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How to Fix Bootloop — Sony Xperia SP

Fix BootloopAndroid 4.1 (Jelly Bean)

How to Fix Bootloop — Sony Xperia SP

⏱ ~5 min📋 6 steps

The Sony Xperia SP is a 2013 Android 4.1 smartphone powered by the Qualcomm MSM8960T Snapdragon S4 Pro with 1GB and 1GB | 8GB internal storage. It features a 4.6", TFT, 720.0x1280.0 display and is available in Black, White, Red.

The Xperia SP is equipped with a Li-Ion 2370 mAh, non-removable, a 8 MP, 1080p@30fps main camera. The device uses a Micro-SIM configuration. It weighs 155 g.

A bootloop on the Sony Xperia SP 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.

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

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On your Sony Xperia SP: force restart: hold Power for 15–30 seconds

2

If still looping: enter Recovery Mode

3

Navigate to 'Wipe cache partition' → confirm → reboot

4

If still looping: return to Recovery

5

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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