Additional Information
A new software for your PC to help manage your Sony Xperia device
| Version | Xperia Companion 2.20.8.0 |
| Requirements |
Windows 8/Windows 8 64/Windows 10/Windows 10 64/Windows 11 |
| Updated | August 10, 2024 |
| Author | Sony Mobile Communications |
| Category | Drivers and Mobile Phones |
| License | Freeware |
| Language | English |
| Download | 413 |
Overview
Xperia Companion is a computer tool for easy and safe software updates of your Xperia™ device. Use it to update to the latest software version, back up and restore your device, or to reset your device by clearing the content. You can also browse, sync, transfer, and organize your content, such as multimedia files.
Xperia Companion offers 3 features: The ability to browse files on your smartphone, perform program updates, and something called "software repair", which will allow you to wipe your Xperia phone and perform a clean installation.
Note
Software Update Function
Xperia Companion offers 3 features: The ability to browse files on your smartphone, perform program updates, and something called "software repair", which will allow you to wipe your Xperia phone and perform a clean installation.
Note
Software Update Function
- Xperia Companion cannot be used for Xperia smartphones released in May 2022 and onwards.
- Alternative method: Configure the data transfer setting on your Xperia smartphone when connecting it to a computer. To do this, connect your phone to the computer using a USB cable and follow these steps:
- Go to [Settings] > [Device connection] > [USB] on your Xperia smartphone.
- Select [File Transfer] for [Use USB for].
Data Transfer from iOS Phones to Xperia Smartphones released before 2018
- From June 2020, support for the "iCloud backup" function for transferring data from iOS phones to Xperia smartphones released before 2018 has ended.
- Alternative method: You can still use "iTunes backup" to transfer data from iOS phones to Xperia smartphones released before 2018.
Content Restoration for Xperia Smartphones released from 2019 onwards
- Xperia Companion cannot be used to restore content on Xperia smartphones released from 2019 onwards.
- Alternative method: Please use Google Drive to back up and restore your content on these devices.
Learn how to download and connect your phone to PC Companion using your PC:
- Download the installation package to a temporary folder on your PC.
- Run the downloaded file, and follow the on-screen instructions.
At that time, Xperia Companion was compatible with a wide range of Xperia models, including:
- Xperia 1 III
- Xperia 5 III
- Xperia 10 III
- Xperia 1 II
- Xperia 5 II
- Xperia 10 II
- Xperia L4
- Xperia L3
- Xperia 5
- Xperia 1
- Xperia 10 Plus
- Xperia 10
- Xperia L2
- Xperia XZ3
- Xperia XZ2 Premium
- Xperia XZ2 Compact
- Xperia XZ2
- Xperia XA2 Ultra
- Xperia XA2 Plus
- Xperia XA2
- Xperia XZ1 Compact
- Xperia XZ1
- Xperia XA1 Ultra
- Xperia XA1 Plus
- Xperia XA1
- Xperia XZs
- Xperia XZ Premium
- Xperia XZ
- Xperia X Compact
- Xperia XA Ultra
- Xperia X Performance
- Xperia XA
- Xperia X
System Requirements
- OS: Windows 7, Windows 8/8.1, Windows 10 or Windows 11
- Processor: 2.0 GHz or higher Intel Core 2 Duo or equivalent AMD processor
- RAM: 2 GB or more
- HD: At least 500 MB of free space
- Internet Connection: An active internet connection is required for software updates and online features.
- USB Port: A USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 port is required for connecting your Xperia device to the computer.
- Display: Minimum screen resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels
PROS
- Device Management & Updates
- Fast Transferring Speed
- Data Backup & Restore
- Content Transfer & Sync
- Repair & Troubleshooting
- User-Friendly Interface
CONS
- Limited Device Compatibility
- Occasional Software Bugs
- Slow Performance on Older Systems
- Lack of Advanced Customization
- It Cannot be Used For Xperia Smartphones Released in May 2022 and Onwards
