To perform a backup is to make your data safer. How is it necessary? One can never predicate which day is the day when he loses his valuable files. There are always some guy getting their phone stolen or broken and it might be you who are in this situation. Anyway, it is better backing up your Sony Xperia Phone so that you can easily restore the lost data one day in the future. We offer two applications — Sony PC Companion and Mobile Transfer to make things easier for you. They are both outstanding software that can be used for communication between Sony handsets and computers. So, if you have an Xperia phone, say a Z2, do not hesitate to try them.This article consists of two parts:
Part One: Backup and Restore Sony Xperia Data with Sony PC Companion
Sony PC Companion is a tool and application package provided by the Sony Company. With it, you can update device software, backup the phone, transfer content from an iPhone to an Xperia phone, and so on.Back up Your Sony PhoneStep 1.Install Sony PC Companion and Plug your Sony Device to PCClick the hyperlink above and have the program downloaded. After installment, open it by double-clicking. And then, connect your handset to the computer via a USB cable.Step 2.Download the "Backup & Restore" ModuleFind "Backup & Restore" and click to have it downloaded. You can see a progress bar. Next, press "Start" at the bottom.
You can then see this interface. The phone is on the left while the computer is on the right. Tap "Backup" to proceed to the next step.
Step 3.Select Sony File Types and Do a BackupTick the items that you want to save. There are in total eight kinds. And if you want to store other things, please check "Manual selection" and press "Next".
In the phrase of "Preparation", you can choose where the files will be stored after the program retrieves system information. When backup is done, you will be informed with this window.
Recover Xperia FilesStep 1.Click the Button "Restore"Enter "Backup & Restore". Select the former backup file in the box at the bottom and press "Restore".Also, you need to tick the kinds of file that you want to get back. Let's take "Text messages" for example. Click "Next".Step 2.Waiting for the Process to EndThe software will remind you the memory left after you retrieve the information. Press "Next" to continue.
Now, your handset is being restored. When it is finished, you need to disconnect the USB cable and restart the device to apply all data.
Part Two: Backup Sony Xperia Phones and Retrieve Lost Files with Mobile Transfer
Mobile Transfer is a multi-functional application which allows you to transfer data between two phones or tablets, save the content in the device and undelete them.Perform a BackupStep 1.Install Mobile TransferClick the button to download this software and set it up. When you have launched Mobile Transfer, connect the the device to PC. 
See the window below? Click “Back Up Your Phone” and you will come to the next step.
Step 2.Select Kinds of Data and Save them on PCYour handset will be placed on the left side, meaning it is the "Source" from which the data come. Check the corresponding box to choose types. (The numbers are shown behind the names.) Then, press "Start Copy". And before you know it, the process will be over.
Recover Deleted ContentStep 1.Choose to Restore from "MobileTrans" BackupOn the home screen, you can place the arrow on the section "Restore From Backups". There are six options. Click the first one "MobileTrans".Step 2.Select Backup FilesYour backup history will be listed as the following. Tick the most updated one. (You can tell by the time under the name.) And if your file is not here, press "Add backup file" to show more. Next, check the to-be-recovered items and click "Start Copy". Wait until it is done.
Comparison between Sony PC Companion and Mobile Transfer: The former offers more choices—bookmarks, settings, folders and so on, but sometimes it gets "freezing"; the later allows you to work on apps and is more efficient. You can try both and then decide which one you like.
There is no need to explain the importance of saving your phone numbers on a Sony Xperia Z1. It is possible that everyone knows how to transfer the information to the internal storage or a SIM card. Sony users are even allowed to do it with an online synchronization tool such as Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync. But do you have any idea how those data can be copied to PC? If you don’t, read more and you will know. Two tools are introduced in this article — Sony PC Companion and Mobile Transfer.You’ve probably heard of Sony PC Companion. Yet, there should be more options. Try and decide which one suits you most.
Part One: Backup Sony Xperia Contacts with Sony PC Companion
Sony PC Companion is an application with which you can connect the Smartphone to PC. No USB Drivers are needed. You can use it to manage files, backup and restore your devices, and so on.Step 1.Plug the Sony Phone inYou need to have the software installed. And then connect your phone to the computer. Click the module "Backup & Restore". If this is the first time you use this, the application will have it downloaded. After that, press "Start".Step 2.Select Xperia Contacts and Back Them upYou will then see this interface. Click the button "Backup" in the middle. (You can tap "Settings", and decide how long a backup should be created.)Next, on the pop-up window, the to-be-backed-up items need to be selected. Tick "Contacts & call log" only and press "Next" on the bottom right. (More information about the content can be seen by clicking the link in blue color.)After the phrase of "Preparation", this window will show up, meaning that file saving is in process. And finally, the items you choose are to be displayed. Click "OK" to finish.
Part Two: Save Sony Contacts on PC with Mobile Transfer
Mobile Transfer can also be used to backup smartphones. But, it is more powerful than that. This application allows users to seamlessly copy data between phones, or between phones and computers. Download it by clicking the buttons.
