topic Re: Data transfer from Android version 2.3.6 in XA Series

Data transfer from Android version 2.3.6

KarenC — Sun, 24 Jul 2016 18:52:06 GMT

I have just purchased a new Xperia XA and tried to use the Xperia transfer app to transfer from my Samsung phone with Android OS version 2.3.6. When installing, I'm told that version 4.0 or later is required. Is there any way to transfer from this older version, even if just my contacts?

Re: Data transfer from Android version 2.3.6

Uliwooly — Sun, 24 Jul 2016 19:25:29 GMT

@KarenC

Sync your contacts with google then sync back to your new device

check this

http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/36355

Re: Data transfer from Android version 2.3.6

CameronT — Mon, 25 Jul 2016 02:18:19 GMT

Hi @KarenC,

Welcome to the community.

Another method you can use is to save the contacts to an SD card, then move the SD card to your new phone. The method on how to do this differs from device to device but in general you can open the contacts app, press the menu button, and choose "Export" or "Back up".

To import the contacts card file on your Xperia XA open your contacts, press the options button (3 dots) then select "Import" and "From SD".

If you get stuck with either @uliwooly's or my suggestion, please come back for further assistance Good luck.

Re: Data transfer from Android version 2.3.6

Shehab0 — Tue, 30 Jan 2018 09:46:52 GMT

Apart from syncing your contacts with gmail, acctually if you use an app, you can backup and restore all your Android contents from old to new device.

Re: Data transfer from Android version 2.3.6

Robgarth — Tue, 09 Jul 2019 15:28:36 GMT

I have two Sony Mobiles - Xperia E3 (a) and Xperia XA (b). How can I export data/contacts from (a) to (b)?

@KarenC wrote:
I have just purchased a new Xperia XA and tried to use the Xperia transfer app to transfer from my Samsung phone with Android OS version 2.3.6. When installing, I'm told that version 4.0 or later is required. Is there any way to transfer from this older version, even if just my contacts?