The Xperia 1. Xperia 10, Xperia 10 Plus, Xperia
L3 is one of the most adorable smartphones with incredible features released by
Sony having that perfect: display, RAM, ROM, runs Android OS 9.0 Pie, has long
lasting battery capacity, connectivity, multiple audio and video playing
format. But if for any reason you want to hard or soft reset your Xperia 1.
Xperia 10, Xperia 10 Plus, Xperia L3 then this is a DIY guide for you.

Need to go through the phone specs? You will find full specifications of Sony Xperia 1.
Xperia 10, Xperia 10 Plus, Xperia L3 here.

Users of Android smartphones like Sony Xperia 1.
Xperia 10, Xperia 10 Plus, Xperia L3 mostly carry out a reset when the device
becomes unresponsive or probably when they want to hand to the Sony Xperia 1.
Xperia 10, Xperia 10 Plus, Xperia L3 or related device to someone else as a
gift. But just before you proceed with your device reset do ensure you go
through our quick fixing guide for camera, Bluetooth, SIM,Wi-Fi, YouTube or other issues that might be the reason you
want to hard or soft reset Sony Xperia 1. Xperia 10, Xperia 10 Plus, Xperia L3.

Just
before you follow the tips below to hard or soft reset your Sony Xperia 1.
Xperia 10, Xperia 10 Plus, Xperia L3. Do a backup of your personal data:

·      Setup an auto or carry out a manual backup regularly of your Sony Xperia
1. Xperia 10, Xperia 10 Plus, Xperia L3 following our guide here with
data or Wi-Fi connection.

·      You can also backup your Sony Xperia 1. Xperia 10, Xperia 10 Plus, Xperia L3 offline – without internet connection following the steps
provided here.

·      If the issue is password related. Be sure to check our tutorial on how to unlock forgotten Xperia 1. Xperia 10,
Xperia 10 Plus, Xperia L3 password without losing your data.

Here are steps on how to hard reset Sony Xperia 1. Xperia
10, Xperia 10 Plus, Xperia L3:

Step 1: You might want to backup data because
the reset will set your Sony Xperia 1. Xperia 10, Xperia 10 Plus, Xperia L3
back to its factory mode. Else move to step 2.

Step 2: Ensure that your Sony Xperia 1. Xperia
10, Xperia 10 Plus, Xperia L3 is charged to a minimum of 50% before you
proceed.

Step 3: Hold down the volume up (or volume down)
key and power button simultaneously for thirty (30) seconds or until the
“Android or Sony Logo” shows up.

Step 4: Use to volume key to Select “Wipe
data/factory data reset”.

Step 5: Sit back and watch your wipe and after
reset select “Reboot system now” and use the power button to accept.

Here is how to soft/factory reset Sony Xperia 1. Xperia
10, Xperia 10 Plus, Xperia L3:

This option requires that the device must be in
a good working condition which will enable to access the settings and do the
reset.

Turn on the Sony Xperia 1. Xperia 10, Xperia 10
Plus, Xperia L3 if switched off.

Go to Settings

Backup & Reset menu.

Factory data reset.

Press the “Reset phone” option

That’s all, your Sony Xperia 1. Xperia 10,
Xperia 10 Plus, Xperia L3 will erase everything in it and boot afresh.

Disclaimer: How
to hard or soft reset guide for Sony Xperia 1. Xperia 10, Xperia 10 Plus,
Xperia L3 by THEUPSPOT is mainly for education purpose and we are in no way
responsible for any data lost or whatsoever makes your
device warranty void. So, we strongly recommend you first of all try
to locate your phone’s support centre where the issue(s) might be fixed free or
low cost. Although, this guide here is a do it yourself (DIY) free tutorial.