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User guide

Xperia XA1

G3121/G3123/G3125/G3112/G3116

Contents
Getting started..............................................................................	6
About this User guide.......................................................................	6
Overview...........................................................................................	6
Assembly – Single SIM......................................................................	7
Assembly – Dual SIM.........................................................................	8
Screen protection..............................................................................	9
Starting your device for the first time..............................................	9
Why do I need a Google account?...................................................	9
Device security.............................................................................	11
Making sure your device is protected.............................................	11
Screen lock.......................................................................................	11
Unlocking your device automatically..............................................	12
SIM card protection.........................................................................	12
Using multiple SIM cards.................................................................	13
Finding the IMEI number(s) of your device.....................................	13
Finding, locking or erasing a lost device .......................................	14
Using location services....................................................................	14
Learning the basics......................................................................	16
Using the touchscreen....................................................................	16
Turning the screen on or off............................................................	18
Smart backlight control...................................................................	18
Home screen...................................................................................	18
Application screen..........................................................................	20
Shortcuts for easy actions...............................................................	21
Navigating applications..................................................................	22
Widgets...........................................................................................	24
Shortcuts and folders......................................................................	24
Background and themes................................................................	25
Taking a screenshot........................................................................	26
Notifications....................................................................................	26
Icons in the status bar....................................................................	28
Applications overview....................................................................	30
Battery and maintenance............................................................	33
Charging your device......................................................................	33
Battery and power management...................................................	34
Updating your device......................................................................	35
Maintenance using a computer......................................................	37
Storage and memory......................................................................	38
Backing up and restoring content..................................................	39

Downloading applications..........................................................	43
Downloading applications from Google Play................................	43
Downloading applications from other sources..............................	43
Internet and networks................................................................	44
Browsing the web...........................................................................	44
Internet and MMS settings ............................................................	44
Wi-Fi................................................................................................	45
Sharing your mobile data connection............................................	47
Controlling data usage...................................................................	48
Selecting a SIM card for data traffic...............................................	49
Selecting mobile networks.............................................................	50
Synchronising data on your device.............................................	51
Synchronising with online accounts...............................................	51
Synchronising with Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync......................	51
Basic settings...............................................................................	53
Accessing settings..........................................................................	53
Volume, vibration and sound.........................................................	53
Silence your device with Do not disturb........................................	54
Screen settings................................................................................	55
Screen pinning................................................................................	56
Application settings........................................................................	56
Resetting your applications............................................................	58
Language settings..........................................................................	58
Date and time.................................................................................	58
Enhancing the sound output..........................................................	59
Multiple user accounts....................................................................	59
Typing text...................................................................................	62
On-screen keyboards......................................................................	62
Editing text......................................................................................	63
Auto-fill............................................................................................	63
Calling..........................................................................................	64
Making calls....................................................................................	64
Receiving calls.................................................................................	65
Forwarding calls..............................................................................	66
Blocking a number..........................................................................	67
Contacts.......................................................................................	68
Adding and editing contacts..........................................................	68
Grouping contacts..........................................................................	69
Transferring contacts......................................................................	69
Backing up contacts........................................................................	70
Messaging and chat....................................................................	72
Reading and sending messages....................................................	72

Messaging settings.........................................................................	73
Video chat.......................................................................................	73
Setting up email..............................................................................	74
Music and FM radio.....................................................................	75
Transferring music to your device..................................................	75
Listening to music...........................................................................	75
Listening to the radio......................................................................	77
Camera.........................................................................................	79
Getting to know your camera.........................................................	79
Exposure, colour and light conditions............................................	82
Setting the right focus....................................................................	85
People, selfies and smiling faces...................................................	85
Moving objects...............................................................................	86
Using camera apps.........................................................................	87
Resolution and memory.................................................................	88
Diagnosing your camera................................................................	90
Additional camera settings............................................................	90
Photos and videos in Album.......................................................	92
Viewing photos and videos............................................................	92
Album home screen menu.............................................................	93
Sharing and managing photos and videos....................................	94
Hiding photos and videos..............................................................	95
Connectivity.................................................................................	96
Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV.................	96
Connecting your device to USB accessories..................................	96
NFC (Near Field Communication)...................................................	96
Bluetooth wireless technology.......................................................	98
Smart apps and features that save you time............................	101
Google Feed...................................................................................	101
Using your device as a wallet........................................................	101
Xperia Actions................................................................................	101
Clock and Calendar....................................................................	103
Calendar.........................................................................................	103
Clock..............................................................................................	103
Accessibility...............................................................................	106
Magnification................................................................................	106
Font size........................................................................................	106
Display size....................................................................................	106
Colour correction...........................................................................	106
TalkBack.........................................................................................	106
Mono audio....................................................................................	107
Switch Access.................................................................................	107

Support and legal......................................................................	108
Support application.......................................................................	108
Restarting, resetting and repairing..............................................	108
Warranty, SAR and usage guidelines............................................	109
Legal information..........................................................................	109

Getting started

About this User guide

This is the Xperia XA1 User guide for the Android™ 8.0 software version. If you're not sure which software version your device is running, you can check it in the Settings menu.

