How to factory reset the Sony Xperia Z2

Do you need to format the Sony Xperia Z2 and Hard Reset it? In this guide we are going to see how to do a “soft reset” or “hard reset” to our Sony Xperia Z2. We can carry out this procedure in various ways, depending on the Android device: using the buttons, entering a code or if the terminal still responds from the screen menu.

It may be that the time has come to have to perform the reset, we do not know what some of these steps are and therefore, we explain below, how to perform the reset and restart to factory mode of this android mobile.

This is a new guide for devices Android in which we detail the guidelines to follow, to return to the original configuration of the terminal, recovering the state it had at the time of being purchased and taking it out of the box for the first time.

How to format the Sony Speria Z2, reset to factory mode Hard Reset

Tips before resetting the Sony Xperia Z2

A reset is a critical action that happens when an error appears that causes the phone to not work correctly, due to an application that is incorrectly installed or uninstalled, or due to not remembering the unlock pattern or password of the Smartphone. That is, some unusual circumstance that blocks the mobile phone and causes it to not respond normally.

Therefore, it is important that before carrying out any of the tips that we are going to explain below, fully charge the battery, remove the SIM card and the SD card from the Smartphone.

Remember that the hard reset of an electronic device such as a smartphone deletes all data from the internal memory of the mobile, so before doing so, if possible, it is essential to make a backup copy of all data, documents , contacts, messages, files, ringtones, etc.

You can do this with the help of PC Companion and your computer.

How to factory reset Sony Xperia Z2

There are three procedures to factory reset the Sony Xperia Z2: through the settings menu, through the physical buttons or by entering an alphanumeric code on the phone. If the phone doesn't respond, that's when you should use the first method.

Reset via the settings menu

On the main screen choose 'Settings' and access 'Backup and restore', after that 'Factory data reset' must be selected, select 'Delete everything', confirm and it will begin to restore data to factory mode.

We already have our Sony Xperia Z2 as when we took it out of the box for the first time.

Reset via phone buttons

To perform this action it is highly recommended to have the phone battery fully charged and turn it off.

• We press and hold down the Volume + and Volume - keys at the same time, while we have pressed the 2 volume buttons, we also press the on/off button.
• We stop pressing the on/off button but continue to press the Volume + and Volume - keys.
• The phone will turn on and a menu will be displayed, to move through it, use the Volume key – and select Recovery, to confirm, press on/off.
• After this it will show an Android logo next to a yellow triangle and a new menu, to move through the menu we will use the Volume + and Volume - buttons, selecting Wipe Data Factory Reset and confirm with the on/off button.
• On the next screen that shows us, we select the option Yes, erase all data and confirm the process with the on/off button.

After that it should reboot and go back to its original configuration.

Another option when the phone does not respond is to use the reset button that is hidden in the micro SIM card slot. To do this, separate the cover of said card and with the tip of a pencil or a similar thin object press the power off button until the terminal turns off.

Format via Hard Reset alphanumeric code

If you need to reset your phone via an unlock bootloader, enter this code and follow the steps: *#*#7378423#*#*(*#*#SERVICE#*#*)

What option do you think is easier to format the Sony Xperia Z2? Which of them has been useful to you? leave a comment below.