In this tutorial we will guide you step-by-step on how to hard reset Sony Xperia Z and restore it back to the factory default. Just follow the simple steps given below:
Android Smartphone are an excellent way to take all your private and important files, images, data, and all other imperative data with you. Thus we can declare that it is one of the finest gadgets in our pocket which has plenty of information regarding you. But in some cases when your Sony Xperia Z gets frozen due to many reasons, we have just one solution in our hand to turn it into working condition. Since we have Android OS benefits in our hand, therefore, we can do this by doing the hard reset of Sony Xperia Z.
Master Reset or Hard reset just restores your Android device back to the factory settings. Master Reset or Hard Reset wipes out all the information, each and every data stored on your Android device such as, all the downloaded Android apps, pictures, videos, etc.
Sony Xperia Z is featured with 1 GHz Cortex-A5 Processor, an Internal Memory of 4 GB, and a RAM of just 768 MB. Like the previous Sony’s Android devices, it has also created a large user base or fan base. With an affordable price range, they also have provided some really good features with an elegant design and stunning look. 
So in this tutorial we will be showing you how to perform factory reset of your Sony Xperia Z. Just follow the simple steps given below:
Disclaimer
This tutorial will definitely work when using Sony Xperia Z. While working of it on others is not yet confirmed. On applying the process given in this article to any another model or device may give an unwanted result. While applying this update we will not be responsible if anything occurs to your device, so continue at your own risk.
Pre-Requisite
- You must take a back-up of all your personnel items and other impotent data, such as Call Logs, SMS, Contacts, Audios, Images, Videos, APN (Access Point Names) settings, Bookmarks, MMS settings, of your Sony Xperia Z.
- For successful completion of this process charge your Android device with up to a minimum of 25% – 30% battery.
- It is desirable that you must take out the SIM as well as external memory card from your Sony Xperia Z.
Steps for performing the hard reset on Sony Xperia Z
Method 1
If your Sony Xperia Z is properly responding to its display screen then attempt this method. This method is much preferred.
Step 1
Firstly go the Home screen of your Sony Xperia Z, and there select the ‘Apps’ icon.
Step 2
In the ‘Apps’ option, select the ‘Settings’ icon.
Step 3
Next, in the ‘Settings’ option, select the ‘Backup and Reset’ icon.
Step 4
Now, under the above selected option, touch the ‘Factory Data Reset’ icon.
Step 5
There select the ‘Reset Phone’ option.
Step 6
Finally, touch and select the ‘Erase Everything’ option to wipe off all of the data and all the information from your phone memory.
Step 7
After the completion of this process, Sony Xperia Z will get restart to finish the above procedure.
Method 2
If your Sony Xperia Z get some fatal error or it just freezes, then perform the following the method.
Step 1
First of all enter into the Recovery mode of Sony Xperia Z. For this, just press and hold down the Power or Lock button for almost about 10 – 15 seconds.
Step 2
After this, your Sony Xperia Z will show you different options to boot.
Step 3
Use the Down Volume button for scrolling purpose and through Up Volume button you can select the desired option.
Step 4
Now, in the options as shown on the recovery screen, select the ‘Recovery’ option. After this you’ll get yourself in the Recovery mode.
Step 5
Now just press the Down Volume and Up Volume buttons simultaneously.
Step 6
After this Use the Down Volume button for scrolling purpose and through Power button you can select the desired option.
Step 7
Since you are now in the Recovery Mode, select the “Wipe Data/Factory Reset” option and then press down the Power button to wipe off all of the data and all the information from your phone memory.
Step 8
Next, through using the Down Volume button select the ‘Yes’ option on the screen to select and execute the above selected option’s function.
Step 9
After the completion of this formatting process, press down the Power button to reboot it in the Normal Mode.
Step 10
Finally after this, you’ll have your Sony Xperia Z hard reset and restored back to the factory settings.
Finished!
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No, it boots into safe mode, not recovery.l