System and application updates can present the features in your device in another way than described in this User guide. The Android version might not be affected in an update. For more information about software updates, see Updating your device on page 35.

To check the current software version of your device

•Find and tap Settings > System > About phone.

The current software version is displayed under Build number.

To find the model number of your device

•Find and tap Settings > System > About phone. The device model number is displayed under Model.

Limitations to services and features

Some of the services and features described in this User guide may not be supported in all countries or regions, or by all networks or service providers. The GSM International Emergency Number can always be used in all countries, regions, networks and by all service providers, provided that the device is connected to the mobile network. Please contact your network operator or service provider to determine the availability of any specific service or feature and whether additional access or usage fees apply.

The use of certain features and applications described in this guide may require access to the internet. You may incur data connection charges when you connect to the internet with your device. Contact your wireless service provider for more information.

Overview

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1. Charging/Notification light	11. Charger/USB Type-C™ cable port
2. Headset jack	12. Wi-Fi/GPS/Bluetooth antenna area
3. Front camera lens	13. Main camera lens
4. Second microphone	14. Flashlight
5. Ear speaker/Second loudspeaker	15. Diversity antenna
6. Proximity/Light sensor	16. Nano SIM/Memory card slot
7. Volume/Zoom key	17. NFC™ detection area
8. Power key	18. Main antenna area
9. Camera key	19. Main loudspeaker
10. Main microphone

Assembly – Single SIM

Your device only supports nano SIM cards. Single SIM devices allow you to use one SIM card and a memory card.

The nano SIM card and the memory card have separate slots. Make sure you don’t confuse the two.

For information on how to check if your device is Single SIM or Dual SIM, see

Finding the IMEI number(s) of your device on page 13.

To prevent data loss, make sure you turn off your device or unmount the memory card before you drag out the holder to remove the nano SIM card or memory card from the device.

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To insert the nano SIM card and the memory card

Do not cut your SIM card, for example using a blade or scissors, as this may damage your device.

1Using your fingernail, drag out the SIM card tray.

2Firmly place the SIM card in the correct orientation as shown in the illustration.

3Insert the memory card in the correct orientation into the memory card slot as shown in the illustration.

4Gently push the tray back into the slot until it fits into place.

Assembly – Dual SIM

Your device only supports nano SIM cards. Dual SIM devices support the use of one or two nano SIM cards and a memory card.

Dual SIM devices are not available in all markets or from all operators.

For information on how to check if your device is Single SIM or Dual SIM, see

Finding the IMEI number(s) of your device on page 13.

To prevent data loss, make sure you turn off your device or unmount the memory card before you drag out the holder to remove the nano SIM card (or cards) or memory card from the device.

To insert the nano SIM cards and the memory card

Do not cut your SIM cards, for example using a blade or scissors, as this may damage your device.

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1Using your fingernail, drag out the SIM card tray.

2Firmly place the primary SIM card (SIM 1) in the correct orientation in position

(1) as shown in the illustration.

3Firmly place the additional SIM card (SIM 2) in the correct orientation in position (2) as shown in the illustration.

4Insert the memory card in the correct orientation into the memory card slot as shown in the illustration.

5Gently push the tray back into the slot until it fits into place.

Screen protection

Before using your device, remove all protection films to enable full functionality.

Screen covers and protectors may help you protect your device against damage. We recommend you use only those screen covers intended for your Xperia device. The use of third party screen protection accessories may prevent your device from working correctly by covering sensors, lenses, speakers, or microphones and can invalidate the warranty.

Starting your device for the first time

It is recommended that you charge the battery for at least 30 minutes before starting up your device for the first time. You can still use your device while it is charging, see Charging your device on page 33.

The first time you start your device, a setup guide helps you to configure basic settings, personalise your device and sign in to your accounts, for example a Google™ account.

When you buy your device, a basic screen swipe lock is already set. This means that you have to swipe left or upwards on the screen to unlock it. You can change the security settings later and add other kinds of screen locks.

To turn on the device

Make sure to use a USB Type-C cable (provided) when charging your device. It is recommended to charge the battery for at least 30 minutes before you turn on the device for the first time.

