Sony PC Companion is an application that provides rich management capabilities mobile devices, produced by the mobile division of Sony, formerly known as Sony Ericsson. One of the most important and useful tools included in the package is Xperia Transfer. Thanks to it, iPhone users have the opportunity to transfer all the data from their smartphone to the new Xperia device. There is an application management manager with which you can easily install new programs and games on your phone or tablet. Also, there is a function for synchronizing information with personal computer, which allows you to share contacts, calendar events, and multimedia data. Data backup is supported in case of loss or damage. Sony PC Companion also serves to update the firmware of Xperia smartphones.
It is worth noting that with such rich functionality, working with the application is quite simple. The program has a well-thought-out interface, accompanied by an advanced system of pop-up tips and several step-by-step wizards that help carry out the most complex operations.
Key Features and Functions
- there is an application for transferring data from iPhone;
- has a built-in application manager;
- allows you to synchronize contacts, calendar and notes;
- contains a function Reserve copy data;
- makes it easy to manage multimedia content.
Special Requirements
- Intel processor Pentium 4 with a frequency of 3.6 GHz;
- 5 GB of free hard disk space;
- 2 GB of RAM.
Mobile phones are becoming more and more popular, and in terms of functionality they are breathing down the neck of personal computers. Applications for synchronizing data between these devices help to equalize their capabilities as much as possible. One such application is Sony PC Companion. With its help, you can synchronize contacts and calendar of your mobile phone and computer, manage multimedia files stored on your phone using a PC, create a backup copy of data and update software on your mobile phone.
Sony PC Companion is suitable for Windows XP, 8, 7, Vista.
Possibilities:
- connecting a Sony phone to a computer;
- transferring files to a new mobile phone from an old one;
- device software update;
- manage contacts and phone calendar;
- Creation backup copy data.
Principle of operation:
all you need is to install the program on your PC and connect to it mobile phone using WiFi or USB cable. Once the application detects the device (the connection status is displayed in the upper corner of the window), you will automatically be shown all possible functions, the need for updating and synchronization.
Pros:
- availability of Russian version;
- You can download Sony PC Companion to your computer for free;
- data is synchronized using the cloud Google service automatically. All you need to do is turn on the Internet on your phone and computer.
Minuses:
- Quite high system requirements;
- Support for phones exclusively from Sony - and not all models.
A useful program for owners of Sony smartphones, thanks to which your phone will always play your favorite music (media control), be up to date (updated software) and with latest version calendar (synchronization).
Analogues:
If your phone isn't XPeria and you can't install Sony PC Companion, don't despair. Download HTC Sync or Nokia PC Suite for HTC smartphones and Nokia respectively.
Connection software package Sony phones to the computer. Provides tools for managing the device, exchanging data, installing updates and applications.
Last Sony version PC Companion has tools for working with new Xperia smartphones, as well as phone models released a few years ago.
The program ensures synchronization of the phone with a PC (laptop) both via USB and Wi-Fi. Moreover, it does not require configuration, and installation takes no more than two minutes.
Sony Companion consists of several components, the most important of which are Xperia Transfer, Media Go and Manager. Xperia Transfer allows you to transfer data from your old phone to a new one Xperia model, Media Go is for copying and organizing media files, and Manager is for copying and installing games and apps. In addition, you can download operating system updates, as well as make changes to your contacts or calendar.
Of greatest interest is, of course, the option to create a backup copy of all user information. Since Sony PC Companion supports phone recovery, you can transfer all saved data from your computer - contacts, SMS, notes, list installed applications. This is very convenient if your device crashes or you purchase a new smartphone.
Possibilities:
- data exchange between computer and phone;
- application management;
- access to contacts, calendar, notes from a computer;
- backup of user information;
- organization of photo, audio and video files.
Advantages:
- connecting a smartphone to a laptop via Wi-Fi;
- quick firmware update without the need to connect your phone to the Internet;
- tooltips;
- You can download Sony PC Companion for free;
- support for Russian-language interface.
