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User guide Xperia XA1 Ultra G3221/G3223/G3212/G3226 - Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 2
themes 26 Taking a screenshot 26 Notifications 26 Icons in the status bar 29 Applications overview 31 Battery and Maintenance 33 Charging your device 33 Battery and power management 34 Updating your device 36 Maintenance Using a Computer 37 Storage and memory 38 Backing Up and Restoring - Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 3
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 - Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 4
94 Hiding photos and videos 95 Connectivity 96 Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV 96 Connecting Your wallet 101 Xperia Actions 101 Clock and Calendar 103 Calendar 103 Clock 103 Accessibility 106 Magnification 106 Font size 106 Display Size 106 Color correction - Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 5
Support and Legal 108 Support application 108 Restarting, Resetting, and Repairing 108 Warranty, SAR, and usage guidelines 109 Legal information 109 5 - Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 6
Getting started About this User guide This is the Xperia XA1 Ultra 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 - Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 7
Overview 7 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use. - Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 8
Main microphone 12. Loudspeaker 13. Charger/USB Type-C™ cable port 14. Wi-Fi/GPS/Bluetooth antenna area 15. Main camera lens 16. Main flash 17. NFC™ detection area 18. Nano SIM/memory card slot 19. Main antenna area Assembly - Single SIM Your device only supports nano SIM cards. Single SIM devices - Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 9
or Dual SIM 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 - Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 10
charging your device. It is recommended that you charge the battery Xperia™ device from Sony runs on the Android™ platform developed by Google. A range of Google applications and services Google. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to create a Google account, using the setup guide when you first start - Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 11
. Find my device Use the Find my device service to remotely locate, lock, unlock, or erase 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 - Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 12
and messages. See troubleshooting tips for your device at http://support.sonymobile.com. 1 Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Screen lock. 2 If requested, confirm your current screen lock. 3 Choose an option and follow the on-screen instructions. 4 When a secure screen lock is used - Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 13
Settings > Lock screen & security > SIM card lock. 2 Dual SIM users, select vice versa. This function is called Dual SIM reachability. You must enable it manually. See Forwarding calls on the 66 it if your device is stolen or when contacting support. Dual SIM devices only: Your device has two IMEI - Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 14
. 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 to https://www.google.com/android/find and sign in using your Google account. Using location services Location services allows applications such as Maps - Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 15
services. You can also enable location services from Settings > Google > Location. To enable or disable Google Location Sharing 1 Find and tap Settings > Lock screen 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 - Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 16
• 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. 16 This is an internet version of this - Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 17
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 in a list. • Swipe left or right, for example, between Homescreen panes. • Swipe left or right to reveal more options. 17 This is an - Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 18
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 the screen turns off 1 Find and tap Settings > Display > Sleep. 2 Select an option. Smart backlight control The smart backlight control keeps the screen on as - Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 19
displayed. If Google Assistant is enabled, the Homescreen icon appears as in the navigation bar. Homescreen overview 1 Welcome to Xperia setting up Xperia services 2 Dots - Represents the number of Homescreen panes To go to the Home screen • Press . To browse the Home screen Homescreen panes - Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 20
Google Feed is enabled, the left-most pane is reserved for this service and the main Homescreen pane cannot be changed. For more information, size of the screen 1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen until the device vibrates. 2 Tap Grid, then select a size. 3 Tap APPLY. To adjust the size - Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 21
Touch and hold an empty area on your Homescreen, 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 - Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 22
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 - Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 23
key - Select a recently used application 5 Home key - Go back to the Home screen 6 Back key - Go back to the previous screen within an application or close the application Not all applications support split screen mode. 23 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use - Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 24
screen windows, drag the split screen border in the center. 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 . 4 To confirm the new size, tap anywhere on the Home screen. To Move a Widget • - Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 25
