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If your device fails to power on or you want to reset your device's software, you can
use Xperia™ Companion to repair your device. For more information on using
Xperia™ Companion, see
Your device may fail to restart if the battery level is low. Connect your device to a charger and
try restarting again.
To force your device to restart
1
Press and hold down the power key
2
In the menu that opens, tap Restart, then tap OK to confirm. The device
restarts automatically.
To force the device to shut down
1
Remove the back cover.
2
Using the tip of a pen or a similar object, press the OFF button.
Do not use overly sharp objects that could damage the OFF button.
To perform a factory data reset
To avoid permanent damage to your device, do not restart your device while a reset procedure
is underway.
1
Before you start, make sure to back up any important data that is saved on the
internal memory of your device to a memory card or other non-internal
memory.
2
From your Home screen, tap
3
Find and tap Settings > Backup & reset > Factory data reset.
4
To delete information, such as pictures and music, from your internal storage,
mark the Erase internal storage checkbox.
5
Tap Reset phone.
6
If required, draw your screen unlock pattern, or enter your screen unlock
password or PIN to continue.
7
To confirm, tap Erase everything.
Your device does not revert to an earlier software version of Android™ when you perform a
factory data reset.
If you forget your screen unlock password, PIN or pattern, you can use the device repair
feature in Xperia™ Companion to erase the security layer. You need to provide your Google
account login details to perform this operation. By running the repair feature, you reinstall
software for your device and you may lose some personal data in the process.
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