How to reset and restore data to factory mode on the Sony Xperia Type

How to reset a Sony Xperia Type

In this android guide, we are going to teach you how to reset a Sony Xperia Tipo to solve problems. We will see how to do the reboot normal and reset / restore data to factory mode in the  Xperia Type.

We explain below, several resources in the event of a possible problem that arises in the mobile phone. And that does not allow us to recover its normal operation. This is also called hard reset, reset or format Sony Xperia Type.

How to reset a Sony Xperia Tipo to factory mode

The called action Hard reset, reset or restore data to factory mode, we will do it only when we have no other solution to the operating problem we have.

This can happen as a result of some badly installed or uninstalled application, because let's not remember the unlock pattern and password of the telephone. That is, any circumstance that blocks the Sony Xperia Tipo and does not respond.

Remember that the Hard reset will erase all mobile data, so before doing it, if possible, it is essential to carry out a copy de fullfilment of security requirements of all our data, documents, contacts, messages, files, tones, etc.

How to reset a Sony Xperia Tipo to factory mode

El first step What we must give if the device freezes or does not respond, is to remove the battery as we see in the image and put it back, with that we will do a reboot of the Sony Xperia Type, also called "soft reset".

How to reset a Sony Xperia Type

For more information on this step, you can consult the Xperia Tipo's own guide.

If this does not solve the problem, there is no other option but to do a factory data reset. Remove the SIM card and on the home screen, tap:

  1. Menu and select Settings
  2. → Backup and reset
  3. → Factory data reset
  4. → Reset phone
  5. → Clear allAttention, all data on the phone is deleted.

How to reset a Sony Xperia Type

How to reset a Sony Xperia Type

If this doesn't work, try this second procedure.

How to reset a Sony Xperia Tipo using PC companion

The first way, we will carry it out when We cannot access the Xperia M2 menu in any way, so we must do it through the previously mentioned program for PC, PC Companion. This software installed on your computer, has the option to format the Sony Xperia Tipo once we have connected it to the PC by usb cable.

You can also get this program at sony support website.

Click on the above link Download PC Companion to save it on your computer, then we run it and once it is open, select within PC Companion – Start in the Support Zone program and when a message appears that there is no terminal connected, you must select the Repair option to solve your problem.

Next, you must follow the steps that the program indicates and at one point in the process, it will ask you to connect your Sony Xperia Type mobile to the computer via the USB cable, with the phone turned off. After accepting, the software repair process will start and you will have to wait for it to complete. It lasts about 20-30 minutes (depending on the connection speed) and once finished, the program will notify you to disconnect the Xperia mobile from the computer and restart it.

To avoid the interference of other programs such as firewalls, etc., disable antivirus and firewalls that you have installed on your Windows computer, before performing the update with PC Companion.

Inform that the information stored in the internal memory of the mobile will be deleted, so if you did not make a previous backup, said information will be lost.

Reset data using buttons Sony Xperia Type

On some models of the Xperia Tipo, you can proceed via buttons, as follows.

With the Sony Xperia Tipo powered off, press and hold the volume up and volume down keys. Without releasing, press and release the power button. A menu should then appear on the phone.

Use the volume down button to navigate through the menu and choose the recovery option. To select it press the volume up button (if it doesn't work, use the power button to select).

A yellow triangle and the Android logo will appear. Now press both volume keys at the same time to bring up the recovery menu.

Scroll through the menu with the volume down button until you reach the factory data reset option. Use the power button to select.

Use the volume button on the Sony Xperia Tipo again, to move to the Yes option and accept it by pressing the power button.

Como last resource, try to Introduce in the mobile, el bar code: * # * # 7378423 # * # *

This code can be entered from the keyboard of the phone app, like when we are going to call a number, only we press that alphanumeric code. After entering it, we will enter a service menu, in which, among other things, we can do a hard reset of the Sony Xperia Tipo.

Keep in mind that you will not be able to undo this process and all the data on your Sony Xperia Tipo will be erased, so be careful!

Was it useful to know how to reset a Sony Xperia Tipo? Have you had to reset and restore data to factory mode the Xperia Tipo? Tell us about your experience in a comment at the bottom of the page. If any of these procedures on how to unlock a cell phone.


