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How to Fix Bootloop — Sony Xperia M2

Fix BootloopAndroid 4.3 (Jelly Bean)

How to Fix Bootloop — Sony Xperia M2

⏱ ~5 min📋 6 steps

The Sony Xperia M2 is a 2014 Android 4.3 smartphone powered by the Qualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm) (D2303, D2306) Qualcomm MSM8226 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm) (D2305) with 1GB and 8GB internal storage. It features a 4.8", TFT, 540.0x960.0 display and is available in Black, White, Purple.

The Xperia M2 is equipped with a Li-Ion 2300 mAh, non-removable, a 8 MP, 1080p@30fps, HDR main camera, a 480p front camera. The device uses a Micro-SIM configuration. It weighs 148 g.

A bootloop on the Sony Xperia M2 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.

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

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On your Sony Xperia M2: 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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