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How to Hard Reset — Sony Xperia 10 VII
How to Hard Reset — Sony Xperia 10 VII
The Sony Xperia 10 VII is a 2025 Android 15, upgradable to Android 16, up to 4 major Android upgrades smartphone powered by the Qualcomm SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm) with 8GB and 128GB internal storage. It features a 6.1", OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR, 1080.0x2340.0 display and is available in White, Turquoise, Charcoal.
The Xperia 10 VII is equipped with a 5000 mAh, a 50 MP, 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS, OIS main camera, a 8 MP, 1080p@30fps front camera. The device uses a · Nano-SIM + eSIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM configuration. It weighs 168 g.
Hard resetting your Sony Xperia 10 VII 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 Xperia 10 VII
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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