Step 1.Connect Your Sony Xperia device to PCInstall Mobile Transfer and open it. On the colorful interface, four functions are offered. Now, click the section "Back Up Your Phone" in light blue. (If you can not get the handset connected, do it with another cable or computer.)Step 2.Store Sony ContactsAlso, you are allowed to choose file types. The software will scan for the data automatically. After that, tick "Contacts" and press the blue button "Start Copy".Wait until this box pops up. And click "OK" to finish.
We can see that both parts are very easy to handle. Only a few clicks are needed. Leave us comments if you don’t understand the details of the steps.
"Is there any way to transfer my messages to the computer? My phone is getting slower and slower, and I think that it is because the amount of space is being used up by these files. I've heard that some apps may help. But, unfortunately, my Sony Xperia Z did not come with a Google Play Store."Well, there are some ways for you to backup SMS from a Sony Xperia phone. If you can not do it on the device, try moving your data to PC. It is also quite simple. You just need to follow this guide and will certainly make it. The first thing you need to do is downloading Sony PC Companion or Mobile Transfer. (Many Sony users have used Sony PC Companion. If you are the one, click the link below and skip to Part Two.)
Part One: Save Text Messages on Sony Xperia Phones with Sony PC Companion
Sony PC Companion is a collection of tools with which you can backup and restore your device, update software, moving content from old phone to a new one, and so on.Step 1.Download and set up Sony PC CompanionWhen you open the software, several modules are displayed. Find "Backup & Restore" and click it. The first time you use it, the application will have this tool downloaded. Then, press "Start" at the bottom.Step 2.Choose "Backup" and Copy the SMSYou will see this interface. The Sony phone is on the left side and the computer right. If you have ever done a backup, the history is going to be listed in the box. Tap "Backup".Next, you need to select which kinds of data are to be saved. In the second place on the left, we can see "Text messages". Tick off the others unless you want them backed up too. (The details about the to-be-backed-up content can be seen by clicking the link, "More information about contents that will be backed up".) Now, press the button "Next".When in the phrase of "Preparation", as you can see on the top of the window, you can change the name of the backup and choose the file folder where it is going to be stored. Click "Next" and you will see this.When it is over, the items will be shown in this way. Click "OK".
Part Two: Do a Backup of Sony SMS with Mobile Transfer
Mobile Transfer is a well-known application for data transfer. It can be used to copy file from phone to phone, from phone to computer and from computer to phone.Step 1.Install Mobile Transfer and Plug the Sony Device inClick the button to download the version for Windows or Mac. And then have it installed on your PC.Open it and then connect your phone to the computer. The handset will be detected automatically. Next, click "Back Up Your Phone".Step 2.Transfer Xperia Text Messages after Choosing itThe name of your phone will be shown on the left. There are seven items for your choice. Check the second one, "Text messages" and press the button "Start Copy". Wait for a while until it is done.Well, this is the end of the article. How do you like them?
If you simply want to transfer the files to your memory card, here is a guide you can follow:1) Click "Menu" > "Organizer" > "File Manager"2) Select the tab "In phone" and open a folder where the media files are.3) Tap "Options" > "Mark" > "Mark all"4) Select "Options" > "Manage file" > "Copy" > "Memory card"5) Choose a destination folder and tap "Paste".But, if you want to backup Sony Xperia media files to a computer, two ways are provided in this article—both are extremely easy to handle. There are two steps for each method. Please read for more details. And before that, download Sony PC Companion and Mobile Transfer first. You are going to need them.
Part One: Save Media Files on a Sony Phone with Sony PC Companion
Sony PC Companion contains several modules, of which "Backup & Restore" is the most frequently used one. It is quite convenient to save the content with a few clicks.Step 1.Connect the Sony Handset after InstallmentThis software is available at the Sony website. Click the hyperlink above and have it downloaded. The next move is to install Sony PC Companion. After that, launch it and plug your device in via a USB cord. You will see this window. Find "Backup & Restore" and click it. The first time you use the module, the application will download it. After that, press "Start" to continue.Step 2.Select Sony Media Files and Save ThemOn the interface below, tap "Backup" in the middle. (You can also click "Setting" on the upper right corner and set the time interval between two backups. For example, you can make the software copy your files every other week.)And then, you will choose what kind of file is to be backed up. Tick "Music" and "Videos". Next, click on the button "Next" After that, you are allowed to change the name of the backup file and the folder. If you have no intention to do that, skip to the next move. Then, the content will be saved.Press "OK" at the end. (The types that you choose are going to be listed in the "Summary of the content backed up".)
Part Two: Backup Sony Audios and Videos with Mobile Transfer
Mobile Transfer makes data transfer easier between two Smartphones, or between a handset and a computer. It is also good choice when you need to backup the Sony media files.Step 1.Have Mobile Transfer Download and Plug the Phone inClick one of the buttons below to have a right version for your system. (Choose the left one if you are now using Windows; and the right one is for Mac.) After this is done, set up the software so that you can run it. Then, you need to connect the handset to PC.Step 2.Transfer Sony Data to PCYou will now see this window. The phone is on the left while the computer is on the right. The existing files are to be scanned automatically. After that, tick "Music" and "Videos". Click "Start Copy". And you need to wait for a moment until the software says "All selected files are backed up completely."Hope you can make it and restore the very Android files when necessary. If you have questions concerning these two applications, Sony PC Companion and Mobile Transfer, leave us comments please.
