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How to Soft Reset — Sony Xperia Z5 Compact
How to Soft Reset — Sony Xperia Z5 Compact
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.
Performing a soft restart on your Sony Xperia Z5 Compact is the quickest way to resolve minor performance issues, app freezes, or unresponsive touch screens without losing any data. Unlike a factory reset, a soft reset simply reboots the device and clears temporary memory, making it the recommended first step for any troubleshooting.
Does not erase any data. Always try this first.
On your Sony Xperia Z5 Compact: hold Power for 2 seconds
Tap 'Restart' or 'Reboot' in the menu
Wait ~30–60 seconds for the restart to complete
Force restart if frozen: hold Power for 10–15 seconds until screen goes black
Device reboots automatically — no data is lost
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