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      marilyn said

    why does internet and mms adjust to sim1

      Julio Cesar Martinez said

    very good

      oliver gem said

    sony xperia t2 ultra
    hello can you help me restart my xperia T2 ultra please I forgot my password thanks

      Angie said

    Thank you
    It really helped me, thank you very much!!!!! Really

      lili said

    forgotten lock pin
    I have an unlock pin that has been forgotten how can I factory reset it is a sony xperia E5.[/quote]

      Seagull said

    none worked for me
    My Cel is a Sony xperia J and none worked for me as I suffer

      David Ruiz said

    My phone doesn't answer any
    My phone is a Sony Experia J, and it doesn't respond to any, I used the Sony Pc companion maintenance software, and it doesn't let me do anything, it asks for an update, but when I accept, it says download error. It doesn't respond to the buttons, nor to the code, could you help me, I really need my phone, thanks in advance.

      emasan246 said

    Sony Experia V
    I have read all the recommendations that they have given, I have tried to repeat them and none of them have worked for me, when reading what had convinced me the most was the reset with buttons.
    What happened was the following:
    I was about to leave and went to charge it and when I turned it on it appeared to me that it had 0% battery, which seemed strange to me because the day before it had half the charge (Unless someone had used it for me, I think not) So I put it to load and it did not do it
    what I do?

      louisitogomez said

    it can not
    I already tried with the *#*#7378423#*#* code but it doesn't send me anything, I tried with the up, down and shutdown buttons, with the sony companion app and nothing, my sony is a sony xperia e3…help

      Miguel1111111 said

    resetear
    I want to reset my sony and tried everything until the code but it just stays like this no menu appears and it doesn't want to reset even with button combination

      MariaADLC said

    I've tried everything and I can't
    my cell phone is the sony E4. I have tried all the options, but when I download the program of the 2nd option I don't know what happens there is something like an error when opening the program, my problem is that I forget my pattern and I don't know what to do

      Luis Alejandro said

    None of this information works for me.
    None of the data worked for me, what could it be?

      Manuel Mendoza said

    Excellent
    This explanation seems very good to me, I searched all afternoon and until now I solved it excellently, thanks

      tamaracaminozarzosa said

    sony xperia e1
    I have an unlock pin that has been forgotten how can I factory reset it.

      Franky said

    RE: How to reset and restore data to factory mode on the Sony Xperia Type
    If a sony Xperia C4 is blocked, they will not be able to activate it anymore since it has a factory fault by which it does not allow the password to be recognized.

      scarlet munoz said

    sony xperia c3
    I have a sony xperia c3 and I forgot the password pin and I don't have to do it?

      Yesid Valbuena said

    sony xperia v
    Hello, I have the problem that I forgot my password and none of the methods worked for me, I hope you can help me with this problem

      QUEEN said

    RE: How to reset and restore data to factory mode on the Sony Xperia Type
    NONE OF THE OPTIONS DOES NOT WORK FOR ME IT DOES NOT GIVE ME ANY MENU

      ERIK said

    HELP XPERIA OR TURN ON
    My xperia type doesn't turn on... nor does the xperia logo appear and I can't enter RECOVERY mode or FACTORY RESTORE...

    My battery drained. I put it on charge... when I disconnected it... it didn't turn on Oo

      LEANDER MORENO said

    sony speria ST21A
    I kept doing nothing to restart the phone by pressing the on / off button as indicated in the second step, but it does not leave only an XPERIA sign and there it stays, and does not advance, as

      darwin198 said

    helps
    I have tried the first two options and neither gives me a satisfactory result, when I turn it on my phone stays stuck, that is, it does not advance from the xperia sign that appears when I turn it on, and when I use the second option I see a blue light appear but the mentioned menu does not appear, what can I do, thanks

      ronalgustavo said

    problem with soni xperia e3
    on my mobile it does not capture the cell phone signal, is there any way to solve it?
    I have tried to put another chip and even so it does not work, I wait for an answer, thanks.

      Jeremy Matos said

    Sony Xperia M Pattern Unlock
    Please help me with this little mishap, tell me something about how to format it

      Mary R.G. said

    restore sony xperia e3
    Hello, I have a sony xperia cell phone and I have forgotten the password, the truth is, I have tried everything and nothing happens, I have already more than 200 attempts and nothing happens, please, I need help…

      his friend said

    solution to all your problems
    with sony company you do the factory reset in updating you give it and you have the option to repatriate you give it there and wait ak finish the steps

      alexis1980 said

    RESTORE SONY XPERIA U
    friend, I have an xperia U but I try to restore the factory, the problem is that when it turns on it stays in the xperia startup from there it does not happen, I try with the volume + and - and then the power so that the restore comes out and nothing .. that can help me there, thanks

      Monserrat said

    Help
    I forgot the password of my Xperia L. I tried to do everything and I can't remember. What do I do?

