topic Re: Missing Software? in XPERIA archive

Missing Software?

DrMeeck — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 02:02:01 GMT

When I first got my phone and was getting used to Android (was an apple user) I managed to throw my music to a player I have. Since that day I've not been able to repeat the feat. When i go into settings on the walkman page the phone does not recognise anything on my network except the wi-fi itself.

I did some research and discovered there is supposed to be a 'media server settings' tab under "more"in the settings app. This doesn't exist on my phone so what am i supposed to do? Could I have accidently removed this piece of software?

Re: Missing Software?

GeoffH — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 05:50:09 GMT

can you take a screenshot of the menu and post here

also have you looked using the app sony smart connect

Re: Missing Software?

DrMeeck — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 06:11:03 GMT

smart connect doesn't work either.

Re: Missing Software?

GeoffH — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 07:55:14 GMT

I am very puzzled by this - the only thing you can do is perform an update repair using SUS

also are you using any utilities or phone managers - if so remove them they are not needed - battery task - memory - apps - antivirus etc - remove them all, they can interfere with normal functions of android

backup your phone before using SUS and do not restore until you check that it is working properly

Re: Missing Software?

DrMeeck — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 01:33:04 GMT

Okay, did as you said, backed up and used SUS. This cured the problem, I now have the ability to throw again. The only problem is the back-up system is rubbish. All the apps i'd downloaded have to be re-downloaded, my ringtones for messages have gone and the contacts had to be re-synced. The set up of icons had also gone back to default.

Anyway thanks for the help now I can get back to playing my music!

Re: Missing Software?

Zann_H — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 01:58:27 GMT

I agree. The backup need to be able to backup apps & their data as well. An option for low level backup would be good to have so that user can restore previous system if their update or repair fail.