the list and select an application. The selected application gets added to the Home screen. To Move an Item on the Homescreen • Touch and hold the item until and then drag the item to the folder. To rename a folder on the Home screen 1 Tap the folder to open it. 2 Tap the folder's title bar to show - Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 26
To change your wallpaper 1 Touch and hold any empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates. 2 Tap Wallpapers. 3 To set the same wallpaper for To view your screenshot 1 Double-tap the status bar to display the Notification panel. 2 Tap the screenshot. Notifications Notifications inform - Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 27
To open or close the Notification panel 1 To open the Notification panel, drag the status bar downward, or simply double-tap it. 2 To close the Notification panel, drag or flick the panel upward. After opening the Notification panel, you can access the Quick Settings panel by dragging the status bar - Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 28
set up as your screen lock in order notification content for this setting to be available. Contents hidden is displayed on the lockscreen when be disabled manually. When the notification light is disabled, it only lights up when there is a battery status warning, such as when the battery level - Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 29
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 Synchronization is ongoing Problem with sign-in or synchronization Depending - Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 30
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 - Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 31
photos and videos. Use the Amazon Shopping application to browse, search, and get exclusive access to unique content available only with Xperia devices. View your current location, find other locations, Make phone calls by dialing the number manually or by using the smart dial function. 31 This is - Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 32
presentations. Use the Support application to access user support on your device. For example, you can access the User guide and troubleshooting information, plus be included on your device or may not be supported by all carriers or service providers in all areas. 32 This is an internet version of this - Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 33
Battery and Maintenance Charging your device Always use an original Sony charger and USB Type-C cable intended for your specific Xperia model. Other chargers and cables may increase charging time, not charge at all, or may even damage your device. Make sure all USB ports and connectors are - Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 34
application and review its battery consumption under Battery. General usage tips to improve battery performance The following tips can help you improve battery performance: • Lower the screen brightness level, see Screen settings on page 55. • Turn off Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and location services when you - Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 35
screen is changed and appears in the status bar. If you are sharing a device with multiple users, you may need to log in as the owner, that is, the primary user, to activate or deactivate Ultra STAMINA mode. To activate Ultra STAMINA mode 1 Find and tap Settings > Battery. 2 Tap Ultra STAMINA mode - Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 36
can present the features on your device in another way than described in this User Guide. The Android version might not be affected after an update. For more information about software updates, go to http:// support.sonymobile.com/software/. To check for new software 1 If you are using a device with - Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 37
that the USB connection mode on the device is set to Transfer files. 3 Open Xperia Companion, if it is not automatically launched. 4 Be sure the computer can access the internet. 5 Computer: If a new software update is detected, a pop-up window appears. Follow the on-screen instructions to run the - Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 38
connection mode 1 Attach a USB Type-C connector to your device. 2 Drag down the Status bar, and then tap USB charging this device under Android System. the use of memory in Android devices by downloading the White paper for your device at www.sonymobile.com/support/. Improving Memory Performance Your - Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 39
and services from running 1 Find and tap Settings > Apps & notifications > App info. 2 Select an application or service, You can also modify, copy or delete files manually if you find and tap the Files application. you are updating your device software to a newer Android version. The Xperia Backup - Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 40
mode on your device. 3 Click Backup on the Xperia™ Companion main screen. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions to back up data from your device. If you do not have Xperia You can do so manually or turn on the automatic backup function to save data periodically. The Xperia Backup & Restore application - Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 41
Google account. 2 Find and tap Settings > System > Xperia™ Backup & restore. 3 Tap More. 4 Tap Manual backup, then select a backup destination and the data that from Xperia Backup & Restore service, make sure you have signed in to your Google account. 2 Find and tap Settings > System > Xperia™ - Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 42
• Wi-Fi networks • Other settings To back up data to a Google account 1 Find and tap Settings > System > Backup. 2 Under Back up to Google Drive, tap Account and choose an account to back up your files to. To enable or disable automatic restore when you reinstall an application 1 Find and tap - Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 43
