It is very important to know some tips on your device like Sony Xperia Z1. It will help you learn more about your device to make your life much easier in using it. Improving your productivity and fulfilling what you expected on your Sony Xperia Z1.
Here are some How Tos for your Sony Xperia Z1 These How Tos are still not yet complete and I am still working on the others:
How to Factory Reset Sony Xperia Z1
We have our own reasons why we factory reset our device. Maybe we want to delete all the files and restore the device to its original state. It could also be the device may be malfunctioning or so slow and it needs to be reset.
Restoring the default settings or factory reset your Sony Xperia Z1 will delete all your files. It is recommended to backup your important files on your computer before attempting to reset your device.
There are two ways on how to reset your Sony Xperia Z1. One is to erase everything, wiping your files and restoring the default settings. The other one is to reset the device without deleting your personal data.
How To Reset Your Sony Xperia Z1 (Erasing All Your Files):
- On your Home Lcd, tap Apps.
- Go to Settings, and select Backup & reset.
- Tap on Factory data reset.
- Then Reset phone.
- Confirm by tapping Erase everything. You just need to wait while your phone deleting your files and restoring your settings to default.
How To Reset Without Erasing Your Personal Data:
- On your Home Lcd, tap Apps.
- Go to Settings, and select Backup & reset.
- Tap on Settings reset.
- Then Reset phone.
- Confirm by tapping Reset settings.
- Wait while your phone restoring your settings.
How to Save Battery on Sony Xperia Z1Battery Life depends on how you use your device. For your Sony Xperia Z1 device, if you want to save your battery to last longer hours, you may need to adjust your settings. Follow these suggestions:
• Turn on the power-saving option on the device. Then lessen the Lcd brightness and the Lcd lock timeout. On the HomeLcd, tap on Menu icon. Select Settings > Power management.
- Use the Stamina mode and Low battery mode features.
- To activate the STAMINA mode: While you are in the Power management, tap on Point icon next to STAMINA mode, then tap Activate.
• Turn down your device volume with the volume keys.
• Close any apps or features when you are done using it so they will not continuously running in the background.
• Turn off the network connection if you are out of range so that your device will stop searching for a network signal. To turn off the network go to Settings and turn off the Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.
• You should use the latest version of the software update. Software updates improves some features and fixes some bugs on the previous software version.
• Adjust your brightness level to low.
• Turn off the camera flash.
• If you have any live wallpaper, Disable it.
• Set the synchronization application to manual. You can also choose the automatic, but increase the synchronization intervals.
• If you want to listen to music, use the Sony original hands free device. It demand less battery power than your devices own loudspeakers.
How to Start the Smart Connect Application on Sony Xperia Z1Wouldnt it be nice if youre phone automatically plays your song list right when you step in your car? Or what about letting you show your whole day agenda the moment you arrive at your work table between 8-9am? These are just examples on how Sony Xperia Z1s Smart Connect app works. With this app, you can set an event to happen on your device at certain times or what will happen when you connect/disconnect accessories like headset or charger. Hereshow to use it.
1. On your devices home Lcd, tap on Menu icon
2. Look for Smart Connect and tap on it.
3. If its your first time opening the said app, tap on OK to close the introduction Lcd.
4. Go to Events tab and tap on the plus (+) icon.
5. Type in a name for the event and tap on Create.
6. Under When, add either an accessory ( like what happens on your device when you connect your headset) or a time interval or could be both.
7. Under Do This, add what you want to happen on your device.
8. Under At the End, add what you want to happen to your device when you disconnect your accessory or when the time interval ends.
9. Press on Back Arrow
to save the event.
How to Transfer Files Using Media Transfer Mode Via Wi-Fi on Sony Xperia Z1Transferring files in Sony Xperia Z1 is now made easy by using the Media Transfer Mode. You can easily transfer files between your device and other MTP compatible devices such as computer, using a Wi-Fi connection. But before you can transfer files wirelessly, you will need to pair both devices.
