Help Guide
Smartphone
Xperia 5 III XQ-BQ52/XQ-BQ62/XQ-BQ72
Before updating your device
You should update the software on your device to get the latest functionality, enhancements, and bug fixes in order to
ensure optimal performance. When a software update is available, (System update icon) appears in the status bar.
You can also check for new updates manually.
The easiest way to install a software update is to do it wirelessly from your device. However, some updates are not
available for wireless download. In this case, you can use Xperia Companion. Visit the Sony customer support website
and search for Xperia Companion to download, install and check the system requirements for it.
Before updating your device, consider the following:
Ensure you have sufficient storage capacity.
System and application updates can present the features on your device in another way than described in this Help
Guide. The Android version might not be affected after an update.
To check for new software
Related Topic
Updating your device wirelessly
Updating your device using a computer
Settings menu
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Find and tap [Settings] > [System] > [Advanced] > [Software update].1.
