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Transfer files using Android Beam

Android Beam is a wireless connection which can be used to transfer information to and from your phone. You can transfer contacts, audio files or pictures and video clips to other phones with the Android Beam functionality. Remember, you need to turn on Android Beam.

Sony Xperia Z2
Sony Xperia Z2
Sony Xperia Z2
Sony Xperia Z2
Sony Xperia Z2
Sony Xperia Z2
Sony Xperia Z2
  • 1
    Select option
    • Select one of the following options:
    • Transfer contact, go to 1a.
    • Transfer picture or video clip, go to 1b.
    • Transfer audio file, go to 1c.
  • 2
    1a - Transfer contact
    • Press the menu icon.
    • Press Contacts.
    • Press the required contact.
  • 3
    1b - Transfer picture or video clip
    • Press the menu icon.
    • Press Album.
    • Press Pictures.
    • Press the required picture or the required video clip.
  • 4
    1c - Transfer audio file
    • Press the menu icon.
    • Press WALKMAN.
    • Go to the required audio file.
    • Press the required audio file.
    • Press the album cover.
  • 5
    Transfer files using Android Beam
    • Hold your phone and the receiving phone back to back.
    • When Touch to beam is displayed, press anywhere on the display to start the transfer.
    • Follow the instructions on the display to finish the transfer.
  • 6
    Return to the home screen
    • Press the home icon to return to the home screen.