Note: You will need a Wi-Fi enabled devices that supports Media transfer such as a computer running Microsoft, Windows Vista orWindows 7.
To pair your device with the computer:
- Check if the media transfer mode of your device is enabled. It is normally enabled by default.
- Using the USB cable, connect your device to a computer.
- On your computer, once the name of your device appear, click on Network Configuration and just follow the steps on how to pair the computer.
- After pairing, safely disconnect your device from your computer.
These steps will work only on Windows 7 OS and the computer is connected to the Wi-Fi Access point via network cable.
To connect paired devices wirelessly in Media Transfer Mode:
- First things first, check if the media transfer mode is enabled.
- On your Home Lcd, tap on the Menu icon.
- Select Settings > Xperia > USB connectivity.
- Then tap the paired device that you want to connect to under Trusted devices.
- Tap connect.
If you want to disconnect, just tap on the paired device and tap Disconnect.
If you want to remove the paired device, tap on the paired device you want to remove and select Forget.
How to Add a Shortcut on Sony Xperia Z1 HomeLcdJust like a desktop, it also works best on any smartphones to add a shortcut on a homeLcd. This r somehow makes navigation, especially to important files/apps, more accessible. Its less hassle and less tapping. Sony Xperia Z1 definitely allows you to make your device experience stress-free by adding a shortcut to important apps on your homeLcd. Heres how to do it.
1. On your devices homeLcd, touch and hold and empty area until the device vibrates.
2. After doing so, tap on Apps.
3. Then go to Shortcuts and select a shortcut.
4. Or another option, just go directly to the Application Lcd and touch and hold the application.
How to Add and Resize Widgets on Sony Xperia Z1Adding Widgets on your HomeLcd will help you improve your productivity in using your Sony Xperia Z1. If you dont know what widgets means, Widgets are small applications that you can directly use on your HomeLcd. These will serve as your shortcut icon so will no longer need to access your Menu.
Follow these steps on how to add widgets on your HomeLcd.
- Tap and hold an empty area on your Home Lcd until your device vibrates.
- There should an option appear, tap on Widgets.
- Select the widget and tap on it you want to add.
- There are some widgets that are resizeable, you can expand them to view the content more on your HomeLcd.
How to resize a Widget:
- Tap and hold the widget you want to resize until it magnifies and the device vibrates. You can tell if the widget is resizeable if the highlighted frame and resizing dots appear.
- You just need to Drag the dots for your preferred size.
- Then tap anywhere on the HomeLcd to confirm the new size of the widget.
How to Change Time & Date on Sony Xperia Z1In some devices you can only change the Timezone and not the specific time and date. But in Sony Xperia Z1, you have an option whether to set the time in automatic or to manually set the time.
Follow these steps on how to change the time and date on your device:
To manually set the date:- On your Home Lcd, tap the Menu icon.
- Select Settings, then tap Date & Time.
- You need to uncheck the Automatic date & time. If it is set to automatic.
- Then tap on Set date, and adjust the date by scrolling up and down.
- To confirm the changes, tap Done.
To manually set the time:- On your Home Lcd, tap the Menu icon.
- Select Settings, then tap Date & Time.
- You need to uncheck the Automatic date & time. If it is set to automatic.
- Then tap on Set time, and adjust the time by scrolling up and down.
- To confirm the changes, tap Done.
If you want to change the timezone:- On your Home Lcd, tap the Menu icon.
- Select Settings, then tap Date & Time.
- You need to uncheck the Automatic date & time. If it is set to automatic.
- Then tap on Select time zone.
- Find your preferred time zone in the option.
How to Link Duplicate Contacts on Sony Xperia Z1Duplicate contacts usually happens when you import your old contacts to your new device or when you synchronize your contacts with the other account. On your Sony Xperia Z1, you can avoid dupicate contacts and instead link these two to create a single entry. If you happen to link two contacts by mistake, you can separate them again. Heres how you can link two contacts.
1. On your devices homeLcd, tap on
.
2. Tap on
and tap the contact you want to link with another contact.
