The Xperia 5 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 5 then this is a DIY
guide for you.

Need to go through the phone
specs? You will find full specifications of Sony Xperia 5 here.

Users of Android smartphones like Sony Xperia 5
mostly carry out a reset when the device becomes unresponsive or probably when
they want to hand to the Sony Xperia 5 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 5.

Just
before you follow the tips below to hard or soft reset your Sony Xperia 5. Do a
backup of your personal data:

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

·        
You can
also backup your Sony Xperia 5 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 5 password without
losing your data.

Here are steps on how to hard reset Sony Xperia 5:

Step 1: You might want
to backup data because the reset will set your Sony Xperia 5 back to its
factory mode. Else move to step 2.

Step 2: Ensure that your
Sony Xperia 5 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 5:

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
5 if switched off.

Go to Settings

Backup & Reset menu.

Factory data reset.

Press the “Reset phone”
option

That’s all, your Sony Xperia
5 will erase everything in it and boot afresh.

Disclaimer: How to hard or soft reset guide for Sony Xperia 5 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.