How can I reset my device?

[Scouse2]

How do i perform a total reset on my Sony experia L1?

[_alexdon_]

@Scouse2take a look at the below link:

https://support.sonymobile.com/gb/xperial1/userguide/restarting-resetting-and-repairing/#gref 

Make sure that you backup using Xperia Companion  before you reset.

[Jonas]

Hi @Scouse2, welcome to our forum!

To do a normal factory reset, please follow the instructions provided by @alexdon.

What is the reasoning for resetting the device? If you experience any unexpected behaviour, sometimes a software repair using Xperia Companion is better, as it will also reinstall the latest available software in the device, something that a factory reset does not do.

If you do not have a computer available, a normal factory reset is the only option and you can use the inbuilt backup and restore function to backup your data. Scroll down a bit on the link below and you will find information on how to do this.

https://support.sonymobile.com/global-en/xperial1/userguide/backing-up-and-restoring-content-on-a-de...

I hope that helps!