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How to Hard Reset — Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S
How to Hard Reset — Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S
The Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S is a 2011 Android 2.3.4 smartphone powered by the Qualcomm MSM8255T Snapdragon S2 with 512MB and 1GB | 512MB internal storage. It features a 4.2", LED-backlit LCD,, 480.0x854.0 display and is available in Pure White, Midnight Blue, Misty Silver, Gloss Black, Sakura Pink.
The Xperia Arc S is equipped with a Removable Li-Po 1500 mAh battery, a 720p@30fps main camera. The device uses a Mini-SIM configuration. It weighs 117 g.
Hard resetting your Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S via Recovery Mode will completely wipe all data, apps, accounts and settings, restoring the device to its original factory state. This is commonly used to fix persistent software issues, boot loops, prepare the phone for sale, or recover from a forgotten screen lock. Back up your data before proceeding as this cannot be undone.
All data will be permanently erased. Back up first.
Power off Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S
Hold Volume Up + Power — wait for first vibration, keep holding
On second vibration: release Power, keep holding Volume Up
Navigate to 'Wipe data/factory reset'
Press Power — confirm
Select 'Reboot system now'
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