      nabil afraj said

    sony experia D2005
    HOW CAN I RESET IT? BY WHICH BUTTONS? PLEASE RESPOND AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

      karen_m said

    I forgot the pattern
    hello I have an xperia type they sold it to me but I didn't change the pattern and I forgot how I can do it to unlock it….

      gonzalo jose said

    grateful
    excellent information but it would be good if there was always the possibility that they could publish more sony models with update problems when it is updated and sometimes it turns off and does not turn on again how to get the equipment out of that problem

      butter said

    RE: How to reset and restore data to factory mode on the Sony Xperia Type
    [quote name=”indeana”]Good morning, my computer is a sony xperie e. it is not dual.
    It is locked not by pin or pattern. I know the password but it doesn't want to grab it, I've already had more than 150 attempts and nothing. It does not reset or grab the password, how do I unlock it? [/quote]
    Try the push button reset.

      butter said

    RE: How to reset and restore data to factory mode on the Sony Xperia Type
    [quote name=”sheyla”]Hello good evening, my question is: are the files permanently deleted or can they be recovered in some way?
    HELP PLEASE!!!![/quote]
    It cannot be recovered from the phone, from the sd card it may be, by inserting the sd into a pc with a card reader and using a program called getdataback.

      raúl ruiz graupera said

    unlock xperia z2 with pattern
    Hello. My name is raul and they gave me an xperia z2 because it says that they have tried all the tips and numbers to unlock the mvl, I have also tried it with the numbers that they indicate to me on the internet such as *#73….etc but nothing . Is there someone able to help me or do I throw away the mvl? Thanks

      sheyla said

    everything is deleted permanently?
    Hello, good evening, my question is: are the files permanently deleted or can they be recovered in some way?
    PLEASE HELP!!!!

      yuriitzii said

    Cell
    I'm sorry but I can't put anything into what you indicate, my cell phone has a password and I can't do anything xk I have forgotten the counter help xfv

      Indian said

    it doesn't work for me
    Good morning, my computer is a sony xperie e. it is not dual.
    It is locked not by pin or pattern. I know the password but it doesn't want to grab it, I've already had more than 150 attempts and nothing. It does not reset or grab the password, how do I unlock it?

      alexander moreno G said

    xperia type
    [quote name=”Daniela Mendoza”]My phone turned off after the battery ran out, I put it on charge and tried to turn it on very shortly after connecting it, I don't know if that is one of the reasons why it It froze, it turned on normally, but it stayed at the start logo, it did not reach the normal start screen, (before the phone froze it had presented failures, most applications did not respond correctly) after frozen, try removing the battery and turning it on again, but it's always the same. I have not tried the option to reset it because I have a lot of important data on my cell phone, and I do not have any copies of them, I have images and videos of great value that I would not like to lose.
    Anyway, I would like to know if it is possible to recover some of this data, or if the only option I have is to reset the cell phone without being able to recover anything... I appreciate the prompt response!! I have a sony xperia type please.

      Francisco 324 said

    how much
    How long does it take for the reset mode to activate? I have a sony xperia type and I have tried yesterday and today to do it as you say and nothing comes out, I have done it in various ways and nothing. Answer me as soon as possible, please, thank you.

      negro313 said

    solution???
    hello I have an xperia type they sold it to me but I didn't change the pattern and I forgot how I can do it to unlock it…. I need to have a chip

      Oscar 123 said

    has arrangement
    Hello, I have an Xperia Type and I forgot the password and I tried everything and it can't be done, it doesn't have a chip either.

      Evelina said

    It can be fixed?
    They hit me with a ball and my cell phone fell off now when I turn it on it charges but when I unlock the pattern it turns off and on again and continues like this it turns off and on! what do I do?

      Brian Alvarez said

    I forgot the password
    I have a sony experia type and I forgot the unlock password for the cell phone.
    How can I unlock my cell phone?

      android said

    RE: How to reset and restore data to factory mode on the Sony Xperia Type
    [quote name=”DanielG”]My Sony Xperia Miro st23a cell phone was blocked due to many incorrect attempts in the location of the pattern, and it asks me for an answer to the question: 'What is your place of birth?' and another option is to put my gmail email.
    I don't know what to do :'( It doesn't allow me to enter the System!
    Help me please![/quote]
    Answer the questions and if not, reset.

      danielg said

    Help me
    My Sony Xperia Miro st23a cell phone was blocked due to many incorrect attempts in the location of the pattern, and it asks me for an answer to the question: 'What is your birthplace?' and another option is to put my gmail email.
    I don't know what to do :'( It doesn't allow me to enter the System!
    Help me please!

