Connecting Sony to a computer. Connecting Sony Xperia to a computer using Wi-Fi. Goodbye USB. All the above problems of Sony Xperia can be considered minor flaws of the manufacturing company, but the cost of Sony smartphones and tablets is quite high,

Make sure the screen of your device is unlocked and the USB connection is in file transfer mode. The default is Charge Only. For the device to be recognized by the computer, select the file transfer mode each time you connect the device to the computer.

Setting File Transfer Mode for USB Connection

1. Make sure your device is connected to your computer via USB cable.
2. On the Main screen drag the status bar down.
3. Find and tap Charge your device via USB and then select File Transfer (MTP) .

• Check that you are using a genuine Sony USB cable designated for your device and that it is securely connected to the device and the computer.

  Try plugging the cable into a different USB port on your computer and make sure your device is connected directly to that USB port. Do not use a USB hub or cable USB extension cable.

  Try using a different USB cable and make sure it is not damaged.

  If you are using a Mac, make sure your computer has Xperia app™ Companion for Mac OS. Mac computers do not support MTP, a plug-in required to transfer files between your computer and Android device™.

• Disconnect your device from your computer and clear your data system application"Multimedia storage". Restart your device and connect it to your computer.

  Clearing Media Storage Application Data

  1. Go to your Home screen and tap.
  2. Find and tap Settings> Apps.
  3. Tap and Show system processes .
  4. Tap Media storage> Memory> CLEAR DATA> OK.

Smartphone connectionSony Xperiato the computer

In this article, we will help you deal with connecting your Sony Xperia to your computer via usb.

Like any other smartphone, Sony Xperia simply connects to a computer via a USB cable. If for some reason you are unable to copy, contact Sony Xperia repair professionals.

Before you start connecting your smartphone to a computer, we recommend that you double-check all the connection settings on your device.

There are two connection options: as a storage device and as a device. Most often, problems when connecting a device to a computer arise due to not recognizing your smartphone. To solve this problem, you need to do the following:

1. The cable must not be damaged in any case.
2. First, you need to make sure the connection is secure. Check that the pins of the connector and the cable are adjacent;
3. Also, on the screen of your device, when connected, the USB item is set (in the status bar);
4. If necessary, update the drivers on this computer;
5. Restart your computer and phone. It will be even better if you turn off the phone, pull out the battery, then put the memory card back in place, turn on your device and reconnect.

Also, if your device informs you that there are problems with installing drivers, then do not rush to update them. First, try to check if you have enabled storage mode on your phone.

To transfer content from your computer to your phone or vice versa, you need to:

1. Connect your device to your computer using a cable.
2. Select USB in the status bar.
3. On the computer, select the explorer and wait for the detection of your memory card.
4. To move files to your phone or computer, use your mouse (just drag and drop the necessary files).

When transferring data from one side or the other, the speed of the transfer process is not shown on Windows Explorer, therefore we advise not to touch the power key on the device until the end of the process. Otherwise, the process will be suspended and the desired files will not be transferred or copied.

Connect your device to your computer to transfer pictures, music, and other types of files. The easiest way to connect is using a USB cable or wireless bluetooth technology ® .

When you connect your device to a computer using a USB cable, you are prompted to install software on your computer — for example, PC Companion for Windows computers or Sony ™ Bridge for Apple ® Mac ® computers. PC Companion and Sony ™ Bridge for Mac computers help you access additional applications for transferring and organizing multimedia files, update software devices, sync device content, etc.

Transferring content using a USB cable and working with content

Connecting your computer and device with a USB cable makes it easy to transfer and manage files. Once a connection is established between the two devices, you can drag and drop content between your device and your computer, or between your internal storage and an SD card using the file explorer on your computer.

When transferring music, videos, pictures, or other media files to your device, it is best to use the Media Go ™ application on your computer. The Media Go ™ application converts media files so that they can be used on your device.

Move content between your device and computer using a USB cable

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2. Computer: To move required files Use the drag-and-drop method between your device and your computer.

Move content between internal storage and SD card using a USB connection

1. Connect your device to your computer using a USB cable. The status bar on the device screen will display Internal storage and SD card connected.
2. Computer: Open Microsoft® Windows® Explorer on your computer and wait for the device's internal storage and SD card to appear as external drives in the explorer.
3. Computer: Use drag and drop to move the files you want between the device's internal storage and SD card.

Transfer files directly from internal storage to the device's SD card

Transfer files over Wi-Fi® in media transfer mode

You can transfer files between your device and other MTP-compatible devices such as a computer using a Wi-Fi® connection. Before connecting, you must complete the pairing procedure of the two devices. When transferring music, videos, pictures, or other media files between your device and your computer, it is best to use the Media Go ™ application on your computer. The Media Go ™ application converts media files so that they can be used on your device.

Connecting your device to a computer wirelessly using media transfer mode

1. Make sure Media Transfer Mode is enabled on your device. It is usually enabled by default.
2. Connect your device to your computer using a USB cable.
3. Computer: When the device name appears on the screen, click Network configuration and follow the instructions to connect to your computer.
4. When finished connecting, disconnect the USB cable from both devices.

Wirelessly connect paired devices in media transfer mode

Disconnecting from a connected device

Removing a paired device

PC Companion

PC Companion is a computer application that provides access to additional features to help transfer music, pictures, and videos from your computer to your device, and vice versa. Alternatively, you can use PC Companion to update your device's firmware and install newest version software. The PC Companion installation files are saved on your device, and the installation starts from the device when you connect it to your computer with a USB cable.

