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How to Fix Bootloop — Sony Xperia XZ3
How to Fix Bootloop — Sony Xperia XZ3
The Sony Xperia XZ3 is a 2018 Android 9.0 smartphone powered by the Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm) with 4GB | 6GB and 64GB internal storage. It features a 6.0", P-OLED, HDR BT.2020, 1440.0x2880.0 display and is available in Black, Silver White, Forest Green, Bordeaux Red.
The Xperia XZ3 is equipped with a Li-Ion 3300 mAh, non-removable, a 19 MP, 4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 1080p@30fps (5-axis gyro-EIS), 1080p@960fps, HDR main camera, a 13 MP, 1080p@30fps (5-axis gyro-EIS) front camera. The device uses a · Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM configuration. It weighs 193 g.
A bootloop on the Sony Xperia XZ3 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.
On your Sony Xperia XZ3: force restart: hold Power for 15–30 seconds
If still looping: enter Recovery Mode
Navigate to 'Wipe cache partition' → confirm → reboot
If still looping: return to Recovery
Select 'Wipe data/factory reset' → confirm (erases all data)
Last resort: use your manufacturer's PC tool to reinstall firmware
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