How to reset or factory restore Sony Xperia M2 dual device?
Sure, here are the common and recommended ways to reset or factory restore a Sony Xperia M2 dual device:
Method 1: soft reset
Before performing the soft reset, make sure to backup all of your data as it will be deleted during the process.
1. Press and hold the power button and the home button simultaneously at the same time.
2. Release both buttons when you see the Sony logo on the screen.
3. Use the Volume up key to highlight "Wipe data/factory reset" and press the Power button to select it.
4. Use the Volume up key again to highlight "Yes - delete all user data" and press the Power button to select it.
5. Wait for your device to reset completely.
Method 2: hard reset
A hard reset is basically a software recovery. It is slightly more complex, but involves returning the device to the exact same state it was in when you received it from the factory.
1. Back up all important data.
2. Turn off the device.
3. Use the power button to turn on the device and press the volume up key and the Power button simultaneously.
4. The device will boot into Bootloader mode. Connect the device to a USB port on your computer.
5. Open a command window on your computer and connect to the device by typing the command "fastboot devices".
6. Go to the directory of the Sony recovery image file and copy the file to your device's internal memory.
7. Connection of the device to a USB port on the computer.
8. Use the Volume up key to boot into recovery mode and press the Power button to select it.
9. Once in recovery mode, select "Install" and choose the recovery image file from the device's internal memory.
10. Wait for your device to restart and it will boot back up to the factory settings.
Method 3: PC software
Another way to reset your Sony Xperia M2 dual device is to use a Sonny PC software. To do this,
1. Connect your device to your computer using a USB cable.
2. Open the Sony PC software on your computer.
3. Navigate to the Sony PC Software Support website and download the latest version of the software.
4. Install the software and connect your device to the computer.
5. Select "Connect Device" and select the device model from the list.
6. Select "Tools" on the Sony PC software and then select "Flash Phone".
7. Select "Factory Data Reset" and then follow the on-screen instructions to confirm and reset your device.
8. Once the reset process is complete, your device will boot back up to the factory settings.