PC Companion requires a computer with an Internet connection and one of the following operating systems:

• Microsoft® Windows® 7
• Microsoft® Windows® 8
• Microsoft® Windows Vista®
• Microsoft® Windows® XP (Service Pack 3 or higher)

Installing the PC Companion Application

1. Make sure the Install software checkbox is checked under Settings> Xperia ™> USB Connections.
2. Connect your device to your computer using a USB cable.
3. Computer: The PC Companion installer will start automatically after a few seconds. Follow the on-screen instructions to install PC Companion.

Launching the PC Companion Application

1. Make sure PC Companion is installed on your PC.
2. Open PC Companion on your PC, then click Launch to open the desired function.

Media Go ™

The Media Go ™ computer application helps you transfer and manage media content on your device and computer. You can install and use Media Go ™ by running the PC Companion application.

The following operating systems support Media Go ™:

• Microsoft® Windows® 7
• Microsoft® Windows Vista®
• Microsoft® Windows® XP, Service Pack 3 or higher

Transferring Content Using the Media Go ™ App

1. Connect your device to your computer using a USB cable.
2. Device: appears in the status bar Internal storage connected.
3. Computer: First open the PC Companion application on your computer. In PC Companion, click Media go to start the Media Go ™ application. In some cases, you may need to wait for Media Go ™ to install.
4. WITH using Media Go ™ drag and drop files between your computer and your device.

Sony ™ Bridge for Mac

Via Sony apps™ Bridge for Mac can transfer music, videos, and other media files from your device to and from your Apple ® Mac ® computer. Also, the Sony ™ Bridge for Mac application allows you to manage files through a file browser, update the device software and perform backup and restore the contents of the device.

To use the Sony ™ Bridge for Mac application, an Internet-connected Apple® Mac® computer with an operating system is required. macOS system version 10.6 or higher.

Installing Sony ™ Bridge for Mac on Apple® Mac® Computers

1. Make sure the Install software checkbox under Settings> Xperia ™ Connections> USB connections.
2. Device: Tap Install.
3. Computer: The Sony ™ Bridge for Mac installer will start automatically after a few seconds. Follow the instructions on the screen during installation.

Launching Sony ™ Bridge for Mac

1. Make sure Sony ™ Bridge for Mac is installed on your Apple ® Mac ® computer.
2. Computer: Double-click the Sony ™ Bridge for Mac application icon in the Applications directory.

Transferring Content Using Sony ™ Bridge for Mac

1. Use a USB cable to connect your device to your Apple ® Mac ® computer.
2. Computer: Launching Sony ™ Bridge for Mac After a few moments, The Sony ™ Bridge for Mac detects your device.
3. Computer: Drag and drop the files you want to transfer from Apple ® Mac ® to your device or vice versa.

Sony PC Companion is a set of functional tools that will help you to connect your phone to your computer. With it, you can download any new application from the operator or Sony.

On our portal you can download Sony PC Companion for free for Windows 7 (32/64-bit), XP (32-bit), Vista (32/64-bit) or Windows 8 / 8.1 (32/64-bit) ...

Peculiarities

Sony PC Companion can be used to update various applications in your mobile device... But that's not all - what else can PC Companion do you?

Sony PS Companion

Now any produced by Sony Xperia software products you can easily install on your smartphone: Sony Xperia Z3, Xperia Z2, Xperia Z1 and any other models of this brand.

The new version of PC Companion is already available on our portal or on another torrent. Use the link below the text - installation will take a few minutes.

To use, connect the device to your computer via a USB cable. Mount the memory card in your phone. The software will start automatically, otherwise launch it from the Start menu. Done - now you can choose what you want in the proposed toolbar.

Connecting your phone to your computer

Connect your phone to your computer and start transferring pictures, music and more

files. The easiest way to connect is using a USB cable or wireless

Bluetooth technology.
When you connect your phone to a computer using a USB cable, you will be prompted to

install the PC Companion application on your computer. PC Companion helps you

access additional applications for streaming and organizing multimedia

files, update your phone software, and more.

Transfer of certain copyrighted material between

phone and computer is not possible.

Transferring content using a USB cable and working with

content

Connecting computer and phone with a USB cable makes it easy to transfer files

and manage them. Once the two devices are connected, you can transfer content by dragging and dropping

it from one device to another using File Explorer on your computer. When transferring music,

videos, pictures or other media files on your phone the best way is to use the app

Media Go ™ on your computer. The Media Go ™ application converts media files so that they

could be used on the phone.

Transfer content between your phone and computer using USB
cable

Use a USB cable to connect your phone to your computer. In the status bar

Int. is displayed. the drive is connected.

Computer: Open Microsoft® Windows® Explorer on the desktop and

wait until RAM your phone will not appear as an external drive.

Computer: To copy desired files between phone and computer

use the drag and drop method.

Transferring files over Wi-Fi

in transmission mode

multimedia objects

You can transfer files between your phone and other MTP-compatible devices such as
like a computer using a Wi-Fi connection

Before connecting, you must perform

procedure for pairing two devices. When transferring music, videos, pictures or other

media files between your phone and computer, it is best to use the Media app

Go ™ on your computer. The Media Go ™ application converts your media files so that they can be

was used on the phone.

A Wi-Fi enabled device is required to use this feature

capable of transferring multimedia objects, such as a computer under
running Microsoft OS

Wireless connection of the phone to the computer in transfer mode
multimedia objects

Make sure that the transfer of media objects is turned on in your phone. He

usually enabled by default.

Connect your phone to your computer using a USB cable.

Computer: When the phone name appears on the screen, click Network configuration and

follow the instructions for connecting to your computer.

When finished connecting, disconnect the USB cable from both devices.

The above instructions are only applicable if the OS is installed on the computer.
Windows

7 and the computer is connected to a Wi-Fi hotspot

using a network cable.

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