Sony Xperia Companion aka Sony Xperia PC Suite is a useful tool for Xperia devices. It lets you fix or repair software-related issues on your Sony Xperia smartphone and tablet without visiting service centers. The Xperia Companion, also known as the Software Repair tool for Xperia phones is available for both platforms, Windows and Mac.
The Xperia Companion tool or Sony PC Suite, which used to have so many functions like backup, restore, transfer, browse, music, and photo, now only works for repairing Sony Xperia phones. However, the tool supports all new devices, including the Xperia 1 VI, Xperia 10 VI, Xperia 5 V, Xperia 1 V, Xperia 10 V, Xperia 5 IV, Xperia 1 IV, Xperia 10 IV, and other devices.
Download Sony Xperia Companion (Windows and Mac)
If your Sony Xperia phone’s software isn’t working as expected or not at all, you can use the official Xperia Companion tool to repair the device. You can download the latest version of the Xperia Companion tool for Windows and Mac from the links provided below.
File Info:
- File Name: Xperia Companion
- File Size: ~110MB
- Platform: Windows OS and macOS
How to Install Sony Xperia Companion Tool
Once you’ve downloaded the correct PC Suite version for your OS, you can proceed with the installation process. If you need help with the installation, you can follow the guide below.
System Requirements
- Internet broadband connection
- 5 GB free hard disk space
- 1 available USB port and a USB cable
- Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit) or Windows 11 (64-bit), macOS 13 or later
Windows
- Download the tool on your Windows PC.
- Double-click on the executable file and follow the on-screen instructions.
- Once installed, you can start using the tool.
Mac
- Download the DMG file on your Mac or transfer it to your Mac.
- Double click on the file, then slide the Xperia Companion icon to the Applications folder.
- Once installed, you can open it from the Launchpad.
How to use Sony Xperia Companion (PC Suite)
The Sony Xperia Companion tool has a simple user interface that makes it easy to use. If you have a Sony Xperia device that needs software-related repairs, you can easily use the Xperia Companion.
- Open the Sony Xperia Companion tool on your PC.
- Click on the Xperia phone or tablet option.
- Now, make sure you know your Google Account details and have taken a backup of your data.
- Turn off your Xperia device and wait for 5 seconds. Then press and hold the Volume down button on your phone.
- While holding the button, connect your phone to the PC using the USB cable.
- The tool will now detect your device, and it will show your device status.
- In the Repair section, you can choose to repair your phone, but make sure you have a backup of your data, as the process will reset your device.
- Once the repair is done, you can restart your phone. Set up the phone and enjoy.
The Sony Xperia Companion tool is quite useful and easy to use. General users can also use the tool without any problems. Although the tool now supports only one function, it remains useful as you don’t have to visit service centers for software-related issues. It would have been even better if the tool had backup, restore, transfer, browse, music, and photo functions like earlier.
What tool are you using for your Sony Xperia device? Let us know your experience in the comments.
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