1	Press and hold down the power key	until the device vibrates.
2	Enter your SIM card PIN when requested, then tap .
3	Wait a moment for the device to start.
	Your SIM card PIN is initially supplied by your network operator, but you can change it later
	from the Settings menu.
	To turn off the device
1	Press and hold down the power key	until the options menu opens.
2	In the options menu, tap Power off.

It may take a while for the device to shut down.

Why do I need a Google account?

Your Xperia™ device from Sony runs on the Android™ platform developed by Google. A range of Google applications and services are available on your device when you purchase it, for example, Gmail™, Google Maps™, YouTube™ and the Play Store™ application, which gives you access to the Google Play™ online store for downloading Android applications. To get the most out of these services, you need a Google account. For example, a Google account enables you to do the following:

•Download and install applications from Google Play.

•Synchronise your email, contacts and calendar using Gmail.

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•Chat with friends using the Duo™ application.

•Synchronise your browsing history and bookmarks using the Google Chrome™ web browser.

•Identify yourself as the authorised user after a software repair using Xperia™ Companion.

•Remotely find, lock or clear a lost or stolen device using the Find my device services.

For more information about Android and Google, go to http://support.google.com.

It is crucial that you remember your Google account username and password. In some situations, you may need to identify yourself for security reasons using your Google account. If you fail to give your Google username and password in such situations, your device is locked. Also, if you have more than one Google account, make sure to enter the details for the relevant account.

To set up a Google account on your device

1Find and tap Settings > Users & accounts > Add account > Google.

2Follow the on-screen instructions to create a Google account, or sign in if you already have an account.

You can also create a Google account using the setup guide when you first start your device, or go online later and create an account at https://myaccount.google.com/.

To remove a Google account

1Find and tap Settings > Users & accounts.

2Select the Google account that you want to remove.

3Tap REMOVE ACCOUNT.

4Tap REMOVE ACCOUNT again to confirm.

If you remove your Google account, any security features that are linked to your Google account will no longer be available.

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Device security

Making sure your device is protected

Your device includes security options, strongly recommended in case of loss or theft.

When using a security option to protect your device, it is crucial to remember the details provided at set up.

Screen lock

Set a secure screen lock on your device using a PIN, password, pattern or to prevent others from using your device without permission. Once the screen lock is set, it is not possible to unlock the screen or erase the content via a Factory Data Reset without providing the screen lock information.

If you add your contact information on the screen lock, for example your email, this information can be used to get your device back if you lose it.

Google account

Add a Google account so that you can use the Find my device service. In some situations, you may also need to identify yourself for security reasons using your Google account.

Find my device

Use the Find my device service to remotely locate, lock, unlock or erase the content on a lost device. After you have signed in to your Google account, Find my device is turned on by default.

SIM card lock

Lock your SIM cards with a PIN to protect your subscription against misuse. The PIN is required every time you restart your device.

IMEI number

Keep a copy of the IMEI number. If your device is stolen, some network providers can use this number to stop the device from accessing the network in your country or region.

Dual SIM devices have two IMEI numbers.

Backup

Back up the content on your device in case your device is damaged, lost or stolen. See Backing up and restoring content on page 39.

Screen lock

When the screen is locked you have to unlock it with a swipe gesture or with your personal pattern, PIN, password or fingerprint. Initially, the unprotected screen swipe is set, but it is recommended to use a more secure screen lock to protect your device.

The security level of each lock type is listed below in order of weakest to strongest:

•Swipe: no protection, but you have quick access to the Home screen.

•Pattern: draw a simple pattern with your finger to unlock your device.

•PIN: enter a numeric PIN of at least four digits to unlock your device.

•Password: enter an alpha-numeric password to unlock your device.

To configure the notifications on the lock screen, see Notifications on page 26.

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To create or change a screen lock

It is very important that you remember your screen lock when using a pattern, PIN or password. If you forget this information, it may not be possible to restore important data such as contacts and messages. See troubleshooting tips for your device at http://support.sonymobile.com.

1Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Screen lock.

2If requested, confirm your current screen lock.

3Choose an option and follow the on-screen instructions.

4When a secure screen lock is used, you can set the power button to lock the screen, set the screen lock activation time and create a lock screen message by pressing .

If you use a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync (EAS) account, the EAS security settings may limit the lock screen type to only a PIN or password. Contact your network administrator to check the implemented network security policies.

Unlocking your device automatically

The Smart Lock feature lets you set your device to unlock automatically in certain situations, for example, when connected to a Bluetooth device or carrying it with you.

The Smart Lock feature is available in most markets, countries or regions.

Go to http://www.support.google.com/ and search “smart lock” for more information about the Smart Lock feature.

To enable Smart Lock

1Set a pattern, PIN or password as a screen lock if you have not already done so.

2Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Trust agents.

3Tap the Smart Lock (Google) slider to enable the function if it is not already on.

4 Tap .

5Find and tap Smart Lock.

6Enter your pattern, PIN or password. You need to enter these credentials to change your Smart Lock settings.

7Select a Smart Lock type.

SIM card protection

You can lock and unlock each SIM card that you use in your device with a PIN. When a SIM card is locked, the subscription linked to the card is protected against misuse, meaning that you have to enter a PIN every time you start your device.

If you enter the PIN incorrectly too many times, your SIM card will get blocked. You then need to enter your PUK (Personal Unblocking Key) and a new PIN. Your PIN and PUK are supplied by your network operator.

To set up a SIM card lock

1Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > SIM card lock.

2Dual SIM users, select a SIM card.

3Tap the slider beside Lock SIM card to enable.

4Enter the SIM card PIN and tap OK. The SIM card lock is now active and you will be prompted to enter your PIN every time you restart your device.

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To change the SIM card PIN

1Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > SIM card lock.

2Dual SIM users, select a SIM card.

3Tap Change SIM PIN.

4Enter the old SIM card PIN and tap OK.

5Enter the new SIM card PIN and tap OK.

6Re-type the new SIM card PIN and tap OK.

	To unlock a blocked SIM card using the PUK code
1	Enter the PUK code and tap .
2	Enter a new PIN code and tap .
3	Re-enter the new PIN code and tap .
	If you enter an incorrect PUK code too many times, you need to contact your network
	operator to get a new SIM card.

Using multiple SIM cards

This function only applies for Dual SIM devices.

Dual SIM devices work with either one or two SIM cards inserted. You can get incoming communication to both SIM cards and select which number to place outgoing communication from. Before using multiple SIM cards, you need to enable them and select a SIM card which will handle data traffic.

You can forward calls that come in on SIM 1 to SIM 2 when SIM 1 is unreachable, and vice versa. This function is called Dual SIM reachability. You must enable it manually. See Forwarding calls on page 66.

To enable or disable the use of two SIM cards

1Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Dual SIM.

2Tap the SIM slot 1 and SIM slot 2 sliders to enable or disable the SIM cards.

To rename a SIM card

1Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Dual SIM.

2Select a SIM card and enter a new name for it.

3Tap OK.

To select which SIM card handles data traffic

1Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Dual SIM > Mobile data.

2Select the SIM card you want to use for data traffic.

For higher data speeds, select the SIM card that supports the fastest mobile network, for example, LTE.

	Finding the IMEI number(s) of your device
	Your device has one or two unique identification numbers that are referred to as
	IMEI or Product ID. You should keep a copy of this. You may require it if your device
	is stolen or when contacting support.
	Dual SIM devices only: Your device has two IMEI numbers, one for each SIM card
	slot.
	To view your IMEI number(s) using the dialpad
1	Find and tap .
2	Tap .

3Enter *#06# into the dialpad. The IMEI number(s) are displayed automatically.

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To view your IMEI number(s) on the label strip

1Drag out the nano SIM card tray.

2Drag the strip outwards using your fingernail. The strip displays the IMEI number(s).

Finding, locking or erasing a lost device

Google offers a location and security web service called Find my device. After you have signed in to a Google account, Find my device is turned on by default. If you lose your device, you can use Find my device to:

•Find and show where your device is located on a map.

•Lock your device and present a message on the lock screen.

•Unlock your device and reset it by erasing its content.

•Activate the ringer, even if the sound is turned off.

Your device must be turned on, have an internet connection and have the location service activated. The Find my device service may not be available in all countries or regions.

For additional information about Find my device, go to https://www.support.google.com/ and search for “Find my device”.

If you erased the content on your device using Find my device, you must enter the username and password for a Google account in order to use your device again. This can be any Google account which you have set up on your device as an owner. If you can’t give this information during the setup, you won’t be able to use your device at all after a reset.

To verify that your device can be found

•Go to https://www.google.com/android/find and sign in using your Google account.

Using location services

Location services allows applications such as Maps and the camera to determine your location using Wi-Fi and GPS (Global Positioning System). If you're not within clear sight to GPS satellites, your location can be determined using the Wi-Fi function. And if you're not within range of a network, your device can determine your location using your mobile network.

In order to use your device to find out where you are, you need to enable location services.

To enable or disable location services

•Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Location. Tap the slider to enable or disable location services.

You can also enable location services from Settings > Google > Location.

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To enable or disable Google Location Sharing

1Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Location.

2Tap Google Location Sharing > .

3Select the time span you want to have the function turned on and choose an option to select the contact you want to share your location with, then tap Share. You can also choose the way to share your location by tapping More.