Things to work on:
- there is no option to transfer selected contacts from a backup copy;
- some models are not supported (the manufacturer considers them outdated, but does not provide a list of supported and unsupported devices).
Programs developed by manufacturers of digital devices are always in demand, because they provide users with a lot of additional features. Getting, for example, access from a computer to contacts and SMS on a phone without such an application will not be easy. Sony PC Companion will undoubtedly be useful to owners of Sony phones and smartphones (Sony Ericcson), who are not averse to making sure that in the event of a breakdown, loss or replacement of the device, all the data stored on it can be returned in a couple of clicks.
The interface of the software package in question offers much more than a standard explorer when connected via a USB cable. Despite this, the interface does not look overloaded; only the main options are displayed in the main menu.
Xperia Companion - convenient manager line devices Sony Xperia, which replaced the outdated solution. The new program supports almost all devices released under the Xperia brand over the past three to four years and offers a standard set of functions that are usually included in portable device managers. Using this program, you can update the software of your smartphone, restore its functionality if software problems arise, backup system settings, or restore a previously created copy. All of the above operations require connection portable device via USB cable.
Separately, it is worth noting the Xperia Transfer tool. Its purpose, as you might guess, is to transfer files between a computer and a smartphone. But you can use this tool to exchange data not only with devices from the Xperia line, but also for devices from other manufacturers based on operating systems Android and iOS. Quite a rare opportunity for an "official" device manager of a certain brand. Data transfer over the air, however, is available exclusively for Xperia devices.
Xperia Companion also includes a convenient “viewer” of the contents of a portable device without downloading to a PC and a music transfer manager. The latter helps preserve your library structure and playlists during migration. The user is also given the opportunity to select a folder, music from which will be automatically synchronized with the device when connected.
Key Features and Functions
- is the official device manager for the Xperia line;
- serves for updating software and data backup;
- allows you to exchange data between your PC and any devices on Android based and iOS;
- offers a convenient tool for transferring music;
- Xperia devices now have the ability to view files without first downloading them to your computer.
Limitations of the free version
- CPU Intel Pentium 4 or equivalent from AMD;
- 5 GB of free hard disk space;
- 2 GB of RAM.
Sony continues to work on the software and releases new program Xperia Companion, which will allow you to synchronize your Sony Xperia smartphone with a personal computer running Windows systems. The main functionality of the new software is similar to that of the well-known PC Companion program: you can install new software, restore software, and also manage data stored on a smartphone or tablet (a kind of file manager).
Although, in essence, PC Companion, due to the downloadable utilities, has even greater functionality. Sony Mobile itself positions new Xperia Companion as a tool for updating Sony Xperia devices as simply and safely as possible. Perhaps the updated interface with three main features is an expression of simplicity and security in this case - the user immediately sees the function that he needs.
In the support center on the manufacturer’s website, for most new smartphone models, Xperia Companion is now offered in the list of programs for synchronizing them with a computer, while the familiar PC Companion remains only for older models.
Today, Xperia Companion is supported by most smartphones. Initially, these were models released from the end of 2014 to this day: Xperia Z5 series, Xperia Z3 series, Z3+, Xperia M5 and M4 Aqua, Xperia C5 Ultra and C4, Xperia E4, E4g and E3. Now the application works with a large number of smartphones and tablets. For other smartphones, PC Companion remains.
Download the new Xperia Companion app – Manufacturer’s website
The application interface has become more modern and when you launch the program, as already mentioned, you will immediately have the opportunity to choose one of three available functions:
- View files on your Xperia device;
- Software Update;
- Software recovery.
This is what the application settings look like - in fact, they are not there:
Description of the software recovery utility that you will need if your smartphone is buggy and does not work properly:
Before you start the recovery, you will be warned that the device must be charged to 80% for the process, then there will be a reminder that you must remember the data from your account Google (especially relevant to everyone who), but in the last step you just agree that you are ready to delete all data from the device:
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