Usb Connection Mode; Backing Up And Restoring Content - Sony Xperia X Compact F5321 User Manual

can choose between Charging your device, Using your device as a power supply,
Transferring files to your computer or Using your device for MIDI input.
If you have a PC or an Apple
access the file system of your device.

USB Connection Mode

Your device uses Media transfer mode (MTP).
You can use MTP for managing files and updating device software. This USB mode is
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used with Microsoft
You can also use your device as a Power supply, and charge the other connected
device.
Using the MIDI mode, your device can function as a MIDI input for musical instrument
apps.
To change USB connection mode
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Attach a USB Type-C™ connector to your device.
2 Drag down the Status bar, and then tap Charging only.
3 Tap Transfer files (MTP), Power supply or MIDI to enable the desired mode.

Backing up and restoring content

Generally, you should not save photos, videos and other personal content solely on
the internal memory of your device. If your device is damaged, lost or stolen, the data
stored on its internal memory may be impossible to recover. It is recommended to
use the Xperia™ Companion software to make backups which save your data safely
to an external device. This method is especially recommended if you are updating
your device software to a newer Android version.
Backing up data to a computer
Use the Xperia™ Companion software to back up data from your device to a PC or
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an Apple Mac computer. You can back up the following types of data:
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Contacts and call logs
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Text messages
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Calendar
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Settings
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Media files such as music and videos
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Photos and images
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Mac computer, you can use Xperia™ Companion to
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Windows computers.
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