You can also keep track of your location history under Google Location History.

Improving GPS accuracy

The first time you use the GPS function in your device, it can take a few minutes for your location to be found. To help the search, make sure you have a clear view of the sky. Stand still and don't cover the GPS antenna (the highlighted area in the image). GPS signals can pass through clouds and plastic, but not through most solid objects such as buildings and mountains. If your location isn't found after a few minutes, move to another location.

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Learning the basics

Using the touchscreen

Tapping

•Open or select an item.

•Mark or unmark a checkbox or option.

•Enter text using the on-screen keyboard.

Touching and holding

•Move an item.

•Activate an item-specific menu.

•Activate selection mode, for example, to select several items from a list.

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Pinching in and out

•Pinch in and out on web pages, photos and maps, and when you’re taking photos or shooting videos.

Swiping and scrolling

•Scroll up or down a list.

•Swipe left or right, for example, between Home screen panes.

•Swipe left or right to reveal more options.

Flicking

•Scroll quickly, for example, in a list or on a web page. You can stop the scrolling movement by tapping the screen.

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Turning the screen on or off

When your device is on and left idle for a set period of time, the screen dims and turns off to save battery power. You can change how long your screen stays active before it turns off.

When your screen is turned off, your device can be locked or unlocked, depending on your screen lock setting. See Screen lock on page 11.

To turn the screen on or off

•Brieﬂy press the power key .

To adjust the idle time before the screen turns off

1Find and tap Settings > Display > Sleep.

2Select an option.

Smart backlight control

The smart backlight control keeps the screen on as long as the device is held in your hand. Once you put down the device, the screen turns off according to your sleep setting.

To enable or disable the Smart backlight control function

1Find and tap Settings > Display > Smart backlight control.

2Tap the slider to enable or disable the function.

Home screen

The Home screen is the starting point for using your device. It's similar to the desktop on a computer screen. The number of Home screen panes is represented by a series of dots at the lower part of the Home screen. The highlighted dot shows the pane that is currently displayed.

If Google Assistant is enabled, the Home screen icon appears as in the navigation bar.

Home screen overview

1Welcome to Xperia widget — Tap to open the widget and select a task such as copying content from your old device or setting up Xperia services

2Dots — Represents the number of Home screen panes

To go to the Home screen

•Press .

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To browse the Home screen

Home screen panes

You can add new panes to your Home screen (up to a maximum of twenty panes) and delete panes. You can also set the pane that you want to use as the main Home screen pane.

To set a pane as the main Home screen pane

1Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.

2Flick left or right to browse to the pane that you want to set as your main Home screen pane, then tap .

When Google Feed is enabled, the left-most pane is reserved for this service and the main Home screen pane cannot be changed. For more information, see Google Feed on

page 101.

To add a pane to your Home screen

1Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.

2To browse the panes, ﬂick all the way to the right or left, then tap .

When Google Feed is enabled, the left-most pane is reserved for this service and additional panes cannot be added to the left. For more information, see Google Feed on page 101.

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To delete a pane from your Home screen

1Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.

2Flick left or right to browse to the pane that you want to delete, then tap on the top right corner of the pane.

	Home screen settings
	You can use the Settings shortcut to adjust some basic Home screen settings. For
	example, you can adjust the size of icons on your Home screen.
	To disable or uninstall an application from the Home screen
	Disabling a pre-installed app deletes all data, but the app can be enabled again from
	Settings > Apps & notifications > App info. Only downloaded apps can be fully uninstalled.
1	Touch and hold the application you want to disable or uninstall. If it can be
	disabled or uninstalled an appears.
2	Tap > Disable if the app came pre-installed on your device or tap > OK
	if the app was downloaded and you would like to uninstall it.

To adjust the grid size of the screen

1Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.

2Tap Grid, then select a size.

3Tap APPLY.

	To adjust the size of icons on your Home screen
1	Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device
	vibrates, then tap .
2	Tap Icon size, then select an option.

Application screen

The Application screen, which you open from the Home screen, contains the applications that come pre-installed on your device as well as applications that you download.

	To view all applications on the Application screen
1	Tap .
2	Flick left or right on the Application screen.

You can also search for recently viewed apps by swiping left from the Application screen.

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	To enable or disable the recommended apps listings
1	Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen, then tap .
2	Tap the App recommendations slider.

To open an application from the Application screen

•When the Application screen is open, ﬂick left or right to find the application, and then tap the application.

To search for an application from the Application screen

1When the Application screen is open, tap Search applications.

2Enter the name of the application that you want to search for.

You can also search for applications by swiping right from the Application screen.

