Sony Xperia X Factory Data Reset
Before you start Sony Xperia X Factory Data Reset, make sure to back up any important data that is saved on the internal memory of your Sony Xperia X to a memory card or other non-internal memory. Sony Xperia X Factory Data Reset will erase all data from your device’s internal storage, and you will not be able to access the files on any of your encrypted SD cards again.To avoid permanent damage to your Sony Xperia X, do not restart your Sony Xperia X while a reset procedure is underway.
Sony Xperia X Factory Data Reset
2 Find and tap Settings > Backup & reset > Factory data reset.
3 Tap Reset phone.
4 If required, draw your screen unlock pattern or enter your screen unlock password or PIN to continue.
5 To confirm, tap Erase everything.
Your device does not revert to an earlier software version of Android when you perform a factory data reset.
If you forget your screen unlock password, PIN or pattern, you can use the device repair feature in Xperia Companion to erase the security layer. You need to provide your Google account login details to perform this operation. By running the repair feature, you reinstall Sony Xperia X software for your device and you may lose some personal data in the process. Advertisement