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How to Hard Reset — Sony Xperia C3 Dual
How to Hard Reset — Sony Xperia C3 Dual
The Sony Xperia C3 Dual is a 2014 Android 4.4.2 smartphone powered by the Qualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm) with 1GB and 8GB internal storage. It features a 5.5", IPS LCD, 720.0x1280.0 display and is available in Black, White, Mint.
The Xperia C3 Dual is equipped with a Li-Ion 2500 mAh, non-removable, a 8 MP, 1080p, HDR main camera, a 5 MP, 720p front camera. The device uses a Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) configuration. It weighs 149.7 g.
Hard resetting your Sony Xperia C3 Dual 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 C3 Dual
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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