To arrange applications on the Application screen

1 When the Application screen is open, tap .

2 Tap Sort apps, then select an option.

To add an application shortcut to the Home screen

1 On the Application screen, touch and hold an application icon until the device vibrates, then drag the icon to the top of the screen. The Home screen opens.

2 Drag the icon to the desired location on the Home screen, then release it.

To move an application on the Application screen

1When the Application screen is open, tap .

2Make sure that Own order is selected under Sort apps.

3Touch and hold the application until the device vibrates, then drag it to the new location.

Shortcuts for easy actions

You can access shortcuts directly from your app icons to uninstall downloaded apps or reveal more quick options. For example, long press the Calendar icon to create a new event or set a reminder. All apps have a shortcut to App info, where you can adjust notification settings and permissions. You can go to App info by tapping .

To use shortcuts for easy actions

1 Long press the desired app icon on your Home or Application screen.

2 Select from the options that appear. For example, tap to go to App info, or tap to disable or uninstall the application.

If an icon is not shown, tap for more options.

To disable or uninstall an application from the Application screen

Whether an app can be uninstalled or disabled depends on the app, and if it was preinstalled on your device or downloaded. Downloaded apps can be uninstalled. Pre-installed apps cannot be uninstalled, only disabled if the app supports this. If you disable a preinstalled app, you can enable it again under Settings > Apps & notifications > App info.

1	Touch and hold the application you want to disable or uninstall. If it can be
	disabled or uninstalled an		appears.
2	Tap	> Disable if the app came pre-installed on your device or tap > OK
	if the app was downloaded and you would like to uninstall it.
	If an	icon is not shown, tap	for more options.

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Navigating applications

You can navigate between applications using the navigation keys and the recently used applications window, which lets you switch easily between all recently used applications. The navigation keys are the Back key, the Home key, and the Recent apps key. You can also pop open two applications on the screen at once using the split screen mode, if the application supports multi-window function. Some applications get closed when you press the Home key to exit while others are paused or continue to run in the background. If an application is paused or running in the background, you can continue where you left off the next time you open the application.

Navigating applications overview

1Clear all – Close all the recently used applications

2Recently used applications window – Open a recently used application

3Recent apps key – Open the recently used applications window and the favourites bar

4Home key – Exit an application and go back to the Home screen

5Back key – Go back to the previous screen within an application or close the application

To open the recently used applications window

•Press .

To quickly switch between recently used applications

•Quickly press twice.

To close all the recently used applications

•Press and then tap CLEAR ALL.

To open a menu in an application

•While using an application, tap or .

A menu is not available in all applications.

Split screen mode

Split screen mode enables you to view two applications at once, for example, if you want to view your email inbox and a web browser at the same time.

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Split screen overview

1Application 1

2Split screen border – Drag to resize windows

3Application 2

4Split screen key – Select a recently used application

5Home key – Go back to the Home screen

6Back key – Go back to the previous screen within an application or close the application

Not all applications support split screen mode.

To use split screen mode

1Make sure that the two applications that you want to use in split screen mode are open and running in the background.

2Open the application that you would like to use in split screen mode, then

tap and hold . The application will be assigned to the first part of the split screen.

3Select the second desired application from the thumbnail list.

4If you want to resize the split screen windows, drag the split screen border in the centre.

5 To exit split screen mode, tap and hold while the split screen windows are displayed.

One-handed operations

You can activate the one-handed operation mode to use your device with one hand.

To enable or disable one-handed operations

1Find and tap Settings > One-handed operations.

2Tap the Resize screen slider to enable or disable the function.

3 Tap , then drag your thumb from the right corner to the center of the screen.

Tap the Optimised apps slider to customize the options for One-handed operations.

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To adjust the position of the screen

1 To move the screen to the left side or to the right side, tap or accordingly.

2To move the screen upwards or downwards, drag the horizontal stripes at the edge of the resized screen.

3To resize the screen, drag the three diagonal stripes at the edge of the resized screen.

To return to full screen mode, tap .

Widgets

Widgets are small applications that you can use directly on your Home screen. They also function as shortcuts. For example, the Weather widget allows you to see basic weather information directly on your Home screen. When you tap the widget, the full Weather application opens. You can download additional widgets from Google Play.

To add a widget to the Home screen

1Touch and hold any empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates, then tap Widgets.

2Find and tap the widget that you want to add.

To resize a widget

1Touch and hold a widget until the device vibrates, then release it.

2If the widget can be resized, the Resize option appears. For example, the Calendar widget is one that can be resized.

3Tap Resize and drag the dots to shrink or expand the widget.

4To confirm the new size, tap anywhere on the Home screen.

To move a widget

•Touch and hold the widget until the device vibrates, then drag it to the new location.

