Possible to Factory Reset Sony Xperia Z2 without unlocking the screen?

[baconator]

I cracked my screen making it useless, how do I factory reset before shipping the phone back for warranty?

Thanks,

[_alexdon_ · Accepted solution]

You may need to perform a software repair using PC companion.The process will erase all internal memory.You might need to charge your device for about 1-2 hours before so the device has at least 60% battery.

Make sure the device is not connected to computer or laptop and turned off (sometimes you have to press power button and volume up until the device vibrates 3 times or on some devices you have to press the small button near the SIM tray or on the back of the device).

Open PC companion->support zone->phone/tablet software update->repair my phone/tablet blue highlighted.Follow the steps given,do not connect your phone until prompted to press volume down while plugging USB cable. If PC companion does not start the repair process, you might need to run it in compatibility mode with Windows 7 (in some cases XP).

[Thommo]

You could also use a USB OTG cable and a normal USB Pc mouse to control your device - Unlocking the screen thus enabling you to retrieve files etc from your device and also perform a factory reset

[baconator]

Thank you, this worked!

[_alexdon_]

Great.