internet connection, preferably over Wi-Fi to limit data traffic charges. For more information, see Updating your device on page 36. To use Google Play, you 3 Tap the item to view its details. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. Some applications may need to access data, - Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 44
. • Refer to troubleshooting tips for your device at http://support.sonymobile.com for network coverage, cellular data, and MMS issues. • If STAMINA mode is activated to save power, all cellular data traffic gets paused when the screen is off. If this causes connection problems, try excluding some - Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 45
Dual displayed in the status bar once you are connected. The list of available Wi-Fi networks refreshes automatically. If you cannot connect to a Wi-Fi network successfully, refer to the relevant troubleshooting tips for your device at http://support.sonymobile.com. To add a Wi-Fi network manually - Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 46
access point away from any potential obstructions or interference. • Don't cover the Wi-Fi antenna area of your device (the highlighted area the Wi-Fi network that you are currently connected to. Detailed network information is displayed. To set a Wi-Fi sleep policy 1 Find and tap Settings > Network - Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 47
the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on the Wi-Fi Protected Setup-supported device. To connect to a Wi-Fi network using a Wi tethering slider, then tap OK if prompted. is displayed in the status bar once you are connected. NFC function turned on, and that both screens are active. 2 Find and tap Settings - Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 48
the on-screen instructions. Alternatively, tap > WPS PIN Entry, then enter the PIN that appears on the Wi-Fi Protected Setup-supported device. To greater control over data usage but cannot guarantee the prevention of additional charges. To help reduce data usage 1 Find and tap Settings > Network - Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 49
speeds, select the SIM card that supports the fastest cellular network, like 3G. Selecting cellular networks Your device supports the use of up to three You can also manually set your device to use a particular cellular network mode, like WCDMA or GSM. If you are using a Dual SIM device, this - Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 50
SIM users, select a SIM card. 3 Tap Preferred network type, then select a network mode. To select another network manually 1 Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Mobile network. 2 Dual SIM users, select a SIM card. 3 Tap Network operators > Search networks. 4 Select a network. If you select - Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 51
that you want to add. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to create or sign in to an account. To synchronize manually with an online account 1 Find and tap Settings > set up a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync (EAS) account on your Xperia device, the EAS security settings may limit the lockscreen type - Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 52
To remove an EAS account 1 Find and tap Settings > Users & accounts. 2 Select the EAS account that you want to remove. 3 Tap Remove account. 4 Tap Remove account again to confirm. 52 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use. - Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 53
using two fingers. To Select Which Settings to Display on the Quick Settings Panel 1 Using two fingers, drag the status bar fully downward, then tap . 2 To add a setting to the Quick settings panel, drag and drop the icon into the upper part of the screen. To remove a setting, drag and drop the - Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 54
key and press it down again to activate Do not disturb mode. To activate sound with vibration for incoming calls 1 Find and disturb can also be activated by pressing the volume key down when your device is in vibrate mode . To deactivate Do not disturb 1 Press the volume key up. 2 If Priority only - Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 55
Automatic rules You can set automatic rules to activate Do not disturb mode for specific times or events. To set an automatic rule 1 Find screen instructions. Screen settings You can change the screen's brightness, quality, viewing size, and behavior. For example, select a bigger font or display size - Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 56
automatically when the device is turned, or set it to stay in portrait view. Screen saver Set up a screen saver that automatically displays colors, photos, or a slideshow while your device is docked or charging and the screen is idle. On a device with multiple users, each user can have individual - Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 57
is shown. If you have used another Android version previously, most apps will have already been for apps to work as intended. In such cases, a dialog will inform you. To configure automatic updates or enable automatic updates only over Wi-Fi connection. You have to disable the automatic update - Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 58
the application default setting is not available for every application or service. Language Settings You can select a default language for your time You can change the date and time on your device. To set the date manually 1 Find and tap Settings > System > Date & time. 2 Disable the Automatic - Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 59
sound output You can enhance the sound of your device by manually enabling individual sound settings like Equalizer and Surround sound. You normalizer function by tapping the slider. Multiple User Accounts Your device supports multiple user accounts so that different users can log in separately to - Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 60
