Sony Xperia ZL

How to enter Sony Xperia ZL Recovery mode, Fastboot mode and Hardreset

Recovery mode

1. Turn off the device
2. Press and hold Volume UP key + Home Key
3. then Press and hold Power key
4. Release all key whenlogo appear then you will see Android System Recovery
5. Use Volume key to select Menu
6. Use Power key to Confirm or Execute Menu

Fastboot mode

1. Turn off power off by pressing Power key
2. Press and hold Volume Down key
3. Connect the Xperia to USB Cable
4. Done!

Hard reset Sony Xperia ZL

1. In Recovery Mode select wipe data / factory reset
2. press Power key to confirm
3. select Yes — delete all user data, press power key to confirm
4. select Reboot system now to finish hard reset

Hard reset via Settings menu

1. Open Settings menu from home screen or Apps
2. Select Backup & reset option
3. Tap to select Factory Data Reset
4. tap Reset Phone.
5. tap Erase Everything
6. tap OK to confirm.

Alternative to hard reset Sony Xperia using Flashtool and using Sony PC Companion

Make to backup your important data! Performed a hard reset will erase all data and restore it to factory default setting. The data can not be recovered!