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How to Hard Reset — Sony Xperia 5 III
How to Hard Reset — Sony Xperia 5 III
The Sony Xperia 5 III is a 2021 Android 11, upgradable to Android 13 smartphone powered by the Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm) with 8GB and 128GB | 256GB internal storage. It features a 6.1", OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR BT.2020, 1080.0x2520.0 display and is available in Black, Green, Pink.
The Xperia 5 III is equipped with a Li-Po 4500 mAh, a 12 MP, 4K@24/25/30/60/120fps HDR, 1080p@30/60/120fps; 5-axis gyro-EIS, OIS main camera, a 8 MP, 1080p@30fps, 5-axis gyro-EIS front camera. The device uses a · Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM configuration. It weighs 168 g.
Hard resetting your Sony Xperia 5 III 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 5 III
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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