The screen locks and an icon representing the newly added user appears in the top-right corner. 5 Unlock the screen by swiping upwards. 6 Follow the on-screen instructions to you can enable a guest account for that user. In Guest mode, your device starts up as a freshly installed system with only - Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 61
• Settings that are only visible to the owner and affect all users, for example, VPN settings. 61 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use. - Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 62
numbers and symbols 2 Switch between lower case, upper case, and all caps 3 Access smileys 4 Enter a comma 5 Enter a space 6 Enter punctuation 7 Delete 8 Enter a carriage return For more information about SwiftKey, go to https://swiftkey.com/. To display the on-screen keyboard to enter text • Tap - Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 63
. To Enter Text Using the Gesture Input Function 1 When the on-screen keyboard is displayed, slide your finger from letter to letter to trace the word you want time when filling out forms. When you enable an Autofill service, information like names, phone numbers, addresses, credit card information - Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 64
manually, or use the smart dial function to quickly find numbers from your contacts list and call logs. To make a video call, you can use the Duo video chat application on your device. Dual call log appears, tap to display the dialpad. 3 Enter the phone number, and tap . 4 Dual SIM users, select a - Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 65
the device is in sleep mode or the screen is locked, the phone application opens in full-screen format. For Dual SIM devices, a SIM screen is active, the incoming call is displayed as a floating notification, that is, in a minimized window that floats at the top of whatever screen is open. For Dual - Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 66
a Call With a Text Message When the Screen is Active 1 When an incoming call arrives, phone number or the name of the contact is displayed. 2 Tap Response options. 3 Select a called Dual SIM reachability. You must enable it manually. To forward calls 1 Find and tap . 2 Tap > Settings. 3 Dual SIM - Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 67
function. 3 Tap CONTINUE and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the procedure. If the Dual SIM reachability function does not work after you enable it, check you have entered the phone numbers correctly for each SIM card. In some cases, the numbers are detected automatically during setup - Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 68
Edit the desired information. 4 When you are done, tap Save. Some synchronization services do not allow you to edit contact details. To add or remove a contact tap . 3 Tap , then select an option. 4 After the picture is updated, tap Save. You can also add a picture to a contact directly from the - Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 69
card. For more specific information about transferring the contacts from your old device, refer to the relevant User guide. Find out more about choosing a transfer method at http:// support.sonymobile.com/. Transferring Contacts Using an Online Account If you sync the contacts in your old device or - Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 70
transferring the contacts from your old device, refer to the relevant User guide. To import contacts from a memory card 1 Find and tap . , then tap Settings > Import. 3 Single SIM users, tap Import from SIM card. Dual SIM users, select a SIM card. 4 Select where to store your contacts. 5 Select - Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 71
1 Find and tap . 2 Tap > Settings > Export. 3 Single SIM users, tap Export to SIM card. Dual SIM users, select a SIM card to export to. 4 Tap OK. 5 Select contacts to export, then tap Export. 6 Select an option, then tap OK. To export - Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 72
size of a multimedia message, which includes the size of added media files, is also provider-dependent. Contact your service as a contact, enter the recipient's number manually. 4 If you want to send a group option. 7 To send the message, tap . Dual SIM users, tap one of the buttons according to - Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 73
contact, enter the recipient's number manually. 5 Edit the message if necessary, then tap . Dual SIM users, tap one of reports are turned on, a check mark is displayed for messages that have been successfully delivered. Video Chat application on Android™ and iOS devices. 73 This is an - Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 74
support the instructions that appear on the screen to complete the setup. For some email services, you may need to contact your email service 3 Follow the on-screen instructions. If the settings for the email account cannot be downloaded automatically, complete the setup manually. 4 When you are - Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 75
Xperia Companion for Windows or Mac at http://support.sonymobile.com/global-en/xperiacompanion/. The Music application may not support all music file formats. Listening to music Use the Music application to listen to your favorite music. Music player overview 1 Minimize the full screen - Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 76
playing a song in the play queue 4 Play all songs in shuffle mode 5 Go to the music player screen To play a song using the Music application 1 Find and tap . in the Music application, tap the album art in the music player screen and then tap Edit music info. 2 Edit the information as desired. - Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 77
