Sony Xperia XZ Dual SIM - Connecting your device to USB accessories

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Connecting your device to USB accessories

You can use a USB Type-C™ Host adapter to connect your device to USB accessories

such as USB mass storage devices, game controllers, USB keyboards, and USB mice. If

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the USB accessory has a USB Type-C connector, a USB Type-C Host adapter is not

necessary.
USB Type-C Host Adapters are sold separately. Sony does not guarantee that all USB

accessories are supported by your device.

This device has a capless USB Type-C port. If your device gets exposed to water, ensure that

the port is completely dry before connecting a USB Type-C cable.

To access content on a USB mass storage device using a USB Type-C™ Host

Adapter

1

Attach the USB Type-C Host Adapter to your device, then connect the adapter to

the USB mass storage device.

2

From your

Home screen , tap .

3

Find and tap

Settings > Device connection > USB Connectivity > Detect USB

device.

4

To access files and folders on the USB storage device, use a file manager app

such as File Commander.

You can also open the relevant media application on your device to view content directly. For

example, you can open the Album application to view photos stored on USB mass storage

devices.

To Disconnect a USB Mass Storage Device

1

To open the Notification Panel, drag the status bar downward, then tap the USB

drive.

2

Tap

EJECT.

3

Detach the USB Type-C™ Host adapter from your device.

To connect a USB accessory using a USB Type-C™ host adapter

1

Attach the USB Type-C Host Adapter to your device, then connect the adapter to

the USB accessory.

2

From your

Home screen , tap .

3

Find and tap

Settings > Device connection > USB Connectivity > Detect USB

device.

Additional steps or software may be required to set up game controllers, USB audio, and USB

Ethernet accessories. Sony does not guarantee that all USB accessories are supported by

your device.

To connect a USB Type-C™ accessory using a USB Type-C connector

1

Attach the USB Type-C connector of the USB Type-C accessory to your device.

2

From your

Home screen , tap .

3

Find and tap

Settings > Device connection > USB Connectivity > Detect USB

device.

Sony does not guarantee that all USB Type-C accessories with a USB Type-C connector are

supported by your device.