camera to use information from your cellphone or Wi-Fi network as well as Global Positioning System (GPS) information to determine your approximate location. If you're not within a clear line of sight of GPS satellites, your device can determine your location using the Wi-Fi function. And if you're not within range of a network, your device can determine your location using your cellphone network.
You may incur additional charges when you activate data roaming. It is recommended to check the relevant data transmission charges in advance. If you are using a device that has multiple users, you may need to log in as the owner (that is, the primary user) to activate or deactivate data roaming. To activate data roaming 1 2 3 From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > More > Mobile networks. Drag the slider beside Data roaming to the right.
To Turn on Airplane Mode 1 2 3 From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings > More. Drag the slider beside Airplane mode to the right. 130 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Calendar and alarm clock Calendar Use the Calendar application to manage your time schedule. If you have signed in to and synchronized your device with one or several online accounts that include calendars, for example, your Google™ account or Xperia™ with Facebook account, then calendar events from these accounts will also appear in the Calendar application. You can select which calendars you want to integrate into the combined Calendar view.
To display national holidays in the Calendar application 1 2 3 4 From your Homescreen, tap , then tap Calendar. Tap , then tap Settings > Calendar view settings. Tap National holidays. Select an option, or a combination of options, then tap OK. To Display Birthdays in the Calendar Application 1 2 3 From your Homescreen, tap , and then tap Calendar. Tap , and then tap Settings > Calendar view settings. Tap Birthdays, and then drag the slider to the right.
8 Add a new alarm To Set a New Alarm 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Clock. Tap . Tap Time and select the desired value. Tap OK. If desired, edit other alarm settings. Tap Save. • To snooze an alarm when it sounds Tap Snooze. • To Turn Off an Alarm When It Sounds Drag to the right. To turn off a snoozed alarm, you can drag down the status bar to open the Notification panel, then tap .
To Set the Side Keys Behavior 1 2 3 Open the Clock application, and then select the alarm you want to edit. Tap Side keys behavior, and then select the desired behavior of side keys when they are pressed during the alarm. Tap Save. 134 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Accessibility Magnification Gestures Magnification gestures allow you to zoom in on parts of the screen by tapping an area of the touchscreen three times in succession. To enable or disable Magnification gestures 1 2 3 From your Homescreen, tap . Find and tap Settings >Accessibility > Magnification gestures. Tap the on-off switch. To Magnify an Area and Pan Across the Screen 1 2 Ensure Magnification gestures is enabled. Tap an area three times, and then hold and drag your finger across the screen.
To disable TalkBack 1 2 3 From your Homescreen, double-tap . Find and double-tap Settings > Accessibility> TalkBack. Double-tap the on-off switch and then double-tap OK. 136 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
Support and Legal Support Application Use the Support application on your device to browse User Guides, troubleshooting guides, and to find information about software updates and other product-related information. To Access the Support Application 1 2 From your Home screen, tap . Find and tap , then select the required support item. Connect to the internet when using the Support application for the best available support.
Restarting, Resetting, and Repairing You can force your device to restart or shut down if it stops responding or won't restart normally. No settings or personal data get deleted. You can also reset your device to its original factory settings. This action is sometimes necessary if your device stops functioning properly, but note that if you want to keep any important data, you should first back up this data to a memory card or other non-internal memory.
account login details to perform this operation. By running the repair feature, you reinstall software for your device and you may lose some personal data in the process. Repairing the Device Software If you forget your screen unlock password, PIN, or pattern, you can use the device repair feature in Xperia™ Companion to erase the security layer. You need to provide your Google account login details to perform this operation.
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