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How to Factory Reset — Sony Xperia U

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How to Factory Reset — Sony Xperia U

⏱ ~5 min📋 5 steps

The Sony Xperia U is a 2012 Android 2.3 smartphone powered by the NovaThor U8500 with 512MB and 512MB | 8GB internal storage. It features a 3.5", TFT, 480.0x854.0 display and is available in Black, White/ exchangeable bottom caps in white, black, pink, yellow.

The Xperia U is equipped with a Removable Li-Ion 1320 mAh battery, a 5 MP, 720p@30fps main camera. The device uses a Mini-SIM configuration. It weighs 110 g.

Factory resetting your Sony Xperia U through the Settings menu is the easiest way to erase all personal data and restore the device to factory defaults. This method is ideal when the phone is still accessible and functional. All apps, contacts, photos and accounts will be permanently removed so ensure you have backed up everything important first.

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All personal data, accounts, and apps will be permanently removed.

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On your Sony Xperia U: open Settings

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Tap 'Backup & reset'

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Tap 'Factory data reset'

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Tap 'Reset phone'

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Tap 'Erase everything'

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