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How to Soft Reset — Sony Xperia XA
How to Soft Reset — Sony Xperia XA
The Sony Xperia XA is a 2016 Android 6.0.1 smartphone powered by the Mediatek MT6755 Helio P10 (28 nm) with 2GB and 16GB internal storage. It features a 5.0", IPS LCD, 720.0x1280.0 display and is available in White, Graphite Black, Lime Gold, Rose Gold.
The Xperia XA is equipped with a Li-Ion 2300 mAh, non-removable, a 13 MP, 1080p@30fps main camera, a 8 MP, 1080p@30fps front camera. The device uses a Nano-SIM configuration. It weighs 137.4 g.
Performing a soft restart on your Sony Xperia XA is the quickest way to resolve minor performance issues, app freezes, or unresponsive touch screens without losing any data. Unlike a factory reset, a soft reset simply reboots the device and clears temporary memory, making it the recommended first step for any troubleshooting.
Does not erase any data. Always try this first.
On your Sony Xperia XA: hold Power for 2 seconds
Tap 'Restart' or 'Reboot' in the menu
Wait ~30–60 seconds for the restart to complete
Force restart if frozen: hold Power for 10–15 seconds until screen goes black
Device reboots automatically — no data is lost
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