3. Press on
and tap
Link contact.4. And tap the contact whose information you want to be linked with the first one. Tap
OK to confirm. The first contact no longer appears on your contact list but is merged with the second contact.
Now if you mistakenly linked two contacts
1. Tap on
on your homeLcd and then tap on
.
2. Then tap on the linked contact you want to edit.
3. And tap on
. Tap on
Unlink contact on the list and tap on
OK to confirm.
How to Transfer Contacts from Sim Card or Memory Card to Sony Xperia Z1Contacts is very important for everyone of us. We cant connect to our friends without a contact number. If you have a new phone, saving contacts on the phone one by one is so hassle. But if you have save your contacts on a Sim Card or Memory Card, then you can transfer your contacts from your SIM Card or Memory Card to your Sony Xperia Z1.
How to transfer contacts from a SIM card to your Xperia Z1:- On your devices homeLcd, tap on the Menu icon .
- Then tap on the Person icon or Contacts.
- Press the Three Vertical Dots, and select Import contacts > SIM card.
- If you have set up a synchronization account, then you can choose to add the SIM card contacts under that account. Or you may choose to only use the contacts on your device.
- If you want to import all the contacts, tap Import all.
- If you want to select which contact to transfer, you just need to find and tap on the contact.
How to transfer contacts from a memory card to your Xperia Z1:- On your devices homeLcd, tap on the Menu icon .
- Then tap on the Person icon or Contacts.
- Press the Three Vertical Dots, and select Import contacts > SD card.
- Choose the option you preferred if you have set up a synchronization account. Whether to add the imported contacts under that account or on your device.
- If you have more than one vCard file on the SD card, there should be a list appear on the different batches of contacts. Just select the batch you want to import.
How to Import Contacts From Old Phone to New Phone (on Sony, iPhone, Samsung, HTC and Nokia)
Contacts is very important for everyone of us. We cant connect to our friends without a contact number. If you have a new phone, saving contacts on the phone one by one is so hassle. But now, theres an easy way how to transfer or import your contacts from your old phone to your new phone.
Use your PC to transfer contacts to your new phone. This process is applicable in several phone brands, including iPhone, Samsung, HTC and Nokia.
You just need an Internet Connection on your PC, your old and new phone and their own USB cable.
Then you need to install the PC Companion program. This is a free application and the installation files are already saved on your new phone. This program can also be used in updating your phone software.
Please note that if you are using the Microsoft Windows 7 operating system on your PC, make sure that the AutoPlay setting is enabled.
To check your settings:
Click Start > Control Panel, then type "autoplay" on the search box. Click the AutoPlay, and mark the check box Use AutoPlay for all media and devices.
Installing the PC Companion:
- Turn on your new Phone and connect it to your PC.
- On your new Phone, tap "Install" to install PC Companion on the PC.
- On your computer, if a pop-up window that appears notifies you about available PC Software, select Run Startme.exe.
- Then click Install to start the installation and then follow the instructions to complete the installation.
If you are not prompted with a pop-up window to install the PC Companion, you can also download the PC Companion
here.
Transferring your contacts to your new phone:
- Make sure that PC Companion is installed on your PC.
- Open the PC Companion application on your PC.
- Then click Contacts Setup and follow the instructions to transfer your contacts.
How to Screen Mirror Sony Xperia Z1 to Show the Screen on a TVThe Screen Mirroring will allow you to show the Lcd of your device on a TV or other large display without using a cable connections. It uses the Wi-Fi Direct technology that create a wireless connection between two devices. You can also use this feature to listen to music from your phone via the TVs speakers.
How to mirror the Lcd of your phone on a TV:1. First you need to turn on the Lcd mirroring function on your TV. Just follow the instructions in the User Guide of your TV.
2. From your Home Lcd, tap on the
Menu icon 3. Select on
Settings, and tap
Xperia™.
4. Choose
Screen mirroring.
5. Tap to turn on the
Screen mirroring and select a device.
Note: The TV that you want to connect with must support Lcd mirroring for the above described functionality to work. If it does not support, then you can try the
Throw feature. Go to
Settings >
Throw feature.
