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How to Hard Reset — Sony Xperia Z4v

Hard ResetAndroid 5.0 (Lollipop)

How to Hard Reset — 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.

Hard resetting your Sony Xperia Z4v 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 Z4v

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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