      android said

    RE: How to reset and restore data to factory mode on the Sony Xperia Type
    [quote name=”Daniela Mendoza”]My phone turned off after the battery ran out, I put it on charge and tried to turn it on very shortly after connecting it, I don't know if that is one of the reasons why it It froze, it turned on normally, but it stayed at the start logo, it did not reach the normal start screen, (before the phone froze it had presented failures, most applications did not respond correctly) after frozen, try removing the battery and turning it on again, but it's always the same. I have not tried the option to reset it because I have a lot of important data on my cell phone, and I do not have any copies of them, I have images and videos of great value that I would not like to lose.
    Anyway, I would like to know if it is possible to recover some of this data, or if the only option I have is to reset the cell phone without being able to recover anything... I appreciate the prompt response!! I have a sony xperia type[/quote]
    Hello, you can recover if you have an SD card, you may be able to extract photos, videos and I don't know if there is any other information. Then reset data to factory mode.

      Daniela mendoza said

    My phone has been frozen after running out of battery??
    My phone turned off after the battery ran out, I put it on charge and tried to turn it on very shortly after connecting it, I don't know if that's one of the reasons why it froze, it turned on normally, but it It stays at the startup logo, it can't get to the normal startup screen, (before the phone froze it had failed, most applications didn't respond correctly) after it froze try to remove the battery and turn it on new, but always the same. I have not tried the option to reset it because I have a lot of important data on my cell phone, and I do not have any copies of them, I have images and videos of great value that I would not like to lose.
    Anyway, I would like to know if it is possible to recover some of this data, or if the only option I have is to reset the cell phone without being able to recover anything... I appreciate the prompt response!! i have a sony xperia type

      android said

    RE: How to reset and restore data to factory mode on the Sony Xperia Type
    [quote name=”koquito”]hello. Excuse me, my cell phone was blocked by several pattern attempts, try the methods that you mention here.
    the button method does not enter the menu that is supposed to appear, but a watermark sign appears on the screen that says safe mode... could you help me...[/quote]
    That is that you have pressed the buttons the wrong time, try several times, at first it costs a bit to enter the recovery menu.

      koquito said

    how to reset the data to factory mode of a sony st23a
    hello. Excuse me, my cell phone was blocked by several pattern attempts, try the methods that you mention here.
    the button method does not enter the menu that is supposed to appear, but a watermark sign appears on the screen that says safe mode... could you help me...

      android said

    RE: How to reset and restore data to factory mode on the Sony Xperia Type
    [quote name=”Mer2d2″]Hello,

    I've tried both alternatives and it doesn't work for me. It has been blocked after trying to update the software.

    What I can do?
    Thank you [/ quote]
    Try to reset it and see that it has finally been done well, the first time it costs a bit.

      Mer2d2 said

    Tried
    Good,

    I've tried both alternatives and it doesn't work for me. It has been blocked after trying to update the software.

    What I can do?
    Thank you

      android said

    RE: How to reset and restore data to factory mode on the Sony Xperia Type
    [quote name=”Cami”]Hello, my phone crashed because I tried the pattern many times, I tried to restart it in the way you indicate but it doesn't work… I wanted to know if there is another way or what I can do! Thank you very much in advance…[/quote]
    Try several times with the buttons, at first it costs a bit.

      Cami said

    RE: How to reset and restore data to factory mode on the Sony Xperia Type
    Hello, my phone is locked because I tried the pattern many times, I tried to restart it in the way you indicate but it does not work… I wanted to know if there is another way or what I can do! From already thank you very much…

      android said

    RE: How to reset and restore data to factory mode on the Sony Xperia Type
    [quote name=”Angel Sevilan”]I have the sony xperia type, but I can't
    Unlock the pattern. I already tried with the
    Volume keys and power button
    But nothing happens[/quote]
    Try the button method several times when turning it on, it should reset you.

      android said

    RE: How to reset and restore data to factory mode on the Sony Xperia Type
    [quote name=”MARIBEL MELGAR GONZA”]I can't unlock the xperia j with anything. I already put the code *·*·7378423·*·* and nothing * 2767 * 3855 # this one either[/quote]
    Try the combination of buttons when you turn it on.