To Minimize the Music Application • When a song is playing, tap to go to the Home screen. The Music application keeps running in the background. To open the Music application when it is playing in the background • While a song is playing in - Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 78
To listen to the FM radio 1 Connect a headset or a set of headphones to your device. 2 Find and tap . The available channels appear as you scroll through the frequency band. When you start the FM radio, available channels appear automatically. If a channel has RDS information, it appears a few - Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 79
or Xperia™ Camera Photography. To launch the camera • Press the camera key fully down, swipe the Application screen. from the lock screen or tap from Capturing modes Your camera is equipped with four capturing modes. Two are for taking photos, the Superior auto mode and the Manual mode. Superior - Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 80
• When using the camera, swipe the screen to select from photo, video, or camera apps modes. Capturing modes overview Manual Take photos and manually adjust camera settings Superior auto Take photos with settings automatically optimized Video Record videos Camera apps Use photo and video apps To - Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 81
timer with the main camera 1 When using the main camera, select a photo capturing mode and tap . 2 Tap Self-timer and select the delay time. 3 Close the button The shutter button is used differently depending on the capturing mode and activated features. Shutter button overview Take a photo Record a - Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 82
To use the flash 1 When using the camera, tap the flash icon displayed on the screen, for example . 2 If required, change the flash setting. 3 Press the brightness when using Superior auto and Video modes, or change the exposure value when using Manual mode. To adjust the color and brightness 1 - Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 83
settings menu. The setting is saved. 4 Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take the photo. This setting is only available in Manual mode for the main camera. ISO ISO determines how sensitive your camera is to light. A low ISO number means lower sensitivity, and a high ISO number means - Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 84
menu. The setting is saved. 4 Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take a photo. This setting is only available in Manual mode. White balance settings Auto Adjust the color balance automatically Cloudy Adjust the color balance for a cloudy sky Daylight Adjust the color balance for sunny - Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 85
very small part of the object Touch Allows you to touch the screen to determine the object or area where exposure should be optimized tap the shutter button to take a photo. This setting is only available in Manual mode for the main camera. People, selfies, and smiling faces Faces in focus are - Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 86
for videos. When using the camera, tap > More > Auto capturing (video) > Smile Shutter. To take a selfie 1 When using the camera, select a photo or video capturing mode for your selfie. 2 Tap to activate the front camera. 3 Tap if you want to use the self-timer. 4 Press the camera key or tap the - Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 87
. You can add smileys, paper puppets, dinosaurs, and more. To take a photo or record a video with an AR effect 1 When using the camera, swipe the screen to select . 2 Tap and select a scene. 3 Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take a photo or record a video. Panorama Use the Panorama - Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 88
To record a background sound with a photo 1 When using the camera, swipe the screen to select . 2 Tap . 3 Press the camera key or tap the shutter button is saved for the selected capturing mode. You can set the resolution separately for each capturing mode. Photo resolutions Main camera: 88 This - Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 89
16:9 aspect ratio. Suitable for photos you want to view on widescreen displays. Video resolutions HD refers to high definition, while fps refers to fps rate provides a smoother video, at the cost of a larger file size. The aspect ratio is the relationship between the width and the height, where - Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 90
properly, you can run a diagnostics test to identify if there is a problem with the main camera, front camera, flash, or camera key. To run Front camera, Flash or Camera button. 4 Follow the instructions that appear on your screen. Additional camera settings Geotagging You can save your photos - Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 91
option. The setting is saved. Previewing settings On Only front camera Off After you take a photo, a preview appears in the lower right corner of the screen for three seconds before it is saved. After you take a photo with the front camera, a preview appears in the lower right corner of the - Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 92
or video. The Album application may not support all file formats. You can set the screen to rotate automatically when your device is turned sideways. To enable or disable this feature, find and tap Settings > Display > Device rotation. To change the size of the thumbnails • When viewing thumbnails - Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 93
video you want to play. 2 Tap . 3 If the playback controls are not displayed, tap the screen to display them. To hide the controls, tap the screen again. To Pause a Video 1 When a video is playing, tap the screen to display the controls. 2 Tap . To Fast-Forward and Rewind a Video 1 When a video is - Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 94
