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Sony Xperia Z

Sony Xperia Z

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Want to personalise the phone display for your mobile phone, such as a new background image? Follow these easy instructions.

Step 1 of 16

Select background image

Tap and hold an empty spot on the home screen until a pop-up menu is displayed.

Step 2 of 16

Select background image

Tap WALLPAPERS.

Step 3 of 16

Select background image

To use one of your own pictures:

Tap Album.

Step 4 of 16

Select background image

Tap the required picture.

Step 5 of 16

Select background image

Drag the frame to the required position to select the required detail.

Step 6 of 16

Select background image

Tap Crop.

Step 7 of 16

Select background image

To use one of your mobile phone's pictures:

Tap the required picture.

Step 8 of 16

Select background image

To use a live wallpaper:

Tap Live Wallpapers.

Step 9 of 16

Select background image

Tap the required wallpaper.

Step 10 of 16

Select background image

Tap Set wallpaper.

Step 11 of 16

Select background image

Tap the home icon to return to the home screen.

Step 12 of 16

Add display shortcut

Tap the menu icon.

Step 13 of 16

Add display shortcut

Tap and hold the required shortcut.

Drag the shortcut to the required position.

Step 14 of 16

Move display shortcut

Tap and hold the required shortcut.

Drag the shortcut to the required position.

Step 15 of 16

Remove display shortcut

Tap and hold the required shortcut.

Step 16 of 16

Remove display shortcut

Drag the shortcut to the delete icon.

Swipe right for the next step

Tap anywhere to dismiss

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