To remove a widget

•Touch and hold the widget until the device vibrates, then drag it to Remove from home screen.

Shortcuts and folders

Use shortcuts and folders to manage your applications and keep your Home screen tidy.

Shortcuts and folders overview

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1Access an application using a shortcut

2Access a folder containing applications

To add an application shortcut to your Home screen

1Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.

2In the customisation menu, tap Widgets > Shortcuts.

3Scroll through the list and select an application. The selected application gets added to the Home screen.

To move an item on the Home screen

•Touch and hold the item until the device vibrates, then drag the item to the new location.

To remove an item from the Home screen

•Touch and hold the item until the device vibrates, then drag the item to

Remove from home screen on the top of the screen.

To create a folder on the Home screen

•Touch and hold an application icon or a shortcut until the device vibrates, then drag and drop it on top of another application icon or shortcut.

To add items to a folder on the Home screen

•Touch and hold an item until the device vibrates, then drag the item to the folder.

To rename a folder on the Home screen

1Tap the folder to open it.

2Tap the folder's title bar to show the Folder name field.

3Enter the new folder name and tap DONE.

Background and themes

Your device comes with a default background, but you can adapt the Home screen and lock screen to your own style using wallpapers and themes featuring different colours and patterns.

A wallpaper may be used without changing any of the other elements of your Home screen and lock screen. Live wallpapers add visual effects to your interactions with the touchscreen, letting the display change dynamically.

Themes can include a wallpaper, a screensaver, title bars, and a sound scheme that all fit together to create a unique look and feel for your device.

To change your wallpaper

1Touch and hold any empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.

2Tap Wallpapers.

3To set the same wallpaper for the Lock and Home screens, select the wallpaper and tap APPLY. To set different wallpapers, first tap the Lock or Home screen preview. Choose a wallpaper for that screen and tap SELECT >

APPLY.

You can also use a photo as your wallpaper. Instead of selecting a wallpaper from the options shown, tap Photos. Choose a photo and tap SELECT > APPLY.

To set a theme

1Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.

2Tap Themes.

3Choose an option:

•To use an existing theme, select the theme, then tap APPLY THEME.

•To download a new theme, tap GET MORE THEMES.

When you change a theme, the background also changes in some applications.

	Taking a screenshot
	You can capture still images of any screen on your device as a screenshot.
	Screenshots you take are automatically saved in the Album application.
	To take a screenshot
1	Long press the power key until a prompt window appears.
2	Tap .

You can also take a screenshot by pressing and holding the power key and volume down key at the same time.

To view your screenshot

1Double-tap the status bar to display the Notification panel.

2Tap the screenshot.

Notifications

Notifications inform you of events such as new messages and calendar notifications as well as activities in progress such as file downloads. Notifications appear in the following places:

•The status bar

•The notification panel

•The lock screen

•The app icon

To open or close the Notification panel

1To open the Notification panel, drag the status bar downwards, or simply double-tap it.

2To close the Notification panel, drag or ﬂick the panel upwards.

After opening the Notification panel, you can access the Quick settings panel by dragging the status bar down again.

To take action on a notification in the Notification panel

•Tap the notification.

You can directly reply to chat or email messages in the Notification panel.

To dismiss a notification from the Notification panel

•Swipe the notification left or right.

Not all notifications can be dismissed.

To snooze a notification, drag the notification slowly to the side and tap . Notifications can be snoozed for 15, 30 minutes or 1 or 2 hours.

To expand a notification on the Notification panel

• Tap to expand and view more information about the notification without opening the app.

Not all notifications are expandable.

To clear all notifications from the Notification panel

•Tap CLEAR ALL.

If there is a long list of notifications, scroll down to find the CLEAR ALL button.

To take action on a notification from the lock screen

•Double-tap the notification.

To dismiss a notification from the lock screen

•Swipe the notification left or right.

To expand a notification on the lock screen

•Drag the notification downwards.

Not all notifications are expandable.

Notification display options on the lock screen

Don't show	You won't get any notifications on the lock screen.
notifications at all
Show all	Get all notifications on the lock screen. When you have this setting turned on,
notification	keep in mind that all content (including the content of incoming emails and chat
content	messages) will be visible on your lock screen unless you designate the relevant
	apps as Hide sensitive content in the Apps & notifications settings menu.
Hide sensitive	You must have a PIN, password, or pattern set up as your screen lock in order
notification	for this setting to be available. Contents hidden is displayed on the lock screen
content	when sensitive notifications arrive. For example, you'll get a notification for an
	incoming email or chat, but the content won't be visible on your lock screen.

To select the notifications to display on the lock screen

1Find and tap Settings > Apps & notifications > Configure notifications.