Open web support 10 View photos from online services To view photos from online services in Album 1 Find and tap Album, then tap . 2 Tap the desired online service, then follow the on-screen instructions to get started. All available online albums that you have uploaded to the service are displayed - Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 95
viewed from the Hidden folder. To Hide a Photo or Video 1 In Album, find and tap the photo or video you want to hide. 2 Tap the screen to display the toolbars, then tap . 3 Tap Hide > OK. To View Your Hidden Photos and Videos 1 In Album, tap , then tap Hidden. 2 Tap a photo or video - Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 96
your device on a TV screen 1 TV: Follow the instructions in the User Guide of your TV to turn on the Screen mirroring function. 2 Your device: Find and tap Settings > Device connection > Screen mirroring. 3 Tap Start. 4 Tap OK and select a device. Your TV must support Screen mirroring based on Wi-Fi - Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 97
be enabled even when the device is switched off. Note that not all devices support this feature. To enable or disable the NFC function 1 Find and tap the track is playing or paused. 5 Make sure the track is displayed on full screen. 6 Hold your device and the receiving device close to each other so - Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 98
When the transfer is done, the web page is displayed on the screen of the receiving device. Scanning NFC Tags Your device Sony, such as speakers or headphones. When establishing this kind of connection, refer to the User guide in between. In some cases, you have to manually pair your device with other - Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 99
time, you may need to enter a passcode. Your device will automatically try the generic passcode 0000. If this does not work, refer to the user guide for your Bluetooth device to get the device passcode. You do not need to re-enter the passcode the next time you connect to a previously - Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 100
• Web pages To send items using Bluetooth 1 Ensure the Bluetooth function is turned on for the receiving device, and that the device is visible to other Bluetooth devices. 2 Open the application on the sending device that contains the item that you want to send. Scroll to the item. 3 Depending on - Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 101
for regular updates, for pane on your Home screen for quick access services may not be available in your region. For Dual SIM devices, NFCinitiated payments are only supported mode automatically turn on when you travel abroad. To activate Good night actions 1 Find and tap Settings > Assist > Xperia - Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 102
to enable or disable the functions. You can also add your location for a more accurate experience. To activate Gaming actions 1 Find and tap Settings > Assist > Xperia Actions. 2 Tap Gaming. 3 Tap and mark the checkboxes as desired, then tap No apps selected and select the games you wish to use the - Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 103
any sound saved on your device as the alarm signal. The alarm does not sound if your device is turned off. The alarm time format displayed is the same as the format you select for your general time settings, for example, 12 hour or 24 hour. 103 This is an internet - Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 104
It Sounds • Tap SNOOZE. To turn off an alarm when it sounds • Drag the slider to turn off the alarm, or tap Dismiss if the screen is active. To turn off a snoozed alarm, you can drag down the status bar to open the Notification panel and then tap Dismiss. To edit - Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 105
To turn an alarm on or off • To turn an alarm on or off, tap an existing alarm. The alarm in use is indicated by . To delete an alarm • Find and tap Clock, then touch and hold the alarm that you want to delete, then tap . To set the sound for an alarm 1 Find and tap Clock, then tap for the alarm - Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 106
the screen. 3 Move the area by dragging it with two or more fingers. 4 To exit zoom mode, tap the area three times or tap again. With certain applications, you can also zoom in or out by pinching an area. Font size You can enable the Font size option to increase the default size of text displayed - Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 107
can interact with your Xperia device using one or more switches. A switch is a device used to send a keystroke signal to your Android device. These can or disable the function, then tap OK. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions, then tap Finish. 107 This is an internet version of this publication. © Print - Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 108
support topics, troubleshoot, or use helpful apps like the device test. Visit our web support directly from the app to read User guides and knowledge articles, or visit the Support forum. Support fail to restart if the battery level is low. Connect your device to a charger and try restarting again. - Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 109
the Xperia software or after you've performed a software repair or a factory data reset, try forcing the device to shut down then try turning it back on. If the problem still exists, force the device to shut down, then perform a software repair. To find out the recovery time, visit Google's support - Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra | Help Guide - Page 110
DEVICE (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO CONTACTS, MUSIC TRACKS, AND PICTURES) ARISING OUT OF ANY UPDATE OF YOUR DEVICE BY ANY OF THE METHODS DESCRIBED IN THIS USER GUIDE OR DOCUMENTATION. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY MOBILE OR ITS SUPPLIERS' TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY AND ALL DAMAGES, LOSSES AND CAUSES
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Xperia XA1 Ultra
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