How to Activate Camera App and Play Tracks on a LockLcd on Sony Xperia Z1LockLcds dont normally allow users to launch any apps or even take photos. We still need to unlock our Lcds to use certain apps on our handset. But with Sony Xperia Z1, you can take photos, record videos and play tracks without unlocking the Lcd. Heres how you can enjoy this feature on your Sony Xperia Z1.
To take a photo on a lockLcd1. Activate first your Lcd by briefly pressing the power key
2. Now activ the camera app
by dragging the camera icon to the left across the Lcd.
3. And tap
to take photos or record videos without unlocking your Lcd.To play an audio on a lockLcd1. Activate first your Lcd by briefly pressing the power key
.
2. Now to display the music player controls, drag
to the right across the Lcd.
3. And tap
to play a track on a lockLcd.To pause an audio track from the lockLcd1. Activate first your Lcd by briefly pressing the power key
.
2. When the music player controls appear, tap
to pause the track.To change the currently playing audio track on a lockLcd1. Activate first your Lcd by briefly pressing the power key
.
2. Then tap
or
when the music player controls appear.
How to Share Contacts Using NFC on Sony Xperia Z1
NFC feature is a must-have for any smartphones these days. Near-field communication or NFC works similarly like bluetooth. By touching your NFC-enabled phones against each other, you can then share contacts, music and photos. Well, heres how you can easily share contacts on Sony Xperia Z1 uisng NFC feature.
1. On your device, enable content sharing in Settings.
2. Then go to Wireless and Networks.
3 And choose on More menu.
When the phone vibrates, tap the onLcd message that says "touch to beam".
How to Turn on Mobile Bravia Engine on Sony Xperia Z1
Mobile Bravia Engine is a pre-installed technology on Sony Xperia Z1 which allows you to view photos and videos in a clearer, sharper and more natural way. This technology might consume more battery but its worth it when you use it to view images in a nicer way. Heres how you can turn on Mobile Bravia Engine on Sony Xperia Z1.
1. On your devices homeLcd, tap
.
2. Then find and tap Settings.
3. Go to Display.
4. And mark the Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2 checkbox if its not marked.
Now youre ready to view those captured moments in a clearer, sharper and more natural way.
How to Add a Geotag on a Photo on Sony Xperia Z1
Adding a location to those photos somehow adds relevance and it gives you that flashback of memories when you view those nicely captured moments. Well, this feature is not new any longer since its been there online and you often use them on photo-filtered websites. But with Sony Xperia Z1, you can now add geotags on your photos right on your handset. Heres how you can add geotag on your photos.
1. Open your photo gallery on your device.
2. When youre viewing a photo, just
tap the Lcd and the
toolbars will display.
3. Now tap
to open the map Lcd.
4. Find and tap
the desired location to put the map on the photo.
5. To adjust the location of the photo, just tap the location on the map to where you want to move the photo.
6. Tap
OK when youre done and to save the geotag. You can then return to the photo viewer Lcd.
How to Hard Reset Sony Xperia Z1 Using ButtonsWe have our own reasons why we hard reset our device. Maybe we want to delete all the files and restore the device to its original state. It could also be the device may be malfunctioning or so slow and it needs to be reset.
Restoring the default settings or factory reset your Sony Xperia Z1 will delete all your existing files. It is recommended to backup your important files on your computer before attempting to reset your device.
1. If your phone is turned off, just press and hold the
Volume Up and
Volume Down buttons.
2. Then press and release the
Power button (just keep on holding the volume buttons). There should a menu will appear on your phone.
3. Press the
Volume down button to navigate to the
Recovery option. Press the
Volume Up to select (if that doesnt work, use the
Power button to select).
4. An Android logo will appear. Press the
Volume Down and
Volume Up button together and a recovery menu should appear. Use the
Volume buttons to move to the
Wipe data/Factory reset option and then press
Power to select.
5. Use the
Volume Down key to choose
Yes and press the
Power button again to select.
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