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How to Hard Reset — Sony Xperia Z5 Compact

Hard ResetAndroid 5.1.1 (Lollipop)

How to Hard Reset — Sony Xperia Z5 Compact

⏱ ~5 min📋 6 steps

The Sony Xperia Z5 Compact is a 2015 Android 5.1.1 smartphone powered by the Qualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810 (20 nm) with 2GB and 32GB internal storage. It features a 4.6", IPS LCD, 720.0x1280.0 display and is available in White, Graphite Black, Yellow, Coral.

The Xperia Z5 Compact is equipped with a Li-Ion 2700 mAh, non-removable, a 23 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 138 g.

Hard resetting your Sony Xperia Z5 Compact 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.

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All data will be permanently erased. Back up first.

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Power off Sony Xperia Z5 Compact

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

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On second vibration: release Power, keep holding Volume Up

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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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