2Tap On the lock screen.

3Select an option.

You can keep notifications on the lock screen until you swipe to dismiss them. To enable this feature, tap the Keep notifications on lock screen slider.

Setting the notification level for an app

Allow notification dot	Show notification dots.
Allow sound	Allow all notifications from the selected app.
On the lock screen	Show or hide all notification content on the lock screen.
Interrupts in Priority only	Receive notifications from this app even when Do not disturb is set to
	Priority only.

You can set notification channels to categorise notification levels. Long press a notification to change the notification categories.

To set the notification level for an app

1Find and tap Settings > Apps & notifications > App info.

2Select the desired app, then tap App notifications.

3Tap the sliders to adjust notification settings as desired.

Notification light

The notification light informs you about battery status and some other events. For example, a ﬂashing white light means there is a new message or a missed call. The notification light is enabled by default but can be disabled manually.

When the notification light is disabled, it only lights up when there is a battery status warning, for example, when the battery level goes below 15 percent.

To enable or disable the notification light

1Find and tap Settings > Apps & notifications > Configure notifications.

2Tap the slider beside Blink light to enable or disable the function.

Icons in the status bar

Status icons

No SIM card

Signal strength

No signal

Roaming

Sending and downloading LTE data

Sending and downloading GPRS data

Sending and downloading EDGE data

Sending and downloading 3G data

Sony G3123, G3125, G3112, G3116 Operating Instructions

Sending and downloading HSPA+ data

Mobile data is disabled

A Wi-Fi connection is enabled and data is being transmitted

A Wi-Fi connection is enabled but there is no internet connection.

This icon also appears when you are trying to connect to a secured Wi-Fi or captive portal network. After a successful login, the cross mark disappears.

If Google is blocked in your area, the cross mark may appear even when the device is connected to a Wi-Fi network and there is a working internet connection.

Battery status

The battery is charging

Airplane mode is activated

The Bluetooth function is activated

The microphone is muted

The speakerphone is on

Do not disturb mode is activated

Vibrate mode

An alarm is set

GPS is activated

Synchronisation is ongoing

Problem with sign-in or synchronisation

Depending on your service provider, network or region, the functions or services represented by some icons in this list may not be available.

To manage status bar icons

1Find and tap Settings > Display > System icons.

2Mark the checkboxes for the system icons that you want to appear in the status bar.

Notification icons

New text message or multimedia message

Ongoing call

Missed call

Call on hold

Single SIM device: Call forwarding is turned on

Dual SIM device: Call forwarding is turned on

New voicemail message

New email message

Downloading data

Uploading data

Mobile data is disabled

Perform a basic setup of your device A software update is available System updates are available Downloading system updates

Tap to install the downloaded system updates STAMINA mode is activated

Ultra STAMINA mode is activated Screenshot captured

Video chat with friends using the Duo™ application A song is playing

The device is connected to a computer via a USB cable

Internal storage is 75% full — tap to transfer data to a memory card Warning

More undisplayed notifications

Not all icons that may appear on your device are listed here. This list is for reference purposes only, and changes may be made without notice.

To block an application from sending notifications

1Find and tap Settings > Apps & notifications > Configure notifications > Notifications.

2Select an application.

3Tap the slider beside On to block application notifications.

Applications overview

Use the Album application to manage, view and edit your photos and videos.

Use the Amazon Shopping application to browse, search and buy thousands of products right from your device.

Use the AVG Protection PRO application to protect your device against viruses, malware, spyware, phishing attempts and online exploitation.

Use the Calculator application to perform basic calculations.

Use the Calendar application to keep track of events and manage your appointments.

Use the Camera to take photos and record video clips.

Use the Chrome web browser to navigate and view web pages, text and images, and manage bookmarks.

Use the Clock application to set various alarms and timers.

Use the Contacts application to manage phone numbers, email addresses and other contact information.

Use the Google Docs application to create, edit and collaborate with others on documents.

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Sony G3123, G3125, G3112, G3116 Operating Instructions

Contents

Getting started

About this User guide

Overview

Assembly – Single SIM

Assembly – Dual SIM

Screen protection

Starting your device for the first time

Why do I need a Google account?

Device security

Making sure your device is protected

Screen lock

Unlocking your device automatically

SIM card protection

Using multiple SIM cards

Finding the IMEI number(s) of your device

Finding, locking or erasing a lost device

Using location services

Learning the basics

Using the touchscreen

Turning the screen on or off

Smart backlight control

Home screen

Application screen

Shortcuts for easy actions

Navigating applications

Widgets

Shortcuts and folders

Background and themes

Taking a screenshot

Notifications

Icons in the status bar

Applications overview