Sony Xperia Z1 Soft / Hard Reset
Written By: ZFix
Introduction
You can reset your device to its original factory settings, with or without deleting all of your personal data. This action is sometimes necessary if your device stops functioning properly.
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Tools:
- SIM Card Eject Tool (1)
Step 1 — Soft Reset
Image of a Sony Xperia Z1 smartphone. Colored circles highlight key areas: a green circle around the SIM/memory card slot, a yellow circle around the micro USB port, and a red circle around the power button/SIM card slot.
Soft Reset
You can force your device to shut down in situations where it stops responding or won't restart normally. No settings or personal data get deleted.
- Micro SD card cover
- Micro USB connector cover
- Micro SIM card cover
Open the micro SIM card cover and you will see a small red button. Press it and you will feel three vibrations and the device will shut down.
Step 2 — Factory Data / Hard Reset
Image sequence showing the Sony Xperia Z1 screen displaying the Settings menu, navigating to Backup & Reset, and the Factory data reset confirmation screen.
Factory Data / Hard Reset
- Go to Settings > Backup & Reset
- You have the option to backup your data (you must have a Google account).
- After Factory data reset, the smartphone will restart.
- Did you do it successfully? ✔️
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
