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How to Fix Bootloop — Sony Xperia Z4v

Fix BootloopAndroid 5.0 (Lollipop)

How to Fix Bootloop — Sony Xperia Z4v

⏱ ~5 min📋 6 steps

The Sony Xperia Z4v is a 2015 Android 5.0 smartphone powered by the Qualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810 (20 nm) with 3GB and 32GB internal storage. It features a 5.2", IPS LCD, 1440.0x2560.0 display and is available in White, black.

The Xperia Z4v is equipped with a Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable, a 7 MP, 4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR main camera, a 1 MP, 1080p@30fps front camera. The device uses a Nano-SIM configuration. It weighs 162 g.

A bootloop on the Sony Xperia Z4v 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 Z4v: force restart: hold Power for 15–30 seconds

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If still looping: enter Recovery Mode

3

Navigate to 'Wipe cache partition' → confirm → reboot

4

If still looping: return to Recovery

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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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