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How to Hard Reset — Sony Xperia M5 Dual
How to Hard Reset — Sony Xperia M5 Dual
The Sony Xperia M5 Dual is a 2015 Android 5.0 smartphone powered by the Mediatek MT6795 Helio X10 (28 nm) with 3GB and 16GB internal storage. It features a 5.0", IPS LCD, 1080.0x1920.0 display and is available in Black, White, Gold.
The Xperia M5 Dual is equipped with a Li-Ion 2600 mAh, non-removable, a 2 MP, 4K@30fps, HDR main camera, a 13 MP, 1080p@30fps front camera. The device uses a Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM configuration. It weighs 142.6 g.
Hard resetting your Sony Xperia M5 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 M5 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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