Usb Connection Mode; Backing Up And Restoring Content - Sony Xperia XZ F8331 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.
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If you have a PC or an Apple Mac computer, you can use Xperia™ Companion to
access the file system of your device.
U U SB Connection Mode
Your device uses .
You can use MTP for managing files and updating device software. This USB mode is
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used with Microsoft Windows computers.
You can also use your device as a , and charge the other connected
device.
Using the mode, your device can function as a MIDI input for musical instrument
apps.
Attach a USB Type-C™ connector to your device.
Drag down the Status bar, and then tap .
Tap , or 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.
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:
Contacts and call logs
Text messages
Calendar
Settings
Media files such as music and videos
Photos and images
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