Hard Reset - Xperia™ Play by Sony Ericsson

Warning Performing a hard reset will remove ALL data including the Google account, system data, application data, application settings and downloaded applications. Only perform this reset if absolutely necessary.

Note Disable Automatic Restore prior to performing a hard (factory) reset when attempting to determine whether a 3rd party application is the cause of an Operating System / Application issue.

Note If the preferred method is not available, use the Alternative Method.

 

 

Preferred Method

  1. From the Home screen, select the applications tab (located at the bottom of the display).
  2. Select Settings.
  3. Select Privacy.
  4. From the Personal data section, select Factory Data Reset.
  5. Select Reset phone.
    Note If presented, enter the current passcode or draw the unlock pattern.
  6. Select Erase everything.

 

 

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Alternative method

  1. Long press the power button until the device vibrates then release it.
  2. When the Sony / Ericsson logo appears, long press the power button and the back key.
  3. Select Reset phone.
  4. Select OK.

 

 

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