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How to Fix Bootloop — Sony Xperia 1 IV

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How to Fix Bootloop — Sony Xperia 1 IV

⏱ ~5 min📋 6 steps

The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a 2022 Android 12, upgradable to Android 13 smartphone powered by the Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm) with 12GB | 16GB and 256GB | 512GB internal storage. It features a 6.5", OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR BT.2020, 1644.0x3840.0 display and is available in Black, Violet, White.

The Xperia 1 IV is equipped with a Li-Po 5000 mAh, a 12 MP, 4K@24/25/30/60/120fps HDR, 1080p@30/60/120fps; 5-axis gyro-EIS, OIS main camera, a 12 MP, 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 5-axis gyro-EIS front camera. The device uses a · Nano-SIM + eSIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM configuration. It weighs 185 g.

A bootloop on the Sony Xperia 1 IV occurs when the device repeatedly restarts without fully loading Android. This is commonly caused by a failed software update, corrupted system files, or an incompatible app. Most bootloops can be resolved without losing data by clearing the cache partition first before attempting a factory reset.

Factory reset may be needed as a last resort — erases all data.

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On your Sony Xperia 1 IV: force restart: hold Power for 15–30 seconds

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If still looping: enter Recovery Mode

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Navigate to 'Wipe cache partition' → confirm → reboot

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If still looping: return to Recovery

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Select 'Wipe data/factory reset' → confirm (erases all data)

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Last resort: use your manufacturer's PC tool to reinstall firmware

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