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How to Hard Reset — Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet LTE

Hard ResetAndroid 4.4.2 (KitKat)

How to Hard Reset — Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet LTE

⏱ ~5 min📋 6 steps

The Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet LTE is a 2014 Android 4.4.2 smartphone powered by the Qualcomm MSM8974AB Snapdragon 801 (28 nm) with 3GB and 16GB internal storage. It features a 10.1", TFT, 1200.0x1920.0 display and is available in Black, White (SGP521) / Black (SGP541, SGP551).

The Xperia Z2 Tablet LTE is equipped with a Li-Po 6000 mAh, non-removable, a 1 MP, 1080p@30fps, 720p@30fps (HDR), stereo sound rec. main camera, a 2 MP, 1080p@30fps front camera. The device uses a Micro-SIM configuration. It weighs 439 g.

Hard resetting your Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet LTE 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.

1

Power off Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet LTE

2

Hold Volume Up + Power — wait for first vibration, keep holding

3

On second vibration: release Power, keep holding Volume Up

4

Navigate to 'Wipe data/factory reset'

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Press Power — confirm

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Select 'Reboot system now'

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