      Angel Seville said

    none
    I have the sony xperia type, but I can not
    Unlock the pattern. I already tried with the
    Volume keys and power button
    But nothing happens

      MARIBEL MELGAR GONZA said

    it does not work
    I can't unlock xperia j with anything. I already put the code *·*·7378423·*·* and nothing * 2767 * 3855 # this one either

      android said

    RE: How to reset and restore data to factory mode on the Sony Xperia Type
    [quote name=”yoselin”]I have a sony s series tablet, unfortunately I blocked it due to too many failed attempts and it sent me to the user account but the wifi was not turned on…I have read several pages, but I cannot find help.
    please help me![/quote]
    Reset to factory mode.

      android said

    RE: How to reset and restore data to factory mode on the Sony Xperia Type
    [quote name=”Yesenia”] It doesn't give my cell phone it doesn't give anything touch and I just bought it :/[/quote]
    It may be defective, take it to the store before touching anything else.

      Yesenia said

    no good
    It does not give my cell phone, it does not give anything of the touch and I just bought it: /

      android said

    RE: How to reset and restore data to factory mode on the Sony Xperia Type
    [quote name=”charlei”]none works and I don't know what the terminal is
    It's still blocked and I can't do anything I've done everything and nothing works and I could also put drawings to understand it better.[/quote]
    Terminal = mobile phone

      charley said

    does not come out
    None works and I don't know what the terminal is
    It's still blocked and I can't do anything I've done everything and nothing works and I could also put drawings to understand it better.

      yoselin said

    help!
    I have a sony s series tablet, unfortunately I blocked it due to excessive failed attempts and it sent me to the user account but the wifi was not turned on... I have read several pages, but I can't find any help.
    please help me!

      Manuel 1970 said

    helps
    Hello, about a month ago I received a sony Ericsson LT26i and my son has exhausted his attempts to remove the pattern code. Now he asks me for an email and his respective password. And I don't know it, thanks for your prompt help

      fatal said

    VERY FATAL
    NONE OF THE STEPS MAKE MY SELULAR WORK, JESUSITO HELP ME XFAVOR I NEED THE GUACHAP, SOS K AGO, SESULAR REVIVE¡¡¡ R,.IP SONY XPERIA (in asul)

      android said

    RE: How to reset and restore data to factory mode on the Sony Xperia Type
    [quote name = »leo lucio»] I forgot my pin password for my phone I can't unlock it what should I do?? help[/quote]
    resetear

      android said

    RE: How to reset and restore data to factory mode on the Sony Xperia Type
    [quote name=”cesariitho”]I do all the steps and neither of them works. The phone was blocked by the pattern. and I don't know the email or the secret answer. because it wasn't mine. I sent it to be fixed due to a broken screen and it doesn't work. I didn't know I had the pattern. and they also gave me this code *#*#7378423*#*# and it doesn't work either[/quote]
    Try several times with the button, after turning it on, surely you can do it.

      caesariitho said

    it does not work
    I do all the steps and none of them works. The phone was blocked by the pattern. and I don't know the email or the secret answer. because it wasn't mine. I sent it to be fixed due to a broken screen and it doesn't work. I didn't know I had the pattern. and they also gave me this code *#*#7378423*#*# and it doesn't work either

      alejandro2 said

    RE: How to reset and restore data to factory mode on the Sony Xperia Type
    thanks it works

      antonio arteaga said

    Urgent help please
    Hello, I have tried to do the last two methods since with the first methods it has not solved me at all, I have an Experia Miro mobile and I cannot enter the recovery with the instructions and with the other method it does not enter the code nor does it enter it with the mode sure... if you could help me I would really appreciate it, thanks

      eeeee said

    only safe mode appears
    i did everything but only go into safe mode i cant unlock my cel xperia st18a

      beatrice2289 said

    it is very slow. urgent
    I have a Sony Xperia type and it is very slow, the keyboard gets stuck. What should I do? I have tried to reset it in the way that is explained here but it does not work. When doing the second step nothing appears. I need an answer

      Cristina Aguado said

    helps
    Please can you help me, I need to reset my type since it seems that it has run out of sensitivity and I wanted to try that, but it won't let me do it with the button set, could you help me?

      agustinDERKE said

    sony
    I have a mobile SONY XPERIA Type how do I format it I forgot the pattern '??? 😐 😐

      Piero said

    Help me
    I have the xperia type and I think a virus has entered it, I want to know if I reset my cell phone, it will return to a previous state when the virus had not yet entered

      Winfer said

    xperia type
    😥 you can't with my xperoa type

      Kim said

    Help me
    samsung wonder I have done all that and the menu to recite does not appear

      lokoluo said

    noba
    ami I don't have any way to reset it please send me the correct one

      Tullius Corey said

    Mr can. Use this same process on ran miro